The Czech Republic is famous for its beautiful architecture, the castles found around the country, and rich cultural history. It is also well-known for something perhaps less exciting to see in a picture: having some impressively low tax rates.
Dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire
It's quite a difficult thing to pin down an exact historical reason for any significant event. We can, however, follow the lives of a specific royal family and the events that surrounded their tragic lives. Over the course of a seventy-two year span, we will look at the events that led to the creation and dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Covid-19 in the Czech Republic
There is no denying that 2020 has been an exhausting year. Towards the end of 2019, the Coronavirus reared its ugly head, and the world has been different ever since. Questions arose in all of our minds as to whether or not things will go back to normal. 2020 has seen its fair share of chaos, but the one thing that stands out during these trying times is the lack of social interaction.
The (puppet) Strings that Bind Nations
Puppet theatre is an integral part of Slovak and Czech local theatre and literary tradition. It also plays an important role in socialization, helping audiences young and old develop as creative thinkers and learn about cooperation, communication, and strengthening their sense of identity in society.
Fishy Christmas Traditions
One can often perceive the richness of any culture merely by taking the time to sit and listen to the stories it tells. Czech traditions are no exception to this, and this time of year is saturated with history, customs, and celebration of the valuable inheritances we鈥檝e received from those that came before us. Perhaps by peeking into the traditions still celebrated in the Czech Republic and abroad, one can learn something about the history carved into its roots.
Foundation of Czechoslovakia
Celebrating St. Nicholas Day
Czech and American Carols
Christmas - A Western Tradition?
Everyone is familiar with the traditional European Christmas, and of course a jolly St. Nicholas. However, many are unaware of its Eastern origins. Saint Nicholas, a bishop known for his fabled practice of giving gifts in secret, was actually born in modern-day Turkey. In fact, only about a day鈥檚 journey away, this primarily Western tradition is being slowly adopted in Turkey, the so-called bridge between Europe and Asia.
Czech the News Tonight: Police Reform
What Do Dogs Know About Art?
Picasso's Legacy in Prague
Eugene Cernan
Ice Hockey: One of the Czech Republic's Most Popular Sports
The Mullet: The Most Infamous Haircut of All
鈥淰esel茅 Velikonoce!鈥, Unique Czech Easter Traditions
Recipe for Czech raspberry sponge cake, Bublanina
Kafkaesque: an Author鈥檚 Legacy in One Word
It would be difficult to find a more suitable word to characterize modern people鈥檚 cosmic predicament than 鈥淜afkaesque鈥. The etymology of the word isn鈥檛 hard to decipher, which is untrue of the worlds created by the man immortalized by the adjective. Like many great artists, Kafka鈥檚 work was largely undiscovered until after his death.
Helga Weiss - How a young Hero survived Terror through Art
The Golden Age of Hollywood and Czech Crystal
In classic Hollywood films, beautiful women are swept off their feet by modern men who work hard to earn their place in society. The characters are well-defined, action-oriented tools of the narrative. But more than that, the actresses became celebrity icons of culture, parading in beautiful costumes and adorning their ornate homes with enviable things, including handmade imported Bohemian Crystal boudoir accessories and perfume bottles. You may recognize some of these paragons of classic American culture, including Liz Taylor, as they pose below with perfume bottles and crystal pieces on their vanities.