Culture

Bohemian Glass Artistry

Bohemian Glass Artistry

Having a rich and extensive history of glass working, historical findings show evidence of glass processing in the Bohemia region at the beginning of the Christian calendar about 2000 years ago. Although Bohemian glass working experienced many revivals and declines, it has consistently remained revered in the international stage throughout the years.

Prague's Holy Infant Jesus' Fancy Fashion

Prague's Holy Infant Jesus' Fancy Fashion

Did you know about the fashionable infant Jesus of Prague? Find out more in our blog post how Carmelite nuns routinely clothe the statue in luxurious fabrics. Have an insight into Infant Jesus’ large wardrobe consisting of forty-six ropes.

The History of Krtek (The Little Mole)

The History of Krtek (The Little Mole)

Krtek, or Mole in English, is an animated character in a series of cartoons created by Czech animator Zdeněk Miler.
Miler wanted to create a children's cartoon that had a strong Disney influence by having an animal as the main character. He decided to pick a mole after stumbling over a molehill during a walk. The first film, called "Jak krtek ke kalhotkám přišel" ("How the mole got his trousers"), was about how Krtek got help from other animals with different skillsets to join efforts and make a pair of pants from scratch. This little film had its premiere at the Venice Film Festival in 1957, where it was awarded two Golden LionsMiler wanted to create a children's cartoon that had a strong Disney influence by having an animal as the main character. He decided to pick a mole after stumbling over a molehill during a walk. The first film, called "Jak krtek ke kalhotkám přišel" ("How the mole got his trousers"), was about how Krtek got help from other animals with different skillsets to join efforts and make a pair of pants from scratch. This little film had its premiere at the Venice Film Festival in 1957.

Prague's Astronomical Clock

One of Prague’s most popular landmarks is the Astronomical Clock located in Old Town Square. It is well over 600 years old and is one of the oldest functional astronomical clocks in the world.

Green Thursday in Czech Republic

Maundy Thursday, or Zelený čtvrtek (Green Thursday) as it’s known to the Czechs, is the last Thursday before Easter. Maundy Thursday commemorates the Washing of the Feet and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his apostles. But where did the name Green Thursday come from?

Origin of the word "dollar"

The word dollar is the Anglicized version of the German word thaler (Czech tolar and Dutch word daalder or daler), a shortened version of the word Joachimthalers.

Czech History in Mexico City

Czech History in Mexico City

If you have ever visited Mexico City, you have probably walked along Avenida Presidente Masaryk, or President Masaryk Avenue as you may know it.

Three Wishes for Cinderella

Three Wishes for Cinderella is an Eastern European adaptation of the popular story Cinderella, directed by Vaclav Vorlicek in 1973 based on a story written by Bozena Nemcova.

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

The Unbearable Lightness of Being is a well-made Czech novel written by Milan Kundera, one of the most prominent names of the Czech and French literature.

Bramborák or Czech Potato Pancakes

Bramborák or Czech Potato Pancakes

Potato pancakes turn up in most European cultures, from Polish placki to Swedish rarakor, German kartoffelpuffer, and Irish boxty.