Virtual Reconstruction of the Charles Bridge in Prague
Karlův most, the Charles Bridge, is one of the most famous landmarks in Prague. Construction started in 1357 under King Charles IV. Construction ended in
23 October 2020
Cache of 14th-Century Coins Discovered in Czech Republic
The Museum of West Bohemia in Plzeň has announced the discovery of hundreds of silver and gold coins from the 14th century. The treasure, unearthed
19 August 2020
1,500 Skeletons Have Been Found in Record-Breaking Mass Graves in Europe
Archaeologists in Czechia have uncovered 30 mass graves from the High Middle Ages, containing between them a total of around 1,500 skeletons. That’s a record
5 December 2017
Codex Gigas: The ‘Devil’s Bible’ Is Largest And Most Mysterious Medieval Manuscript Ever Found
There is a mysterious manuscript called Codex Gigas that is housed in the National Library of Sweden in Stockholm that has been nicknamed “the Devil’s
13 May 2015
MAP#56: Jan Hus and the Hussite Wars
Jan Hus was a Czech or more accurately for his time, a Bohemian priest, philosopher and religious reformer who shock up the catholic church in
28 September 2014
Medieval crown jewels on display at Prague castle
The Czech crown jewels went on show at Prague castle Friday, in a rare public display for the 700-year-old items that are pulled out only
16 May 2013
Experts uncover unique medieval tile in Cistercian basilica
Archaeologists have uncovered rare finds from the High Middle Ages, including a unique tile with a symbol of dragon, during the archeological research accompanying the
5 July 2011
Over 800 years of European history in medieval Bohemian monastery
In order to find the monastery in Tepla, in the western Bohemian region of the Czech Republic, a traveller should stamp the image of the
5 July 2011
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