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In this week's Mailbox: Manuscripts of Emperor Charles IV's autobiography;
the oldest circus company in the Czech Republic; recent audio problems on
Radio Prague. Listeners quoted: Joe T. Vosoba, US; David Eldridge, UK.
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Current AffairsProcession to mark 650th anniversary of coronation of Emperor Charles IV
On Sunday a procession from Vysehrad to Prague Castle will commemorate the
650th anniversary of the coronation of Charles IV as holy Roman emperor.
The colourful procession will feature around 150 participants in period
costumes, including Charles IV himself and his third wife, Anna of
Swidnica. Among the event's organisers is Michal Basch, mayor of Prague 2.
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Current AffairsCharles IV crypt explored
The emperor of the Holy Roman Empire and Bohemian King Charles IV, who
ruled the country in the14th century, has been making the front pages of
Czech newspapers in recent weeks. Not only was Charles IV named the
"greatest Czech of all time" in a TV poll, but a month ago
archeologists discovered a crypt under St Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle
- his first burial place. Now archeologists have made their discovery
public.
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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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Czechs in HistoryThe secrets of St. Wenceslas' crown
In today's edition of Czechs in History we will be looking more closely at
the St. Wenceslas' crown, one of the objects from the currently exhibited
Bohemian Coronation Jewels. The Crown was exclusively made for Charles IV,
who on September 2nd 1347 was the first to be crowned King of Bohemia with
it. The numerous precious stones that decorate the gold crown frame
reflect the ancient crafts, trades, and beliefs of people in the Middle
Ages, and recalls the coronation of the most famous of all the Bohemian
kings. More than 600 years ago St. Havel's market, overcrowded today by
tourists and stands with souvenirs, hosted Bohemian noble families and
clergymen who came to welcome the new king. One of them left this vivid
description of the coronation:
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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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