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- National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Prepares for Big MoveJeremy Patterson Structural Movers will soon relocate the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in Cedar Rapids, IA.
- Czech President Wasn't 'Stealing A Pen;' Media Caught InsteadA YouTube video is claimed to expose Czech Republic President Vaclav Klaus stealing a pen.The video is entertaining but the rumors have become a complete media fail with regard to facts. Would this have occurred for a well-liked president?
18 Czech Female Baby NamesA Czech name could be the perfect choice for your baby girl!
The Czech Beer Checklist: A Beer ReviewHave you ever wondered what, exactly, makes a good beer? The Czechs have perfected the art of brewing beer. Here's a checklist of the best Czech beers, and why they're so good.- Czech and Slovak CuisineThe cuisines of the Czech and Slovak Republics offer comfort food from Central Europe.
Top 10 Best Czech Christmas Recipe Ideas in AC ContentAre looking to bring a little flair from the Czech Republic to the table this holiday season? You are sure to find what you are looking for with these top 10 best Czech Christmas recipe ideas in AC content.
Favorite Czech Holiday TreatsEvery ethnic group has a favorite and their descendents seem to keep on passing down and enjoying their forever favorites. Visit a Czech locality and you will find many types of kolaches and other favorites.- Vesele Vanoce, Merry Christmas from the Czech RepublicWhat I learned about Christmas in the Czech Republic.
- Mark Ther, Czech Video ArtistThis piece analyzes the work of Mark Ther, a contemporary artist from Prague, Czech Republic.
Basic Phrases and Expressions in Czech LanguageThese practical words and expressions in Czech language will make it easier for you to communicate with locals.- Top 5 Czech BeersA look at some of the favorite beer exports from the Czech Republic.
- Czech My Beer at the Door: Beer Guide to the Czech RepublicCzechs are serious about their beers. Try some of these to get a taste of what "real" beer is like.
Great Kolaches at the Sykora Bakery in Cedar Rapids, IowaLocated in the heart of the Czech Village the Sykora Bakery serves a full menu of Czech-inspired baked goods including kolaches, kolace, bobovka and houska.- Small World Story: Czech Teddy Bear Finds Its Owner in Royal OakA charity event designed to comfort sick children serves its purpose for a local family.
- Czech Pastries at the Kolache Fest in Hallettsville TexasEnter the kolache eating contest at the annual Kolache Fest in Hallettsville and experience the Czech culture of hearty foods, polka music, and country living.
- A Harrowing Tale of Changing Fortunes of a Libidinous Czech Between 1935 and 1950: Bohumil Hrabal's "I Served the King of England"A great comic novel by a Czech eager to make money to buy sex -- and the tumult of 1935-1950 in Czechoslovakia.
Hitler's and Heydrich's 1941 Plan to Destroy the Czech NationOn the 23rd of September 1941, Adolf Hitler appointed General Reinhardt Heydrich the vice-protector in Czechoslovakia. Heydrich planned to "Germanize" Czechoslavakia, a plan that would lead to his death.- Food in the Czech RepublicThe Czech Republic is not known for its delightful cuisine, and like the United Kingdom, the food stands accused of blandness. In recent history, it perhaps has the excuse of poverty and long winters, the sort of environment where pickled and simple foods are essential.
- A Short History of Czech FilmThis is an overview of the Czech Film industry.
- Czech BeerA description of Czech beer and its importance in Czech culture.
- Why Czechs Are HappierAn assumption has been made that the people who make up the Czech Republic are a generally happier bunch than those of us who inhabit the USA. There are many reasons that suggest this very assumption.
- How to Make Friends in Prague, Czech Republic: A Travel GuideSome of the best memories that travelers have are those of times when they had a chance to meet some of the local people, spend some time with them and enjoy their company. In many places, this can be difficult, and the Czech Republic is one of those places
- Mistakes that Visitors Make While Visiting Prague, Czech RepublicWhen visiting the Czech city of Prague, interacting with the locals can be a little frustrating. You not only have linguistic and cultural differences to overcome, there are unseen barriers. And it is these barriers that usually prove to torment the visitor.
- Holocaust Survivors Protest Czech GovernmentVarious International organizations that protect Holocaust victims and survivors have resubmitted their complaints that the Czech government has allowed a pig farm to stay in place on land that was once a Nazi internment camp for Romanies
- Czechs Angry with U.S. And Canada Over VisasWhen the Czech Republic joined the European Union in 2004, not many Czechs were very optimistic in regards to the United States and Canada changing their tourist visa requirement for Czech citizens at any time in the foreseeable future
European Beer Drinkers Denounce Proposed Sale of Budweiser BudvarLast week, the European Beer Consumers Union (EBCU) held a press conference to denounce the idea of privatizing the Czech state-owned brewery, Budejovicky Budvar, brewer of the popular export beer, Budweiser Budvar (Czechvar in the United States).- Restaurant Review: Kolkovna in Prague, Czech RepublicTo experience a little bit of the Art Nouveau in Prague, the restaurant Kolkovna, located near the Old Town Square, is the perfect place.
- Restaurant Review: Pivovarsky Dum in Prague, Czech Republic - A Micro-Brew Pub that Serves Up Great Beer and Great Czech CuisineIf you're in Prague and you want to go just a little bit off the beaten path and experience a little bit of the local culture without getting completely lost in it, I would suggest visiting a place called Pivovarsky Dum.
Phillips Wisconsin Celebrates Czech FestThe people of Phillips Wisconsin celebrate their Czechoslovakian roots and remember a city that was destroyed by the Nazis in World War II around the anniversary of that tragedy the third full weekend of June every year. They celebrate all that is Czechoslovakian.- A Restaurant Review: Restaurace U Bulinu in Prague, Czech RepublicIf you're in Prague, and you're looking for an authentic Czech dining experience at real Czech prices, in a conveniently located area, and free from the throng of tourists, you really can't go wrong with Restaurace U Bulinu in the Vinohrady section of Prague.
- Skoda - A Czech Automotive Company with HistorySkoda, a Czech word that means "damage", is also the name of one of the oldest automotive companies in existence. Based in the Czech Republic, the company was founded in 1895 by two friends, Vaclav Klement and Vaclav Laurin.
7 Most Common Czech Food SpecialtiesWhat to eat in Czech when you get there.- Drinking Beer in PragueIt's about an American student visiting Prague, and spending a day drinking with some foreign students he is travelling with. They are sick of the tourist sites, and want to meet some of the Czech people and learn about their culture.
- Final Table for 2011 WSOP Whittled Down to ThreeNine men were left standing - or sitting, as it were - at the poker table at the beginning of Sunday's World Series of Poker Main Event Final Table, but in just under eight hours, only three remained.
An Unusual MeetingIn post-war Germany, an unlikely meeting between two quite different people takes place in a unique location.
German and Czech Marionette and Puppet SouvenirsWhen traveling in Germany or the Czech Republic, consider bringing home a marionette or puppet as a souvenir.
Lalique Art Deco Glass Collectors Beware of Czech ImitationsLalique Art Deco glass is highly valued and sought after by collectors. The authentic French pieces carry a high price tag. However, the marketplace has been flooded with imitations marked as Lalique but that were actually made in the Czech Republic.- 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 12 Week 5 Results RecapRecap of the week 5 results on DWTS
Dancing with the Stars Results: It's 'Czech-Mate' For PetraLast night was American Night, who won't be feeling patriotic tonight?- Handling an Argument when Speaking CzechVery often you will hear many of these phrases said during heated conversations. Learn to recognize them so that you can understand the other person, while also using a few of these phrases yourself in order to get your two-cents in!
