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A functionalist public restroom in the city of Brno may soon receive protected heritage status, models present a fashion line made of garbage and the Octopus is dead - will the Ray have better luck? Find out more in Magazine with Daniela Lazarova.  More

Current AffairsArchaeological collection discovered after relic hunter’s death

An unusual collection of over 3,000 archaeological items was discovered two years ago in a Prague apartment whose owner died in a fire. Archaeologists who have examined the collection say it contains some unique artefacts – with very little scientific value because vital information about their origin is missing. Experts complain that people with metal detectors who dig for treasures of the past are causing more harm than they might think.  More

Current AffairsPriceless fragment of 8th century document found in library in Moravia

Historians working in the library of a Benedictine monastery in Rajhrad near the city of Brno have made an extraordinary discovery. By accident they found a fragment of a manuscript most likely dating as far back as the 8th century. If its age and origin are indeed confirmed, the fragment will be treasured as one of two oldest documents owned by cultural institutions in Moravia.  More

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Czech ScienceCzech archaeologists excavate Ancient Greek town flattened by Bohemian Celts

For twelve years, Czech archaeologists have been helping their Bulgarian colleagues in the excavations of an Ancient Greek market town in central Bulgaria. The twelve years of work has yielded valuable results, including a hoard of coins, and discovered a surprising connection between the ancient town and the Czech Lands. More

Current AffairsStatuette of ancient Persian fertility goddess uncovered near Prague

2005 seems to be a remarkably lucky year for Czech archaeologists. After several discoveries in Prague, including the original burial chamber of Emperor Charles IV, and a thousand-year-old bronze hoard of treasure uncovered two weeks ago in the town of Mlada Boleslav, archaeologists have unearthed another precious artefact just outside Prague. It is a small statue believed to depict the ancient Persian fertility goddess Anahita.  More

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