After finishing my studies here in Prague, I found myself wondering what my specialization in Anglo-America literature might be useful for; I tried two jobs but never stayed for more than six months and in the end I spent most of the time doing translations from home, missing the company of other people.
In 2008 I grabbed the opportunity to work at Radio Prague, where meeting people and talking to them is the essence of the job. My regular features include Czech Life and In Focus. I mostly enjoy slightly quirky stories, such as those about communist-era design or mushroom picking, but I also like to cover cultural issues. And I do hope there are still plenty of them in store, waiting to be explored.
articles by the author
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Grey wagtail named Bird of the Year 2025
The Czech Society for Ornithology has named the grey wagtail as the Bird of the Year for 2024.
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Celebrating 120 years of Zdeněk Burian, the artist who brought prehistory to life
Tuesday marks exactly 120 years since the birth of Czech artist Zdeněk Burian, one of history’s greatest illustrators of prehistoric life.
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Last Czechoslovak fighter pilot Antonín Fajkus dies at 101
Antonín Fajkus, a war veteran and fighter pilot from World War II, who served in the legendary U.S. Air Force's 40th Fighter Squadron, has died at the age of 101.
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Prague to host first-ever European display of Lucy, the 3.18-million-year-old human ancestor
The fossilized remains of Lucy, a 3.18-million-year-old human ancestor, will go on display at Prague’s National Museum in August.
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Rediscovering a lost legacy: American Noah Breuer on his Czech roots and power of art
Noah Breuer is an American artist with a personal connection to Czech history. His artworks, inspired by his family legacy, are now on display in Břeclav.
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Janské Lázně hosted the first World Ski Championships a century ago
Exactly 100 years ago, in February 1925, Czechoslovakia hosted the very first World Ski Championships. The event was held in Janské Lázně in the Krkonoše Mountains.
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Mammoth hunting camp discovered in Ústí nad Labem
Archaeologists in Ústí nad Labem in northern Bohemia have made a unique discovery: a mammoth hunting camp from the Old Stone Age.
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Czech Hall of Fame offers a glimpse into the nation’s iconic hockey moments
Historic hockey trophies, medals, and iconic sports gear—these are just some of the artefacts on display at the Czech Hockey Hall of Fame.
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Free menstrual products could become standard in Czech schools
Toilet paper, soap, but also period products could soon become mandatory items in the toilets of primary and secondary schools across Czechia.
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Kateřina Siniaková claims 10th Grand Slam doubles title at Australian Open
Czech tennis player Kateřina Siniaková has secured her third doubles title at the Australian Open, marking the tenth Grand Slam title of her career.