Šaloun’s Villa or Šalounova Vila

The atelier of one of the most famous sculptors of the first half of the last century stands in the steep hillside between Vinohrady and Vršovice. Ladislav Šaloun set up studio here after winning the order for the master Jan Hus monument, intended for Old Town Square, because his then studio in the Melantrich building...

Architecture, CULTURE

October 29, 2017

Ladislav Bittman Professor of Disinformation

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Bohemians, PEOPLE

October 25, 2017

Czechoslovak Armored Car from WWII Skoda Panzerwagen II Turtle

Czech Master Kits, more commonly known as CMK, has been one of the Czech Republic’s contributions to modeling since the mid-1990s. Originally it focused on the production of resin cast kits but later production expanded and a range of resin detail accessories, detail sets, and white metal accessories together with modelers’ tools and aids was...

History, NOSTALGIA

October 22, 2017

Light and Color at the Signal Festival in Prague

For four days in October, the historical heart of Prague was turned to a center of new technologies, amazing ideas and unbound creativity. The colorful Signal Festival revived both well-known as well as hidden mysterious places of Prague with creations of renowned Czech and foreign audiovisual artists. The Signal Festival in Prague lights up the...

PLACES, Prague

October 21, 2017

Peach Crumb Cake or Broskvový Koláč s Drobenkou

No doubt you have seen this recipe here before, however the peach version is perfect for this time of year. The extra little taste burst that mixes so well with the peaches are the fennel seeds, which we just love to add to this mix. Our playful take on this Czech classic, we hope you’ll...

LIFESTYLE, Recipes

October 20, 2017

The Lovely Chateau Mcely Hotel, Spa & Much More

The lovely Chateau Mcely, the former home of the Thurn-Taxis noble family, is situated only 35 miles from Prague, and is surrounded by the St. George Forest and an English park. It offers luxury accommodations, a nature spa, gourmet dining experiences, unforgettable weddings and much more. The Czech branch of the Princely House of Thurn and...

Hotels, PLACES

October 17, 2017

Czech AUTO Magazine Covers from 1935

Today is a quick post of old magazine covers from the year 1935. They appeared on AUTO oficielní orgán Autoklubu Republiky Československé (AUTO official body of the auto club of the Czech Republic) magazine. We love all of the classic and elegant vehicles and the motorcycles… don’t you? If you have not already subscribed to...

NOSTALGIA, Periodicals

October 13, 2017

Father of American Homeopathy was of Czech Origin

A Prussian immigrant Constantine Hering is usually considered the father of American homeopathy. What is not known about him, that his ancestors actually came from Moravia and their original surname was written as ‘Hrinka,’ as his daughter had written in his biography. They were likely post-White Mountain religious refugees, because Hering’s uncle grew up in...

Men, PEOPLE

September 18, 2017

Vintage Solo Prune Kolacky Recipe

A recent image (and recipe) on Pinterest sparked my interest and I admit, I got a craving. Besides, it sounded almost too good to be true. Reading the recipe I thought to myself, “No long kneading? No yeast? No hours of rising time? This recipe must really be a miracle if I can really have...

LIFESTYLE, Recipes

September 17, 2017

Prague’s Underground Postal System – The Pneumatic Post

The Prague pneumatic post (Czech: Pražská potrubní pošta) is the world’s last preserved municipal pneumatic post system. Once the dream of modern technology, the very thought of sending messages and parcels zipping through miles of tubes, powered by air pressure and vacuums, most of these pneumatic dispatches have all but disappeared. Since it started in 1889,...

History, NOSTALGIA

Czech Coronation Jewels of the King and Emperor Charles IV

September 16, 2017

Czech Coronation Jewels of King and Emperor Charles IV

Today we are taking a look at the Bohemian coronation jewelry and the exhibit they had at the Hrubá Skála Chateau in Bohemian Paradise. From August 3rd to September 28th, 2017, the Hrubá Skála Chateau hosted an exhibition to mark the 670th Anniversary of the Coronation of Charles IV, the Czech king. It was a...

History, NOSTALGIA

September 14, 2017

The Strongest Beer In the World at U Medvídků in Prague

The history of the restaurant “U Medvídků” dates back to 1466. Today it’s gaining new popularity as home to the strongest beer in the world. Welcome to U Medvídků in Prague, Czech Republic. In the past century, the original brewery was converted into the first Prague cabaret and also into the one of the biggest beer...

Beer, Food, LIFESTYLE

September 12, 2017

Old Town Hall or Staroměstská Radnice Through the Years

So much has been written about this Prague landmark, I wondered how I could add to the conversation. But then I came across some old photos of Prague and it occurred to me that most people have not seen what the Old Town Hall or Staroměstská Radnice looked like until recently, and that it has...

History, NOSTALGIA

September 9, 2017

The Beat Generation In Prague – Expression Behind the Iron Curtain

The sound of beat music broke out in Prague sometime around late 1965, 1966 and 1967. During this time there was a cultural explosion unparalleled in Eastern Europe. There was a favorable political environment, after Soviet demilitarization and the release of political prisoners, culminating in the appointment of Dubček as secretary general of the Czech Communist...

ENTERTAINMENT, History, Music, NOSTALGIA

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September 8, 2017

Czech Republic’s Highway Rest Stop & Restaurant Motorest U Rybiček

We go on a lot of road trips to work with our publishing and ghostwriting clients and one thing we love most about American highways is that there are plenty of places to stop in along the way. The advent of the automobile changed the face of America forever. With the introduction of the automobile, new...

PLACES, Wanderlust

September 6, 2017

The Simple Line Drawings of Czech Painter Rudolf Kremlička

Rudolf Kremlička (June 19, 1886 – June 3, 1932) was a Czech painter who belongs to the great personalities of Czech modern painting of the 20th century. He is most known for his full color paintings of women and the countryside but today we’re looking at a few of the simple line drawings which are...

Art and Design, CULTURE