Gustav Mahler, a brilliant mind of symphonic music, was a native of Vysočina.
Karel Čapek
Karel Čapek was a brilliant Czech writer, the first publisher of the word “robot”, whose work stays relevant even today.
Josef Mysliveček, Il (Divino) Boemo
Josef Mysliveček was a Czech composer of late baroque who became famous in Italy as “Il Boemo”.
Eliška Junková – Most Successful Czech Female Race Car Driver
Despite of being behind the wheel of race cars for only 5 years, Eliška Junková is remembered as the most successful Czech female race car driver of all times.
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.
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.
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!
Kateřina Englichová, the Harp Diva
Did you know that Czech Republic has its own world renown harpist? Her name is Kateřina Englichová.