Best Mark Krause Podcasts (2025)

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New book chronicles the fates of people executed for political reasons in Communist Czechoslovakia 2:55

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A new book titled “Executed for Political Reasons in Communist Czechoslovakia” brings to light the stories of nearly three hundred people executed between 1948 and 1989. The richly documented publication includes hundreds of period records and photographs, not only of the executed but also of their executioners, some of which had never before been …

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Immersive Play as the Future of Adult Healing | Strother Gaines 38:27

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Untangling the Knots: Immersive Play as the Future of Adult Healing | Strother Gaines Are you ready to untangle the behavioral "knots" caused by rigidity and self-judgment? Many of us struggle with Personal Growth because we feel trapped, unable to shed the shame that accompanies failure. The deepest path to genuine alignment, however, might not be…

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Episode 75: Jennifer Armentrout 1:11:34

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My interview with one of the queens of Romantasy, Jennifer L. Armentrout, discussing her latest in the bestselling Blood And Ash series. We discussed (1) The psychological underpinnings of popular tropes (The Chosen One, Enemies To Lovers); (2) What she'd fix about publishing (hire editors outside of New York!); and (3) How, exactly, to publish 70 …

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Dita Kraus: The "Librarian of Auschwitz" 6:25

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Born in 1929, Dita Kraus lived through the horrors of the Holocaust and went on to build a new life in the young state of Israel. Her story — from a Prague childhood to Terezín, Auschwitz, and Bergen-Belsen — became a lasting symbol of courage and resilience. She called Czechoslovakia and Israel her “two imperfect homelands,” forever linked by memo…

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3,000-year-old bronze vessel found in Bohemia to have its own exhibition 3:22

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A 3,000-year-old bronze vessel, one of the most remarkable archaeological finds in Czechia, will soon go on display at Pardubice Castle. It is the largest example of its kind preserved intact in Europe, and possibly even in the world. The exhibition space was designed by the famous architect Eva Jiřičná.…

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Episode 74: Stephen Greenblatt 1:09:42

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My *utterly electric* convo with one of the great non-fiction writers and scholars of our time, Stephen Greenblatt. Stephen is the Pulitzer Prize winning/bestselling author of some of my favorite books EVER about literary history (including The Swerve), and he's out now with Dark Renaissance, about the troubled, complex genius of Shakespeare's top …

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Archaeologists discover three-thousand-year-old settlement in Pardubice region 2:38

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Archaeologists in Dašice in Pardubice have discovered the remains of a village dating back approximately three thousand years. The find comes from a rescue excavation at the site of a planned new logistics hall in the southern part of the town.

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Remembering the sounds of Czech bells stolen by the Nazis 3:52

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The Vanished Bells (“Zaniklé Zvony”) project, a collaboration between Czech Radio and Wikimedia Czech Republic, has been launched online to preserve Czech cultural heritage. It focuses on recording and digitizing the sounds of historic bells, many of which are tied to early 20th-century Czech history, including those that were repurposed during the…

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Non-anxious Leadership You've Been Missing | Dr. Nathan Brown 37:35

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What is non-anxious leadership? What if true leadership begins from a non-anxious space—in the deeper awareness of your body and spirit? In this @MAGICademy episode on non-anxious leadership, clinical psychologist @Dr. Nathan Brown explores how tuning into your body’s early signals can help reduce stress, enhance creativity, and foster a calm, cent…

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Filmmaker's Eye: How to Take Perspectives through VR Storytelling | Carlos Austin 28:21

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I still remember the first day VR filmmaker Carlos Austin guided me in this mesmerizing virtual world as our avatars swung together with dolphins in deep ocean waters~ Until this day, I can still “hear” the singing sounds, “touch” the smooth belly of a playful dolphin, and “see” the deep blue waters surrounding us.Carlos invested decades in the spa…

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Episode 73: Jon Raymond 1:02:33

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My chat with God And Sex author Jon Raymond, a book that The New York Times assures "lives up to its epic title." We covered: (1) writing a story that unites the worldviews of his Buddhist father and Jewish mother; (2) drawing inspiration from Graham Greene's classic The End Of The Affair, and (3) how curing writer despair is often a matter of just…

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Ministry of Defense is offering bunkers from the 1930s, with prices starting at CZK 90,000 3:39

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Eighty-seven years ago, Nazi Germany, Italy, France, and Great Britain signed the Munich Agreement, leading Czechoslovakia to surrender its borderlands to Germany. Thousands of new bunkers called "řopíky," built to defend against the Nazis, became useless as they were mostly in occupied territory. Now some of them are for sale.…

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Archaeologists uncover hundreds of Celtic coins and jewellery in western Bohemia 3:32

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Archaeologists in western Bohemia have announced a remarkable discovery: around 500 gold and silver Celtic coins, along with gold and bronze jewellery, dating from the 6th to the 1st century B.C. The find is considered extraordinary not only in the Czech context but also on a Central European scale.

