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Brief History of Pankrác Prison

In the late 19th century, Pankrác Prison was built to replace the old St. Wenceslas Prison. Built with what many considered to be modern amenities for a prison of its time, Pankrác Prison would go on to be used through the Habsburg monarchy, Nazi occupation, and communist rule, up until today where it is still in use.

Czech Center Museum Houston
Czech Beer : A Brief History

From the Brevnov Monastery to the modern-day Pilsner, the Czech people have been enjoying beer for over a thousand years. Known as the beer of tradition, Czech beer is ingrained into history itself.

Czech Beer : A Brief History
Czech Center Museum Houston
Edvard Beneš (28 May 1884 - 3 September 1948)

The Complicated Foreign Affairs of the Early 20th Century

Edvard Beneš (28 May 1884 - 3 September 1948)
Czech Center Museum Houston
Great Moravia: Mojmir I and Rostislav (830-870)

The Reign of Mojmir I and Rostislav

Great Moravia: Mojmir I and Rostislav (830-870)
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Milada Horakova

The Life and Death of Milada Horakova

Milada Horakova

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Czech Mates: Journey to the Paris 2024 Olympics

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Czech Mates: Journey to the Paris 2024 Olympics

For over a century, the people of Czech Republic have participated in the international Olympics. For Czechs, these Summer Games are an important opportunity and cultural source of pride. Their history is filled with magnificent, successful Olympic athletes and the Czechs do not plan to stop anytime soon, as there are many established athletes from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics coming back for the Paris 2024 Olympics, not to mention countless other Czech athletes competing. The most popular games to watch for Czech pride are Volleyball, Track and field, Archery, and Shooting, among others.