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Czechs and Slovaks celebrate rich culture with ...

Attendees reveled in Czech and Slovak rich culture with food, music, and more at the CCMH Annual Spring Festival.

Czechs and Slovaks celebrate rich culture with food, music, and more at the CCMH Annual Spring Festival
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Czech Beer : A Brief History

From the Brevnov Monastery to the modern-day Pilsner, the Czech people have been enjoying beer for over a thousand years. Known as the beer of tradition, Czech beer is ingrained into history itself.

Czech Beer : A Brief History
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Edvard Beneš (28 May 1884 - 3 September 1948)

The Complicated Foreign Affairs of the Early 20th Century

Edvard Beneš (28 May 1884 - 3 September 1948)
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Great Moravia: Mojmir I and Rostislav (830-870)

The Reign of Mojmir I and Rostislav

Great Moravia: Mojmir I and Rostislav (830-870)
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Milada Horakova

The Life and Death of Milada Horakova

Milada Horakova

WWII

Radio Revolution

Radio Revolution

Radio and its revolutionary effect on the world

Vlasta Adele Vraz : A Czech-American during Communist Czechoslovakia

Vlasta Adele Vraz was a Czech-American who served as the director of American Relief for Czechoslovakia after World War II and was arrested as a spy by the Communist government in Czechoslovakia.

Czech Cottage Culture

Czechoslovakia has a rich history of cottages and cabins that began at the end of the 19th century and during the Communist regime. However, the popularity of these homes decreased and then during COVID-19 a resurgence of cottage culture appeared.

Karlovy Vary Film Festival

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, or KVIFF, hosts about 200 films from around the world and is the oldest film festival. Located in Karlovy Very, Czech Republic, the film festival is held annually in July and is the most prestigious festival in Central and Eastern Europe, boasting a popular feature film competition.

Božena Hauserová (1914 - 2009)

Božena Hauserová was a lawyer turned CIA operative for the United States to help fight against Germany during the World War.

Hana Podolska: The "Coco Chanel" of Czechoslovakia

Hana Podolska was “the” fashion designer of the 1930s and 1940s in Prague. Her gowns and garments could be seen in well-known films worn by famous actresses, many magazines, and popular political figures.

Czech Beer : A Brief History

Czech Beer : A Brief History

From the Brevnov Monastery to the modern-day Pilsner, the Czech people have been enjoying beer for over a thousand years. Known as the beer of tradition, Czech beer is ingrained into history itself.

The Czech Response to the American Civil Rights Movement

The Czech Response to the American Civil Rights Movement

American Civil Rights Movement as Communist Propaganda

Frantiska Plaminkova

Frantiska Plaminkova

The Life of a Teacher and Suffrage Activist of the Early 1900s

Mother's Day in Czechia: Charlotte Masaryk

Mother's Day in Czechia: Charlotte Masaryk

Learn more about the Inspiration for Mother’s Day in the Czech Republic

Little Crumbs by Hana Juračáková

Little Crumbs by Hana Juračáková is a collection of short stories from the author’s childhood in Czechoslovakia. Hana was born in the village of Trojanovice within the Moravian-Silesian region of Czechoslovakia.

The Church of St. Cyril and Methodius: A History Old and New

The Church of St. Cyril and Methodius: A History Old and New

St Cyril and Methodius lived in the 9th century and are important figures in Eastern Orthodox Churches. The brothers are known as the Apostles of the Slavs

The Dancing House of Prague

The Dancing House of Prague

The architectural style of Prague is typically characterized by gothic spires and neo-classical buildings, yet one structure stands apart from the rest. The Dancing House has a much more modern exterior, made up of curving lines of glass and concrete.

Helga Weiss - How a young Hero survived Terror through Art

Helga Weiss - How a young Hero survived Terror through Art

Through her diary and art, Helga Weiss tells her story of survival and coping through the Holocausts. After being transported to Terezín at age 14, Helga clung to writing and art, depicting everyday life in the camp. Today her diary and art are known by many and has reached millions.

The Czech Rose

The Czech Rose

Would you like to explore unique destinations and landmarks that showcase beautiful eye-catching places ornamented with the National flower of the Czech Republic? Check out our new blog on some uncommon travel destinations and find out what flower the Czechs love!