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Bed艡ich Smetana and the Prague Spring ...

The Prague Spring International Music Festival (not related to the 1968 Prague Spring) is a festival established by the Czech Philharmonic Rafael Kubel脥k to commemorate the death of Czech composer Bed艡ich Smetana. Every opening night for the last 80 years, Smetana鈥檚 national masterpiece M谩 Vlast is played by a different orchestra. Smetana鈥檚 music life began in his youth, developed further by collaboration with one of his inspirations, Liszt. This 2025, Semyon Bychkov will conduct the next opening.

Bed艡ich Smetana and the Prague Spring International Music Festival
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Frantisek Kupka: Orphism

Bohemian artist Frantisek Kupka is the forefront mind behind the art form of Orphism. Orphism focuses on color and abstraction, similar to Cubism but also an 鈥渆volution鈥 where abstract shapes are given precedence in contrast to solid, known geometric shapes. There are many examples of Orphism to see, spanning many years.

Frantisek Kupka: Orphism
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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. When beermaking was banned. the Brenov Monastery, as the first-ever Bohemian brewery, was exempt. Initially, after the ban on brewing ended, only noble families or homeowners were allowed to brew beer. It was in 1842 that the famous Pilsner was created.

Czech Beer : A Brief History
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Eliska Junkova: Racing into History

Eli拧ka Junkov谩 is the first woman to win the Grand Prix, in 1927. Even before, Junkov谩 was 鈥淨ueen of the Steering Wheel,鈥 a well-earned title that she worked towards since 1922. Her dedication to racing began with her dedication to her husband, Vincenc 鈥溎宔n锚k鈥 Junek, whom she met at her job at the Prague Credit Bank.

Eliska Junkova: Racing into History
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Great Moravia: Mojmir I and Rostislav (830-870)

After the death of Samo, there was uncertainty about the Czech and Moravian lands, but after the rise of Charlamange of the Frankish Kingdom, Moravians were able to recover. The princes of Moravia consolidated their power, and one in particular Mojmir I, rose beyond tribal institutions to establish Great Moravia. After Mojmir I's deposition, his nephew Rostislav became Louis the German's loyal vassal. In secret, however, Rostislav had ambitions beyond this.

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

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The History of Krtek (The Little Mole)

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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 Zden臎k 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 kalhotk谩m p艡i拧el" ("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 kalhotk谩m p艡i拧el" ("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

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.

4 Creative Ideas for a Social Distancing Easter Egg Hunt

4 Creative Ideas for a Social Distancing Easter Egg Hunt

Most Easter egg hunts have been canceled as the world deals with a global pandemic. This social distancing egg hunt activity is a fun way to keep everyone in your home entertained. Here are some alternative Easter egg hunt ideas and alternative Easter Egg filler ideas to keep this tradition fresh and egg-citing.

How to make homemade dyed Easter eggs using items you already have at home!

How to make homemade dyed Easter eggs using items you already have at home!

This Easter will probably look a little different than most Easters you have had before. Due to the Coronavirus, we are all advised to stay in our homes. Visiting relatives and maybe even going to the grocery store are out of the question this Easter Sunday.

But do not worry! We have got some ideas for you about how to make beautiful Easter eggs at home using items you probably already have around the house!

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Prague's Astronomical Clock

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One of Prague鈥檚 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.

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Green Thursday in Czech Republic

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Maundy Thursday, or Zelen媒 膷tvrtek (Green Thursday) as it鈥檚 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?

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Moon Landscape- Petr Ginz and an Astronauts Legacy

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Moon Landscape- Petr Ginz and an Astronauts Legacy

Born in 1928, Petr Ginz grew up in a Jewish household to half Jewish parents.

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Origin of the word "dollar"

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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.

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Czech History in Mexico City

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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.

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St. Nicholas Day and Christmas Markets

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Did you know?

St Nicholas Day is an exceptional holiday in the Czech Republic and around the world.

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Jan Masaryck's mysterious death

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Jan Masaryk was the son of Tomas Masaryk, the first president of Czechoslovakia. He, like his father, was also a well-known and well-loved politician.

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The Defenestrations of Prague

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The Defenestrations of Prague

The 鈥淒efenestrations of Prague鈥 were significant events in Czech history where political and religious leaders were thrown out the window in protest to their policies.

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A History of the Czech Republic

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The first settlements in the Czech lands date back as far as the Paleolithic Era.

Father of Genetics

Father of Genetics

The Czech Republic isn't just rich in culture, but also rich in knowledge. Gregor Mendel, a proud Czech, was a monk who founded one of the fundamental laws of nature and science.