History
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The remarkable story of anti-fascist Sudeten German Alois Ullmann and his family’s journey
Alois Ullmann was a key figure in the Sudeten German social democratic movement. On the 80th anniversary of World War II's end, his grandchildren reflect on his legacy.
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Incredible Stories from WWII
Leonard Gaj: An American POW in Teplice
Among the lesser-known World War II stories is that of US soldiers captured after the D-Day landings in Normandy—like Leonard Gaj, who ended up as a POW in Teplice.
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Gold treasure worth millions of crowns unearthed in north-eastern Bohemia
Archaeologists in Eastern Bohemia have announced the chance discovery of a rare treasure near the north-eastern town of Trutnov.
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Anniversary of the Week
150 years of U Apolináře Hospital: From royal maternity ward to modern medical center
U Apolináře Hospital, originally known as the Royal Provincial Maternity Hospital, first opened its doors on April 22, 1875.
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Czechast: the first known Czechs were the Celts!
Why are Czechs still fascinated by the Celts? A look at František Palacký’s 19th-century account reveals what was known—and imagined—about the Boii in Bohemia.
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April 1945: The deadliest air attacks on Plzeň came at the end of WWII
In today’s episode of our series How did WWII end in the Czech lands?, we recall the last bombing raids on Plzeň with historian Karel Foud.
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Incredible Stories from WWII
End of WWII in Czechia: US veterans recall how they helped liberate Western Bohemia
In May 1945, Western Bohemia was liberated by US forces under the command of General Patton. Historian Jiří Klůc was able to find several US veterans who fought there.
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End of WWII in Czech Lands
Burning of Ploština: Nazi revenge on Moravian Wallachian settlements
During the Second World War, the Moravian Wallachian settlements became a refuge for partisans. The residents of Ploština, Prlov, and Vařákovy Paseky paid a heavy price.
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Anniversary of the Week
130 years of Czech beer: The story of Budweiser Budvar
The Czech Joint Stock Brewery, now known as Budweiser Budvar, was founded in 1895 to counter the German economic dominance in the city.
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April 12, 1945: First Czech town liberated from Nazi occupation
The Czech lands were occupied by Nazi Germany on March 15, 1939, and the first Czech town liberated from the Nazis was Hodonín on April 12, 1945.
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Incredible Stories from WWII
How veterans remember American bombing of Czechoslovakia
Allied pilots targeted strategic locations in Czech cities during the Second World War. But how do veterans recall these missions?
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50 years since Havel’s “Dear Dr. Husák”: How Czech archive keeps memory of Communism alive
Fifty years have passed since Václav Havel wrote his open letter to Gustáv Husák. But does the document still help in understanding the value of democracy today?
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