In Czechia, costumes aren't just for Halloween—they're part of an enduring film legacy
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Barrandov Studio's extensive costume and prop collection is open to the public, with everything from angels to zombies and cinematic heritage to boot.
EXPLAINED: Understanding a former Czech PM's secret police controversy
The controversy reflects the broader challenge of how Czechia reconciles its communist past with the realities of current leadership.
Holocaust survivors' museum to open in Schindler's Czech factory
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Oskar Schindler's factory became a place of refuge for Jews persecuted by the Nazis during World War II.
Historic, gaslit lamps to illuminate Prague's Charles Bridge from today
Lasting until the end of November, the traditional way of lighting the lamps is taking place due to renovative work on the bridge's lighting system.
Prague's famed Savarin Palace to open as culture, shopping, and dining complex
The centuries-old building will get new shopping center, cafes, and restaurants, and connect Wenceslas Square with Na Příkopě Street.
From Kafka's office to a secret Baroque garden: Access Czech cultural monuments – free
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European Heritage Days, running from Sept. 7 to 15, will grant access to nearly 700 often-inaccessible monuments across the Czech Republic.
Prague names street for hero who rescued hundreds of Jewish children during World War II
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Nicholas Winton Street stands next to the train station from which tens of thousands of Czechoslovak Jews were transported by Nazi Germany during the war.
New app takes users on tour of hidden spaces under Prague Castle
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The Prague Castle Archaeology app, available in English, Czech, and German, guides users through inaccessible archaeological sites at the Czech landmark.
Castle Night 2024: The best manors and chateaus to explore after dark – in Prague and beyond
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For just one night a year, normally closed-off sections of Czechia's grandest landmarks will open across the country: here's what you can see.
'Go home, Ivan!': Protesters gather at Russian Embassy on anniversary of Warsaw Pact invasion
A videomapping project on the seat of Czech government also illuminated memories and stories from witnesses to the event of 1968.
Prague to honor 56th anniversary of Warsaw Pact invasion with concerts, videomapping
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Aug. 20-21 marks 56 years since Soviet-led forces invaded Czechoslovakia, resulting in many deaths and thousands of arrests.
Remember Dukla Prague away kits? Visit FK Dukla and learn Czech football history
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Go behind the scenes of a historic – and currently rebounding – Czech army-owned Prague football team at its Juliska home.
Sunrise parade to commemorate 667th anniversary of Charles Bridge
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The foundation stone for Prague's most iconic landmark was laid on July 9, 1357, at 5:31 a.m. Early birds can catch a historic reenactment.
Czech President honors anniversary of Nazi destruction of Ležáky
Petr Pavel noted the need for historical remembrance during a ceremony at the Ležáky Memorial on the 82nd anniversary of the destruction of the village.
On this day in 1944: Czechoslovak soldiers joined the Normandy invasion
Czech fighter squadrons, commanded by Major General Tomáš Vybíral, were crucial in providing air cover for the disembarking units.
Czech students complete card game recovered from WWII Terezín ghetto
Černý Petr (Black Peter), an incomplete card game created by an unknown author at the WWII ghetto, has been finished following a competition.
From McDonald’s to Five Guys: A history of burgers in Czechia
On International Burger Day, May 28, we take a look back at hamburgers in Czechia from the 'Mekáč' invasion of the '90s to today's best burger offerings.
