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In this episode of Czechast Jan Trčka, a Czech volunteer in Ukraine, shares why he fights—and why the war is about far more than just Ukraine’s borders.

Hidden in plain sight in Prague’s Dejvice district, the Grand Hotel International blends Soviet-style grandeur with Cold War secrets and modern-day charm.

Raised on science, trained in biology, and now a project coordinator in Austria—Hana Huszár combines expertise and empathy to shape the future of research. 

Czechia in 30 minutes: eighty years ago, World War II ended in Czechoslovakia. Historian Vít Smetana reflects on how the U.S. Army and Soviet forces divided the country.

In May 1945, World War II came to an end in Czechoslovakia with scenes of liberation and chaos.

Just a short walk from Prague’s center, Vítkov Hill offers stunning views, peaceful paths, and a dramatic story etched deep into Czech national history.

How do plants know how to shape themselves without anyone telling them how? Lukáš Fiedler thinks the answer lies in a powerful plant hormone called auxin. 

Among those defending the West’s ideals on Ukrainian soil are Czech volunteers, including Jan Trčka, a legionnaire widely known by his nom de guerre, "Santa."

Weekend edition of Czechia in 30 minutes reveals just how much—and how little—was known about the Celts who once lived in Czech lands.

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.