Czech people have long been known for their quality work and attention to detail. The Czech Republic is home to famous artists such as Alphonse Mucha, Antonín Dvořák, and Božena Němcová, all of whom are remembered for their talent as well as the high quality of their work. This high quality, however, is not limited...
Drahomíra is remembered today as the Duchess of Bohemia and the mother of the famous Saint Wenceslaus. She reigned as the Duchess of Bohemia from 915 to 921, after she married Vratislaus I, Duke of the Přemyslid dynasty. However, many people remember her for a much darker reason. In 906, young Drahomíra married Vratislaus who,...
Throughout history, human beings have continually striven to make themselves more attractive to others. Through the use of products, clothes, jewelry, and cosmetics, they have aspired to make themselves appear healthier and more appealing. As far back as the middle ages, people employed various methods in order to present themselves in their best light, utilizing...
All About Doggie and Pussycat: How They Kept House and All Sorts of Other Things As Well (Czech: Povídání o pejskovi a kočičce: Jak spolu hospodařili a ještě o všelijakých jiných věcech) is a charming Czech children’s book about a dog and a cat who live together in a house and wish to do everything...
Two weeks ago, we wrote about the mysterious legend of The House at the Golden Well (Czech: Dům U Zlaté Studně), which follows the story of Ľubomíra, a housemaid who fell into the house’s well while looking for gold and died. According to the legend, her ghost continued to haunt the building for many years...
The House at the Golden Well (Czech: Dům U Zlaté Studně) is a baroque building situated on the corner of Karlova and Seminářská street in Prague. It was built during the 14th century and, since then, it has undergone multiple reconstructions. The last reconstruction of the exterior took place in 1769 and resulted in a...
Breakfast at Tiffany’s is a classic American film which has been preserved in the National Film Registry for being “Culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant”. The image of Holly Golightly, played by Audrey Hepburn, standing on Fifth Avenue in a classic black dress with her hair done up and a cluster of pearls around her neck...
The National Theater (Czech: Národní divadlo) is one of the most significant cultural monuments in the Czech Republic. Its stage has seen performances by world-renowned artists and its balconies have hosted countless famous guests and figures. To this day it remains a symbol of national identity and pride. If you have ever been inside the...
Breakfast has often been called the most important meal of the day and, according to novinky.cz, the Czech people certainly agree with this statement. Breakfast (Czech: snídaně) is enjoyed by the majority of the Czech people. Only about 14% of Czech people skip breakfast regularly. The rest of the population start their day with a...
The Piarist Church of the Discovery of the Holy Cross (Czech: Kostel Nalezení svatého Kříže) is a beautiful Baroque style church located in the town of Litomyšl in the Czech Republic. The Piarist order was first brought to the town of Litomyšl in 1640 by Frebonie of Pernštejn. The Piarists were an order of teachers...
This simple recipe combines traditional Czech ingredients such as sauerkraut and klobasa in a soup which is easy to make and delicious. This easy sauerkraut soup uses just a few ingredients and yet it provides lots of flavor. It is warming and hearty, making it perfect for rainy days and winter evenings. The addition of...
Fruit dumplings are a delightful Czech dish. They can be served as a desert, a breakfast, or as an entire meal. The best thing about these dumplings is how versatile they are. They can be made with a variety of fruits, such as strawberries, apricots, plums, or cherries and served with a variety of toppings,...
Bábovka is one of the most classic Czech deserts. It is light, airy, mild in flavor, and has been a part of Czech pastry tradition since the early 17th century. This traditional Czech cake, which is often marbled, is typically baked in a circular Bundt mold. It is then dusted with a light breath of...
If you have ever visited the Czech Republic, then you surely know about Chlebíčky. This traditional Czech snack can be spotted on the snack plates set out for company in Czech homes, in the hands of Prague citizens rushing through the city, and in the windows and menus of various Czech bistros, cafés, and restaurants....
In 1959, a brother and sister team of figure skaters won first place in the ice dancing section of the Czechoslovakian Figure Skating Championships. It was the first year that ice dancing was recognized and competed in Czechoslovakia. Before then, the Czechoslovakian Figure Skating Championship was composed exclusively of pair skating, men’s singles, and ladies’...
Alex Kveton is a sculptor whose distinct works combine timeless technique and disciplined curves to convey ideas and symbols. He has a very contemporary and unique style, through which he is able to use expressive shapes in order to symbolize content in his art. And yet his sculptures are also able to stand on their...
