music

Antonin Dvořák

Antonin Dvořák

The Life and Compositions of Antonin Dvorak, who had a great talent for melody and including Czech culture in his music.

Rock Music in Czechoslovakia

Rock Music in Czechoslovakia

A short history on rock music in Czechoslovakia

Ride of the Kings

Ride of the Kings

Each spring, people in the Czech Republic celebrate many different events and holidays. The Ride of the Kings is one of the Czech Republic’s many unique customs. It is so deeply rooted in the history and culture of the area that it was placed on the UNESCO heritage list and has been painted, photographed, and filmed to preserve its tradition.

Czech and American Carols

Czech and American Carols

As much as we might resist them, carols help create and spread a festive spirit. These songs are popular worldwide and have a long history that dates as far back as the 15th century.

The Psychedelic Art Nouveau

The Psychedelic Art Nouveau

Throughout history and even today, there are reemerging art styles that influence different cultures and aesthetics. During the cultural upheaval of the 1960s, there was a surge of an art style that influenced band posters, album covers and even clothing. Known for its naturalistic and stylized forms, art nouveau took the hippie aesthetic by storm.