History
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Czech archaeologists unearth largest mummification deposit ever found in Egypt
Czech archaeologists have made another major discovery in Egypt. During excavations in Abusir they unearthed a cache of 370 vessels used in the mummification process.
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The Czechoslovak Gulag survivor and WWII vet (98) implicated in the murder of Jews
Michal Krecul, today 98, was a Gulag survivor, decorated Czechoslovak WWII soldier and later political prisoner. A study shows he also took part in a gruesome mass murder.
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Anniversary of the Week
1912: Prague’s Hlávka Bridge opens
Hlávka Bridge, the first concrete bridge across the Vltava in Prague, was opened 110 years ago.
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Brass study helps uncover close ties between Rome and Germanic Bohemia
A team of Czech archaeologists claims that it has proven the existence of extensive trade between the Roman Empire and the Germanic tribes that lived in Bohemia.
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New project to commemorate thousands of bells stolen by Nazis
A new project aims to create a new 9,801 kilogramme bell for Prague – to commemorate thousands of church and tower bells stolen and melted down by the Nazis in 1942.
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New app tracks Holocaust as it happened in Prague streets
On the occasion of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a new mobile app has been launched which enables users to study the Holocaust through an interactive map.
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Oldest Czech Scout Eduard Marek dies aged 104
The oldest member of the Czech Scout movement, Eduard Marek, died on Sunday at the age of 104.
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Anniversary of the Week
Prague-born Madeleine Albright became Secretary of State 25 years ago
Madeleine Albright became the first female Secretary of State on January 23, 1997. She now holds both the Order of the White Lion and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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Black woman’s skull found in medieval burial ground in Bohemia
Czech archaeologists have made an unusual discovery while excavating an early medieval burial ground near Tetín castle in Central Bohemia.
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Anniversary of the Week
130 years ago, the father of Spejbl and Hurvínek was born
Humorous puppet shows with a confused “daddy” and a clever street man Hurvajz still entertain new generations. Puppet actor, artist Josef Skupa was at the birth.
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Anniversary of the Week
January 1422: The Hussites led by Jan Žižka defeat the Second Crusade at Německý Brod
The failure of the Second Crusade led to the consolidation of the Hussite movement in the Czech lands. Until 1427, no army dared to invade Bohemia.
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80 years since Czechoslovak gulag prisoners granted amnesty in order to fight in WWII
This week marks exactly 80 years since the Soviet Union officially granted amnesty to Czechoslovak prisoners who were being held in Gulag labour camps.
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