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Current AffairsEmperor Charles IV elected Greatest Czech of all time
Charles IV, the 14th-century Holy Roman emperor and King of Bohemia has
been making headlines lately. Just days after the news was released about
the discovery of his original burial chamber at Prague Castle, Charles IV
was elected the Greatest Czech of all time. More
Current AffairsOriginal burial chamber of Emperor Charles IV discovered at Prague Castle
This spring is a time of sensational historical discoveries in Prague.
After archaeologists unearthed a jar full of 16th century silver coins
last week - another amazing discovery has been announced. The original
14th-century burial chamber of Emperor Charles IV was uncovered at St
Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle.
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Czechs in HistoryThe Builders of St Vitus' Cathedral
Hello and welcome to Czechs in History. In today's edition: a look at
Prague's most distinctive landmark St Vitus' Cathedral, ever visible above
the city's Little Quarter, its Gothic and Neo-Gothic spires reaching above
the Prague Castle, its most precious jewel and centrepiece. We look at how
it was commissioned and constructed and how it survived times of turmoil
and war. This site for coronations and final resting place for saints
and kings of Bohemia - a cathedral unparalleled in importance in the Czech
lands.
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Press ReviewPress Review
Tuesday's newspapers don't agree on the most important story of the day in
the Czech Republic, and lead with everything from tourists left high and
dry by bankrupt travel agencies to a plan to attract workers from such
countries as Bulgaria and Kazakhstan.
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Current AffairsThe gate open to the Bohemian crown jewels
Thousands of people waited for hours on Thursday to catch a glimpse of the
medieval Bohemian crown jewels. The opening of the Crown Chamber was quite
a ritual in itself, as it required the presence of the holders of no less
than seven keys - the President of the state, and the highest political
and the Church authorities. Mirna Solic reports:
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Press ReviewPress Review
Today's papers are all dominated by domestic stories ranging from Dominik
Hasek's aggressive fit during a hockey game to the government's
unsuccessful clean hands campaign. NATO's plan to have the Czech Republic
establish a new multi-national battalion to protect the alliance against
weapons of mass destruction is one of few international stories making the
front pages.
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Current Affairs655 years ago: Charles IV crowned king of Bohemia
September 2nd marks the day an amazing 655 years ago that one of the most important and influential rulers of the Czech kingdom, was crowned - his name: Charles IV. The son of John of Luxembourg, Charles was named King of Bohemia in 1347; he was the first Czech monarch to become the King of the Romans, and, in 1355, Holy Roman Emperor - effectively making him the secular head of all of Western Christendom. More
Czechs in HistoryCharles IV
It's time now for this week's edition of Czechs in History, and this week Nick Carey takes a look at the life of the Czech king and Holy Roman Emperor, Charles IV...
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