Czech Graphic Artist Jiří Slíva

Jiří Slíva was born in Pilsen in 1947 and has lived in Prague since 1966. After completing his studies in economics he spent eight years working as a sociologist and futurologist. Since 1979 he has worked very successfully as a freelance cartoonist, illustrator and graphic artist. Jiří Slíva’s first drawing was published in 1972. He...

Art and Design

October 9, 2019

Lúčnica – Czechoslovakian Folk Ballet from Bratislava

Dancers with the precision, athleticism and enthusiasm of Lúčnica, a Czechoslovak folk ballet, do not come along every day. This is an almost continually fascinating group of expertly trained and excellently choreographed dancers presenting a show unlike any other. I learned about them from an old program I received from their tour in 1976. At...

ENTERTAINMENT, Music, Theater

October 6, 2019

… And Give My Love to the Swallows

Are you interesting true WWII story about the Czech Resistance and a young woman’s role? If so, you will enjoy … And Give My Love to the Swallows, where you will learn about a woman from the past, one whom few remember and the young generation probably does not know at all. Resistance fighter Marie...

History, Movies, Women

October 3, 2019

Czech and Slovak Cinema

Czech and Slovak cinema is finally beginning to make an appearance on the world stage. Among the most successful Czech films made after the fall of communism are: Kolya, Divided We Fall, Cosy Dens, Loners, I Served the King of England and Walking Too Fast. The first Czech CGI animated movie was The GOAT Store...

ENTERTAINMENT, Movies

September 30, 2019

Antonín Dvořák and His Recorded Works

Today’s post is dedicated to the memory of Antonín Dvořák, the great Bohemian composer. America and the Czech Republic (Bohemia) have a warm place in their hearts for Dvorak. Both country’s love him on account of his visit to America, the influence of the works he wrote in America, and for the splendid lesson he...

Bohemians, History, Music

September 29, 2019

The Best Czech Pot Luck Dinner Recipe

Do you ever wish you had something other than obložené chlebíčky to bring to a pot luck. Maybe something warm and that would share a taste of your Czech heritage… How about something that carries well, reheats even better and tastes great with beer? Well, today I’m sharing one of my favorite recipes for the best...

LIFESTYLE, Recipes

September 28, 2019

Saint Wenceslas (Sv. Václav) King and Martyr

Today is the twenty-eighth day of September, the Saint day of Saint Wenceslas or in Czech, Svatý Václav. We recommend that you play the following video with sound for the Meditation on old Bohemian Chorale, “St. Wenceslas”, Op. 35a while you read today’s post for some ambiance. Saint Wenceslas, duke of Bohemia, was the son...

Bohemians, History, PEOPLE

September 25, 2019

The Ride of the Kings Festival

The Ride of the Kings has been inherent in folklore since time immemorial. But the Ride in Vlčnov is extraordinary and the most famous one and has existed for hundreds of years. According to extant records, the ride of the kings has been in the village since 1885. Ten years later the boys from Vlčnov...

Czech Republic, LIFESTYLE

September 22, 2019

Zbiroh – Mysterious Castle of Three Emperors

The Zbiroh Chateau was built upon a glistening rock overgrown with jasper. Care was taken to ensure that it was abundant with unique and mysterious spaces. Nearly 800 years later, Zbiroh still stands. It is home to one of the oldest castle chapels in the Czech Republic, which is adorned with Gothic frescoes. Here, Charles...

Czech Republic, History, PLACES

September 19, 2019

Václav Hlavatý – World-Famous Czechoslovak Mathematician

Today we are pleased to share a very informative post about Václav Hlavatý, a world-famous Czechoslovak mathematician and the first President of SVU (Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences, Inc.) written by Martin Nekola, Ph.D. Václav Hlavatý (1894-1969) belonged to the Czechoslovaks most prominent scientists whose work in the mathematics of relativity and the cooperation...

History, PEOPLE

Saint Adalbert – The Bishop of Prague

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76 Years Ago Today the Brundibar Opera in the Terezin Ghetto