5 Ways To Make Czech Sweet Noodles

Today we are sharing five different recipes for Czech sweet noodles. Each of these recipes is quick and easy to prepare and makes for a hearty snack or meal. Created during times when food may not have been as plentiful as it is today, this peasant food has survived through the years because of it’s...

LIFESTYLE, Recipes

Groovy Dancing and Communist Tanks: Stark Contrasts of Prague in August of 1968

August 16, 2019

Caught in the Clash of Groovy Dancing and Communist Tanks – Prague Spring 1968

What does groovy dancing have to do with communist tanks? Not much, but one day in August of 1968, groovy music videos were being filmed simultaneously in and around Prague. A popular television program at the time, Europarty had crews filming music videos for the show. It was the height of Prague Spring, and there...

History, Music, NOSTALGIA

August 15, 2019

Karel Hujer Looked to the Stars and Beyond

Dr. Karel Hujer (September 18, 1902, Zelezny Brod – June 10, 1988, Chattanooga, TN) was a Czech astronomer interested in the study of astronomy of ancient civilizations. Dr. Hujer came to the United States with a Doctor of Science degree (higher than Ph.D.) from Charles University in Prague. He immediately became active in the life...

Bohemians, PEOPLE

August 13, 2019

Bohemian Farming Families of the Early 1900s

Lewis Wickes Hine (September 26, 1874 – November 3, 1940) was an American sociologist and photographer. Hine used his camera as a tool for social reform. His photographs were instrumental in changing the child labor laws in the United States. He photographed many immigrant families, including Czechs. Today we are looking at Bohemian Farming Families...

History, NOSTALGIA

August 11, 2019

Church of St. Wenceslas in Vrsovice, Prague

The Church of Saint Wenceslas (Czech: Kostel sv. Václava) is a Roman Catholic church in Vršovice in Prague 10, Czech Republic. The church was built in 1930 as a commemoration of the 1,000th anniversary of the death of St. Wenceslas. This was one of three new buildings constructed in 1929 in Prague inspired by the...

Architecture, CULTURE

August 9, 2019

Alice Masaryk Arrested & Held in Prison

Today’s information is as shocking as the headline, Alice Masaryk Arrested & Held in Prison. Below we are sharing a reprint of an article written in 1974, with quotes and images added by us. Original source information at the end. It’s an important history lesson and it shares something many folks don’t even know –...

History, NOSTALGIA, Women

August 5, 2019

Czech, Moravian and Slovak Pattern Inspired Folk Scarf

Today we are having a sale to raise funds for the ongoing maintenance charges for the running and upkeep of this website along with bringing you exciting new content. This beautiful Czech, Moravian and Slovak pattern inspired folk scarf is something that reminds us of home. Now I am not a purist and I do...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

August 4, 2019

Slovak National Dress Through the Centuries

Today we are looking at a book entitled Slovak National Dress Through the Centuries by Jozef Markov with introduction by Sona Kovacevicova and translated by Hedda Veselá-Stránská. The book was created under the guide of the Ethnographic Institute of the Slovak Academy of Science in Bratislavia and was published in Bratislava, Slovakia in 1955 and...

Books, ENTERTAINMENT

August 2, 2019

Jiří Šlitr – Czech Pop Music & Theatre in the 1960s

When thinking of Czech pop music and theater, there is one main person to mention in that position and that would have to be Jiří Šlitr (1924 – 1969). This mega-talent boasted a wide artistic scope – he was a composer, virtuoso pianist, singer, actor and artist. He learned to play the piano from his...

Art and Design, CULTURE, Movies, Music, Theater

July 30, 2019

Poledník Lookout Tower – Then and Now

This wooden lookout tower in the mountains is known as Poledník. It is a Cold War secret surveillance tower which was used to spy on radio communications. An odd structure, right? The Poledník lookout tower is situated in the Šumava National Park near the Czech-German border, approximately 5 kilometers southeast of Prášily. Today, the lookout...

Czech Republic, PLACES

July 29, 2019

Gorgeous Czech Glass Bead Necklaces

Today we are shopping! We’re sharing these lovely artisan-made V-Style necklaces made of Czech glass beads. They are iridescent and they shimmer and shine, definitely making a statement. Perfect for a dinner or cocktail party, an evening on the town or just to spruce up a simple dress. These one-of-a-kind necklaces are unique in that...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

July 27, 2019

Looking Back in Time at Czech Yankees

The following article entitled Czechoslovaks, Yankees of Europe appeared in a very old issue of National Geographic magazine from August of 1938. A wonderful 52 page article with 30 “cyclorama” color photographs. It is an excellent piece which shows us the Czech lands pre-World War II. As the title suggests, author John Patric found a...

History, NOSTALGIA, Periodicals

July 22, 2019

Grated Apples with Carrots

Today we are sharing a super easy old Czech recipe for grated apples with carrots or strouhaná jablka s mrkví. This was my go-to after school snack when I was hungry. While my American friends were munching on Twinkies and Ding Dongs, I got this. I didn’t much like it as a child, but now...

LIFESTYLE, Recipes

July 18, 2019

Movie Scenes from Prague

Today we are looking at movie scenes from Prague. Many films and music videos choose Prague for obvious reasons, it’s beautiful, picturesque, romantic, haunting, glamorous, unique, and well… just picture perfect. Each of these videos are just a few minutes, so take a peek and enjoy your little video visit to Prague. Mission Impossible –...

ENTERTAINMENT, Movies

July 15, 2019

The Embroidery of Traditional Czech Aprons

Today we have a guest post article on the stitching of traditional Czech aprons. Often seen over a kroj, many people believe these Czech aprons are a part of traditional kroje, but they are also a stand alone apron. We hope you enjoy the article… My Czechoslovakian mother and grandmother gave up trying to teach...

Art and Design, Fashion, Retro Chic

July 11, 2019

Česnečka – Traditional Czech Garlic Soup

Czechs are known for their comfort foods. Many of these are simple to make and yet very satisfying and delicious in a stick-to-your-ribs kind of way. One personal favorite is Česnečka, or what we could call a traditional Czech Garlic soup. With just a few ingredients, this is like the Czechs’ version of French Onion...

Recipes