History
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Many Czech WWI graves neglected, says member of history buffs’ group
A hundred years ago, the world was about to be plunged into a conflict whose impact can still be felt today in many parts of the globe. Indeed, the creation of independent…
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Chad Bryant: the complexities and contradictions of Czech nationalism under Nazi rule
A vast amount has been written about the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia during the German occupation, but we tend to focus on the more dramatic events – the…
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Winged lion statue honours Czech RAF pilots
On Tuesday, a small park in the centre of Prague hosted the ceremonial unveiling of a commemorative statue honouring the contribution of Czech pilots to World War II…
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Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s Czech connections
Heir to the imperial throne of Austria-Hungary, Archduke Franz Ferdinand is best known for his assassination in Sarajevo which set in train the events which led to the…
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German embassy marks anniversary of 1989 East German exodus
The German embassy in Prague is marking the 25th anniversary of the East German exodus. In the summer of 1989, several thousand citizens of communist East Germany sought…
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Courageous opposition in Poland bigger inspiration for Czechs than semi-free 1989 elections, says…
Czech President Miloš Zeman is just one of a number of foreign leaders who have gathered in Warsaw on Wednesday to mark the 25th anniversary of Poland’s first partially…
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Location for Winged Lion memorial not suitable, say conservationists
The district of Prague 1 has given permission for the installation of a new memorial honouring the more than 2,500 Czechoslovak airmen who served in Britain’s Royal Air…
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Ideas sought to spark regeneration of scarred Czech border areas
Much of the border areas of the Czech Republic still bear the scars of the expulsion of some of the estimated three million ethnic Germans at the end of the Second World…
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New guidebook maps wartime Prague
For six years during the Second World War, Prague was the capital of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, established by the Nazis in parts of the former…
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Paul Wilson: Pure humour without jokes in 1970s Prague
Last week the Václav Havel Library hosted the second of a series of interviews with people who knew and worked with Havel. This month’s guest was the Canadian Paul Wilson…
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Janet Seckel-Cerrotti: addressing a legacy of displacement
Hana Dubová was a Jewish girl from the town of Kolín living a normal, happy life surrounded by family and friends. She was just 14 when this carefree existence was brought…
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EU funds helping to educate experts in historic reconstruction
The Czech Republic boasts hundreds of castles, chateaux, and churches which annually attract millions of visitors. Regular maintenance is a must – a task that requires not…
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