Many American law enforcement officers know that the Czech Republic is famous for its breeding and training of police dogs. But there are reports that the Czech Police are considering some serious reform regarding their use of these animals.
What Do Dogs Know About Art?
Picasso's Legacy in Prague
Eugene Cernan
Ice Hockey: One of the Czech Republic's Most Popular Sports
The Mullet: The Most Infamous Haircut of All
“Veselé Velikonoce!”, Unique Czech Easter Traditions
Recipe for Czech raspberry sponge cake, Bublanina
Kafkaesque: an Author’s Legacy in One Word
It would be difficult to find a more suitable word to characterize modern people’s cosmic predicament than “Kafkaesque”. The etymology of the word isn’t hard to decipher, which is untrue of the worlds created by the man immortalized by the adjective. Like many great artists, Kafka’s work was largely undiscovered until after his death.
Helga Weiss - How a young Hero survived Terror through Art
The Golden Age of Hollywood and Czech Crystal
In classic Hollywood films, beautiful women are swept off their feet by modern men who work hard to earn their place in society. The characters are well-defined, action-oriented tools of the narrative. But more than that, the actresses became celebrity icons of culture, parading in beautiful costumes and adorning their ornate homes with enviable things, including handmade imported Bohemian Crystal boudoir accessories and perfume bottles. You may recognize some of these paragons of classic American culture, including Liz Taylor, as they pose below with perfume bottles and crystal pieces on their vanities.
Traveling the world from homes' safety
Cooking Czech style dishes can be a great way to do all of these things. Czech cuisine consists of thick soups and many kinds of sauces, both based on stewed or cooked vegetables and meats, often with cream and baked meats with natural gravies, are popular dishes usually accompanied with beer, especially Pilsner. Czechia natives consume the most in the world. These dishes include ingredients that you already have in your home or readily available in most grocery stores.
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
The Czech Rose
Cobblestones of Prague
Josef Lada
Remembered as a timeless, illustrator, writer, and iconic caricaturist for newspapers and books. Josef Lada work has become a staple in Czech heritage, encompassing everyday life and even reflecting moments in Czech history. Josef is known for his unique humor and specific drawing style. His work is known by many around the world and continues to reach new generations today.
Czech Arts and Culture During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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.
The Psychedelic Art Nouveau
Throughout history and even today, there are reemerging art styles that influence different cultures and aesthetics. During the cultural upheaval of the 1960s, there was a surge of an art style that influenced band posters, album covers and even clothing. Known for its naturalistic and stylized forms, art nouveau took the hippie aesthetic by storm.