Category / Time Warp

Czech Letters from 1899

Today, let’s immerse ourselves in the exquisite details of a hand-painted letter from 1899. Take a moment to appreciate the meticulous paintings and the graceful penmanship of its creator. The nostalgia sets in as I yearn for the days of letters, postcards, and the unhurried charm of cursive handwriting. There’s an undeniable beauty in the...

NOSTALGIA, Time Warp

August 13, 2021

Travel Back in Time to Prague

Imagine if we could travel back in time to Prague. Would you like to go back 100 years with me? The following is a chapter from a book published in 1912, entitled Around the Clock in Europe: A Travel-Sequence by Charles Fish Howell with illustrations by Harold Field Kellogg. Published in Boston by Houghton Mifflin...

Books, ENTERTAINMENT, Time Warp

August 13, 2021

World Famous Recipes of Czechoslovak Specialties

Are you interested in world famous recipes of Czechoslovak specialties? If so, then you will enjoy today’s post. I have had a little booklet for ages which I have wanted to share with you. It was put out by the Foreign Trade Commission and KOOSPOL. Based on the graphics and the amount of time I...

Recipes, Time Warp

Rudolfinum Ball, Social Repertoire of the 16th & 17th Centuries

August 20, 2019

Rudolfinum Ball, Travel to the 16th & 17th Centuries

January 26, 2019 marked the ninth year of the Rudolfinum Ball or Rudolfínský ples as it is known in Czech. People gather and enjoy the unique atmosphere of a Renaissance celebration and ball. Dancers and non-dancers alike can dress up in European Renaissance or early Baroque style and set out on a journey through time...

CULTURE, Time Warp

March 14, 2019

Masaryk Square in Děčín Through the Ages

Děčín is a town located in the northern part of the Czech Republic. Decin (called Tetschen in German) was settled by the Slavic tribe of Decane in the 9th century, thus it’s believed this is how it got its name. Děčín it is located in the Ústí nad Labem Region in the north of the...

Czech Republic, NOSTALGIA, Time Warp

February 22, 2019

Altneuschul or Old New Synagogue of Prague

The Old-New Synagogue in Prague is the oldest and most historic Synagogue in Europe. Inaugurated in 1270, the Altneuschul or Old New Synagogue is the oldest continually active synagogue in all of Europe. Below is a circa 1900 Czech postcard showing a bird’s eye view of this famous Synagogue. All buildings in the complex are...

NOSTALGIA, Time Warp

November 2, 2018

The Tale of the Headless Gingerbread Men

Two weeks ago, we wrote about the mysterious legend of The House at the Golden Well (Czech: Dům U Zlaté Studně), which follows the story of Ľubomíra, a housemaid who fell into the house’s well while looking for gold and died. According to the legend, her ghost continued to haunt the building for many years...

NOSTALGIA, Time Warp

October 19, 2018

The Legend of The House at the Golden Well

The House at the Golden Well (Czech: Dům U Zlaté Studně) is a baroque building situated on the corner of Karlova and Seminářská street in Prague. It was built during the 14th century and, since then, it has undergone multiple reconstructions. The last reconstruction of the exterior took place in 1769 and resulted in a...

NOSTALGIA, Time Warp

July 2, 2018

The Letov L-290 Orel Maneuvering Through Prague

Imagine walking down the sidewalk in Prague when suddenly the larger than life body of an airplane moves past you. That is exactly what happened just a few months after the end of WWII with the plane that would be known as the Letov L-290 Orel. LETOV is an aircraft company located in Prague –...

History, Time Warp

April 13, 2018

The Legend of The Golem

Throughout the Czech Republic, the Golem is recognized as a popular figure. Its clay form is represented through various statues, signs, and may even be spotted in the cobblestones of the city’s sidewalks. Many restaurants and business are named after or make reference to the mysterious creature. But what is the Golem and what are...

NOSTALGIA, Time Warp

March 5, 2018

Vintage Czech Songbook Covers and Their Lovely Art

Czech songbook covers have a very special place in my heart because of the artwork which is always apparent. Be it the drawing or illustration or the distinctly Czech layout of text, I feel like each one is a unique treasure. Today I am sharing some of my personal favorites, and where possible, links to...

ENTERTAINMENT, Music, Time Warp

February 19, 2018

My Old Czech Letters from 1920

Sometimes it’s just an image. Other times it may be a bit more, like the delicate penmanship which caught my eye the first time I saw these old Czech letters and just knew that I had to have them. I believed the illustrations to be drawn on, but in fact they are some sort of...

NOSTALGIA, Time Warp

November 25, 2017

Czech Puppets Make a Worldwide Debut

Today’s post comes to us from an article originally written by Jacqueline Ruyak. The article appeared in the August 1996 issue of Doll World magazine. Unfortunately, I tried to search the company but to no avail. Does anyone have an update on Rezek Marionettes? Dating to medieval times, modern puppeteers keep Czech tradition alive with...

NOSTALGIA, Time Warp

August 13, 2017

Czech Woodstock | Slovak Woodstock | Music and the Communist Regime

Amazingly, it did happen. A (Československý) Czech Woodstock or (Slovenský) Slovak Woodstock was actually called the Koncerty mladosti, or the Concert (Festival) of Youth. But this was 1976, 1977 and Czechoslovakia was under communist rule. In fact, at the time it was regarded as a satellite state of the Soviet Union. And we all know that the...

ENTERTAINMENT, Music, Time Warp

July 6, 2017

Karlsbad or Karlovy Vary at the Turn of the Century

Today we’re just sharing some images from the turn of the century in Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad) and surrounding areas. Not much time to post today, but we at least wanted to share these pretty images with you. Enjoy! Wasn’t that a grand old time? Lovely! * * * * * See All My Books on...

NOSTALGIA, Time Warp

April 25, 2017

Československé Státní Aerolinie or CSA Travel Posters

Today we’re looking at old Czech Airlines CSA travel posters and promotional materials from days gone by. CSA or Československé státní aerolinie (Czechoslovak State Airlines) was founded on October 6, 1923 by the Czechoslovak government. It’s first flight was a transport flight between Prague and Bratislava. We’ve flown them several times and have always been happy....

NOSTALGIA, Time Warp

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