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.
5 most famous Czech composers
Does any of these faces look familiar? Well, even if they maybe don’t, you probably know some of the famous melodies these men put down on paper. Meet the most famous Czech composers.
Time for Hody!
Great food, lots of wine, music, dancing and endless merry-making, that’s more than enough reasons to be there when hody comes!
Czech habits that might suprise you
If you’re coming to the Czech Republic from far, you are in for a cultural shock in some aspects. Don’t worry, it’s still a great country but you should know a few things about the local habits…
16 celebrities who are Czech or of Czech origin
The small country of Czech Republic has given the world more than a few famous actors, sportsmen and politicians. Some of them have only Czech blood flowing in their veins and speak Czech, other are partially of Czech origin. Here are 16 of such Czech and “Czech” celebrities.
Top 14 museums in Czech Republic
Did you think that visiting a museum is a boring thing? Well, not in the Czech Republic! The country is full of traditional and not so traditional museums, so not only is there a plenty of history and nature-oriented ones, there are also museums that will teach you something about the local craft or even …