Here are 10 interesting facts about the Czech Republic. How many of these did you know?
Jakub Hrůša, the greatest Czech contemporary conductor
When Gramophone hailed Jakub Hrůša as being “on the verge of greatness”, they basically foretold the future. Who is Jakub Hrůša you ask? He is the greatest Czech contemporary conductor and soon the Director Designate of The Royal Opera, Covent Garden. I’d like to tell you about this accomplished Czech musician and conductor and an …
Josef Lada, Beloved Illustrator and Writer
Josef Lada was a Czech painter, illustrator and writer whose work touched generations.
Guide to Czech Surnames – Where did they come from, what do they mean and what are the strangest ones?
Where does Novák and Svoboda come from? What does Kučera and Horák mean? And how come there are surnames like Osolsobě? In this guide, I will tell you about Czech surnames, their meaning and origin. And if you want to know the meaning of your Czech surname, we’ll get to that as well.
Joža Úprka, Legend of Moravian Rural Painting
If you’re interested in Czech rural painting, especially from Moravia, the first name you should know is that of Joža Uprka.
You know you’re Czech if…
This is a fun article in which, hopefully, many of you will recognize their Czech genes, because you know you’re Czech if…
Czech First Republic Actors and Actresses
These Czech actors and actresses were stars during the period of First Republic.
Czech Republic at Summer Olympics: Most Famous Medalists
Here are the most famous Czech Medalists from Summer Olympics from the past century until the present, from the times of independent Czechoslovakia all the way to the modern day Czech Republic!
UFO in Czech Republic
July 2nd is the World UFO day which is why I would like to tell you about the unidentified flying objects in the Czech Republic.
Kateřina Englichová, the Harp Diva
Did you know that Czech Republic has its own world renown harpist? Her name is Kateřina Englichová.