The 笔艡别尘测蝉濒颈诲 dynasty was a powerful and influential royal family in Bohemia that ruled between the late 9th and early 14th century. The remains of several members, however, are of those who lived and died between the 11th and early 13th century. After the discovery of the family鈥檚 bodies in the storeroom of St. Stephen in 2018, researchers used DNA and radiocarbon dating to determine that those buried are indeed the members of the 笔艡别尘测蝉濒颈诲 family.
July 5: Day of Saints Cyril and Methodius
Saints Cyril and Methodius have shaped the history of Christianity and even language in Eastern Europe. By translating the Holy Bible into the Slavic languages, they were able to convert many Slavs to Christianity. Their efforts have resulted in the existence of the Cyrillic Alphabet through the development of the Glagolitic Alphabet, for example. July 5 is the day when the Saints鈥 far-reaching efforts are recognized.
St. Martin's Day
On November 11th, the Czech Republic celebrated St. Martin鈥檚 Day by having a feast in honor of St. Martin of Tours. St. Martin of Tours himself was a Roman soldier who became a Christian monk after an act of kindness. One of the main courses features roasted goose, inspired by the story of cackling geese. This feast is a feature of many European cultures, as well.
