Film about controversial freedom fighters selected for Czechia's Oscar submission
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Few topics from modern Czech history arouse as much emotion as the fate of the Mašín brothers. A new film aims to tell their story objectively.
Explore Czech history on Castle Night 2023
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Several castles nationwide will open up this Saturday, offering tours, exhibitions, and a look into Czechia's past.
Face of 45,000-year-old Czech woman revealed via new 3D imaging techniques
Fragments of a skull found in 1950 in a cave in Central Bohemia have been fleshed out using a bit of guesswork and speculation.
Like a tourist: Prague's Plague Doctor tour is a grim good time, even for locals
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This immersive and interactive tour looks into how so-called plague doctors treated the sick in early modern Bohemia.
FIRST LOOK: See Anthony Hopkins as Nicholas Winton, the man who saved Czech-Jewish children
Winton saved almost 700 children just before the outbreak of World War II, but his actions largely remained secret until the 1988.
Prague City Hall approves naming of streets after influential Czech women
The Czech capital's Smíchov City district will soon boast streets named after politician Madeleine Albright, artist Toyen, and others.
On the artist's birthday, discover must-visit Mucha sites in Prague
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The painter and poster maker spent many years in Prague, leaving a trail of artwork as well as locations that played a role in his life.
New passage honors forgotten Czech engineer
A shortcut from New Town to Karlín is named after Vladimír List, a pioneer of technical standardization.
Tomáš Baťa Memorial marks 90 years with a new photo exhibit
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The timely exhibit in Zlín will feature the stopped pocket watch of the shoe empire's founder.
'Love each other and wish the truth to everyone': Martyr Jan Hus's message resonates in Czechia today
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July 6, 2023, Jan Hus day is a national holiday. Why does the religious reformer's legacy endure in Czechia?
Renovation and expansion of Prague's iconic Barrandov Terraces enter final stretch
Once in ruins, the landmark restaurant will reopen and see the addition of two apartment buildings.
Milada Horáková and other victims of communism remembered across Czechia today
The politician and freedom fighter was executed in Prague 73 years ago along with three other people following a communist show trial.
New National Museum exhibit sheds light on the shadowy 1950s
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Objects from the museum's archives inform people about the impact of the show trials and Communist crimes on society as a whole.
Lobeč Steam-Powered Brewery wins European Heritage Award
The Czech village brewery, whose history goes back to the 1500s, fell into ruins at the end of the 20th century.
Prague street named after Soviet marshal will be renamed in October
City councilors just approved Koněvova Street's renaming to Hartigova Street – thousands of people will need to change their documents as a result.
Czech National Museum celebrates landmark anniversaries
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The museum was established 205 years ago and historian František Palacký was born 225 years ago.
News in brief for June 10: Muchová to compete for first Grand Slam title today
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Saturday, June 10, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
