Czech First Republic Actors and Actresses
These Czech actors and actresses were stars during the period of First Republic. (more…)
Category: Culture & Science
Czech Folkloric Traditions in August
August was traditionally another month of hard work on the field but that doesn't mean that there would be no time for traditions. Here are some of the Czech folkloric traditions in August. (more…)
Vampire Dens in Czech Republic
Are you a fan of the Twilight Saga, Bram Stoker's Dracula or just like scary places? Take a look at these "vampire dens" in the Czech Republic! (more…)
Kateřina Englichová, the Harp Diva
Did you know that Czech Republic has its own world renown harpist? Her name is Kateřina Englichová. (more…)
St. John’s Eve (Svatojánská noc) and Its Magic
The night before June 24 was believed to have magical powers and people tried to harvest all the magic the St. John's Eve (Svatojánská noc) could offer. (more…)
Letnice, Pentecost and Czech Folkloric Traditions
Pentecost isn't exclusively Czech but there are some interesting folkloric traditions connected with the festival called Letnice in Czech. (more…)
Antoš Frolka, Name That Shaped Moravian Rural Painting
Antoš Frolka is a name that resonates with all admirers of the folklore from the region of Slovácko (Moravian Slovakia), especially in painting. (more…)
Adam Plachetka – World Renown Czech Opera Singer
Adam Plachetka has been a hit for years now. His mesmerizing bass-baritone has captured the attention of the whole world. (more…)
Kurt Gödel, Famous Mathematician and Logician from Brno
You know his name, you probably know that he was a mathematician and logician. What you maybe didn't know is that he was from Brno. Let's take a look at the peculiar life of Kurt…
Anežka Kašpárková and How the Whole World Knew Her
You have probably seen this lady, the whole internet-using world has. Her name was Anežka Kašpárková and hers was a rare talent worth remembering. (more…)