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Deep Understanding through Embodied Stories| Sebastiaan Smink 40:43

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Do you know what it would feel like if you were a big whale hearing noises from big freighters deep in the ocean? Can you imagine yourself “hearing” the engine rumbling, horn blasting, and propelling churning? Can you “see” the bright lights constantly and unpredictably interrupt your soothing darkness? How does it feel to be surrounded by the soun…

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Episode 72: Daniel Kraus 1:04:10

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My interview with bestselling Whalefall author Daniel Kraus, chatting about his new World War I novel (written entirely in one sentence!), Angel Down. We covered: (1) the Whalefall film adaptation, starring fellow actor (and writer), Josh Brolin; (2) His previous collabs with horror/fantasy legend Guillermo del Toro; and (3) why he never, ever, eve…

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Prague exhibition marks 900 years since the death of medieval chronicler Cosmas 3:44

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A new exhibition on Cosmas opens tonight in the Mirror Chapel of Prague’s Klementinum, marking 900 years since the death of the country’s most famous chronicler and author of Chronica Boemorum (the Chronicle of the Bohemians), the first written account of Czech history.

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A date in Central Park – early recordings give a taste of Czech life in New York over a century ago 27:04

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Several hundred sound recordings going back to the beginning of the last century have been discovered in American archives, opening a window onto the world of the Czech immigrant community at the beginning of the twentieth century.

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Masaryk’s “last words” envelope opened: insights into a nation’s founding president 4:22

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At Lány Chateau, Czech archivists opened a long-sealed envelope thought to hold the final words of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk. Instead, they discovered reflections written in 1934, when the first president was already gravely ill. The notes revealed Masaryk’s candid views on politics, mortality, and human weakness.…

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Czech crown jewels go on display in Prague, highlighting their fate in World War II 3:24

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The Czech crown jewels, including the St. Wenceslas Crown, sceptre, orb, and robes used in the coronation of Czech kings, are on display at Prague Castle. This year’s exhibition designed by the famous London-based architect Eva Jiřičná, highlights their fate during WWII.

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The Three Pillars of Wise Leadership | Dr. Gregory Stebbins 37:47

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The Three Pillars of Wise Leadership | Dr. Gregory Stebbins What if leadership wasn’t about the burden to be the smartest in the room with all the tactics and strategies, or having all the answers? What if leadership is simply a gentle start from the heart? Starting from the heart is to cultivate self-wisdom through presence and deep self-reflectio…

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Saint Ludmila statue, stolen 30 years ago, is back in Czechia 3:16

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After borders opened in the early 1990s, churches in remote parts of Czechia became frequent targets of art-theft. Valuable statues and paintings were stolen, often ending up with resellers or in foreign auction houses. Now, decades later, some of these treasures are making their way back, among them the long-lost Baroque statue of Saint Ludmila, w…

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Czechs celebrating their most famous chronicler, but today no one wants the job 4:02

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This year Czechs are marking 900 years since the death of the country’s most famous chronicler Cosmas, author of Chronica Boemorum or Chronicle of the Bohemians, the first known documentation of Czech history. Many town halls are hoping that the celebration of his legacy could raise interest in a job no one wants.…

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Memorial to Czech RAF pilot František Hekl unveiled in Scotland 3:14

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A memorial dedicated to Czech pilot František Hekl was unveiled on Sunday at Loch Doon in Scotland. During the Second World War, he served with the 312th Czechoslovak Squadron of the British Royal Air Force (RAF). In October 1941, during a training flight, his plane crashed into the lake, and he did not survive the accident. He was 26 years old.…

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Awakening the Inner Spiritual Technology: Indigenous Wisdom, Alchemy, and Human Potential with Tricia Eastman 30:17

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Unlock the power within with Tricia Eastman on the latest episode of @MAGICademy Podcast. @Tricia Eastman, a global thought leader and initiated medicine woman, explores the transformative practice of inner alchemy—the process of turning fear, ego, and ancestral wounds into spiritual gold. Through sacred healing, soul retrieval, and deep presence, …

