Her name was Růžena Brožová and she was the first person to win a Czech beauty pageant.
Czech Retro Cookbooks You Should Take a Look At
Would you like to know what the Czech cuisine looked like in the 50s – 80s? What was the typical way of cooking, what was on the table in the Czech households before the country opened up to the western influences? And would you like to cook a retro meal yourself? You’re in luck because …
On this day in 1621: Old Town Square Execution
It was the 21st june of 1621 and the 27 leaders of the Bohemian Revolt against Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor (house of Habsburg) were awaiting their execution at the Old Town Square of Prague.
Where the Czech Flag Came From
A white band over a red band and a blue triangle. The Czech flag is simple and easy to remember. But where did it come from? Who’s the author? Why these colors? And do you know which flag the Czech one resembles?
19 Czech Inventions and Discoveries that Changed the World
These are the Czech inventions and discoveries from which some served the whole world. Industrial machines, musical instruments and even words…
Beginner’s Guide to Finding Ancestors in Czech Republic
Looking for your Czech ancestors doesn’t need to be difficult even if you don’t speak the language and have never been to the Czech Republic. There are many digitalized genealogy resources and I’ve made a beginner’s guide to help you start that exciting journey of finding your forefathers.
October 28 – Independent Czechoslovak State Day
October 28 marks the anniversary of the creation of the independent Czechoslovak state.
September 28 – Day of Czech Statehood
A little bit about the Day of Czech Statehood and St. Wenceslas.
Velvet Revolution and November 17
What was the Velvet Revolution and why is it called “velvet”?
Why and how did Czechoslovakia split?
They say the dissolution of Czechoslovakia is an example of peaceful separation of two countries. But why did Czechoslovakia split and how did they manage to break up so peacefully? Read more about the so called Velvet Divorce.