Before Bohemia, there was a migration. Celts traveled to central Europe, crossing France and Germany before making their way to what is now the Czech Republic. The discovery of this group of settlers was kickstarted with the construction of a new highway in the Czech Republic, with the site of this discovery in Hradec Kr谩lov茅. Thousands of artifacts were found and discovered by teams of archeologists lead by Matou拧 Holas.
Affordability in Czechia's Aging Car Fleet
Although the used car market demands more cash from consumers in the Czech Republic than in surrounding nations, it still thrives due to the comparative unaffordability of new cars. Emblematic of the issue is the popularity of the 艩办辞诲补 Octavia, particularly its first generation, where its availability makes it cheap and accessible. In addition, Japanese and Korean imports also populate Czech streets, making for an even more competitive used car market vs. the new car market. Even with attempts to tax used cars for being older and out-of-compliance, they remain a popular choice for the Czech population.
Ferdinand I's Embattled ascension to Holy Roman Emperor
After the death of Louie II, the Kingdom of Bohemia needed a new king, of which Ferdinand I took up the mantle. As the King of Bohemia, he inherited many issues surrounding the kingdom, including the encroaching Ottoman Empire, the political tug of war between the Bohemian diet members, and the religious strife between Protestants and Catholics. During his time, Ferdinand I delicately wielded his influence and power as the King of Bohemia, eventually becoming the Holy Roman Emperor.
The Diary of V臎rka 碍辞丑苍辞惫谩
V臎rka 碍辞丑苍辞惫谩 was a young Czech girl who sadly lived the last of her life in fear. During this time, she kept a diary she wrote into, giving future readers into a glimpse into the life of Czechoslovakians under Nazism, similar to how Anne Frank kept and wrote in her diary. One of her most poignant thoughts were about whether Jews like her would ever see their stuff or return to their old lives again. It was in 2006 that her diary was published.
Gabriela 闯铆濒办辞惫谩: Czech Race Car Driver
Liberation of 笔濒锄别艌, 膶esk茅 Bud臎jovice, and Karlovy Vary
Between May 7 and 8 in 1945, the Nazis surrendered to the Allied forces in 笔濒锄别艌, 膶esk茅 Bud臎jovice, and Karlovy Vary. It took weeks of fighting and many casualties to effectively force a surrender from the German High Command. It was through the collaboration of the Soviet and US forces that the liberation was able to take place. Much celebration, the day of and after, was abound.
Intervision
Intervision began as the Eastern bloc alternative to Eurovision, initiated by Czechoslovakia鈥檚 national television broadcaster. Though the initial contest lasted four years, it was abruptly ended by 鈥淣ormalization鈥 in Czechoslovakia. The Intervision concept gets picked up by Poland鈥檚 broadcaster for their Sopot International Festival, where it lasts four more years before being interrupted by political upheaval, yet again. Though the future of Intervision is uncertain, its past is worth a look for the intersection between art and politics.
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Casanova's time in Bohemia
Giacomo Girolamo Casanova, a man whose name has become synonymous with womanizing, spent his final years and composed a rich autobiography in Bohemia. His life began in Venice, Italy where he spent most of his childhood, including the discovery of romance, with the daughter of Gozzi. Due to the trouble Casanova ran into in Venice, he eventually settled in Prague, where he met Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Palach Week
Jan Palach was a Charles University student who protested the Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia and the Warsaw Pact by self-immolation. His protest inspired further protests, including a hunger strike in Wenceslas Square. These protests further inspired resistance throughout the rest of Prague, and then Europe.
Edvard 叠别苍别拧 (28 May 1884 - 3 September 1948)
Edvard 叠别苍别拧 was born in Kozlany, Bohemia during the Austro-Hungarian Empire鈥檚 rule, but by October 14, 1918, he lived in a different nation, as the empire collapsed in place of the then-new Czechoslovakia. He served as the council chairman for the League of Nations to support the balance of powers in Eastern Europe, creating the 鈥淟ittle Entente.鈥 Eventually, 叠别苍别拧 would succeed Masaryk as the Czechoslovakian president, faced with the threat of Germany, and the rest is history.