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Lucy and Selam unveiled: Exclusive preview and interviews at new ‘People and Their Ancestors’ exhibition 14:44

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On Monday 25th, in the presence of the Czech Prime Minister and Ethiopian Minister of Tourism, the globally famous remains of the hominins Lucy and Selam were unveiled at Prague’s National Museum. The finders of the fossils were honoured guests at the ceremony, and Danny Bate from the RPI team was present too.…

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Hundreds of amethysts uncovered in Kroměříž Chateau grotto 2:59

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Kroměříž Chateau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Zlín Region, dazzles the country with its architecture and gardens – and now also with hundreds of amethysts, centuries old and recently discovered by accident by a researcher from Palacký University.

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Episode 71: Bruce Holsinger 1:09:29

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My conversation with Bruce Holsinger, author of the bestseller/Oprah pick Culpability, in which a family is torn apart in the wake of a self-driving car accident. We discussed, (1) the rampant feeling of fear and malaise related to the ongoing AI culture takeover, (2) writing zeitgeisty novels, and (3) how using chatbots instead of learning to read…

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“We commemorate to learn”: President Pavel relates 1968 Soviet-led invasion to present day 3:38

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On August 21st 1968, people woke to find that the hopeful era of the Prague Spring had ended, as tanks from Warsaw-Pact countries rolled into the Czechoslovak capital. At a solemn ceremony outside the Czech Radio building, political leaders, including President Pavel, laid wreaths in commemoration.

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NeverMore 68: The foreign perspective on the 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia 15:28

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NeverMore 68 is a festival that commemorates the Soviet-led Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia on August 21, 1968. Now in its fourth year, this year’s edition focuses on “The Foreign Perspective,” particularly how British international media, government officials, and civil society responded to the invasion. The exhibitions feature newly declas…

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Lucy and Selam come to Europe: 3.3 million-year-old hominin fossils to go on display at National Museum 3:32

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On Friday 15th, the precious fossils of Lucy and Selam, 3.2 and 3.3 million years old respectively, landed at Prague Airport under strict security measures. They will be on display at the National Museum in Prague for two months, their first trip from Ethiopia to Europe.

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Can AI and VR Make Life More Fun & Abundant? | Alvin Wang Graylin 49:28

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What if abundance wasn't just possible—but inevitable? In this MAGICademy conversation with VR/AI pioneer Alvin Wang Graylin sees AI productivity exploding so dramatically that we'll transition from fighting over resources to having more than we know what to do with. Think "universal high income" where everyone lives comfortably while working maybe…

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Episode 70: Stephen Graham Jones 1:00:25

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My interview with horror master Stephen Graham Jones discussing his latest, The Buffalo Hunter Hunter. Our talk covered (1) re-inventing the vampire for the American West, (2) writing for the fans v. writing for the critics, and (3) the ancient and visceral attributes of the horror genre (and how snobs like T.S. Eliot look down on it). Order Mark's…

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The Origami Lesson: What One Simple Experiment Revealed About How We Learn | Dr. Mark Johnson 48:28

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What if there's a different way to think about developing skills? In this @MAGICademy conversation, Dr. Mark Johnson shares some fascinating insights through a simple paper-folding exercise that reveals something surprising about how we master new abilities. We explore ideas like "latency"—the gap between hearing instructions and applying them—and …

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Let MAGIC In: How Process-Based Creation Transforms Leaders | Judy Tuwaletstiwa 52:12

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There was a moment when Judy Tuwaletstiwa stood crying in a Van Gogh exhibit, something cracking open in her heart that had been closed since childhood. She rushed home and made her first drawing in 20 years—launching a 50-year artistic journey that would take her from California studios to painting murals in war-torn Ukraine. Now in her 80s, Judy …

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Simon Rawlence on Věněk Šilhán: Communist Party secretary for a week, signatory of Charter 77 23:18

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Simon Rawlence, originally hailing from the UK, has been a resident in Czechia for many years, having contributed to the life of the country through organisations like the British Chamber of Commerce. During this multi-topic interview, Simon recounts his first interactions with the Czechs, the role of chocolate in the history of the Anglo-Czech Edu…

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Envelope containing Masaryk’s last words to be opened in September 2:51

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At the presidential summer residence in Lány, an envelope thought to contain the last words of first Czechoslovak President Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk will be opened on September 19th. Current President Petr Pavel will attend the ceremony, revealing the contents of the never-before-seen letter.

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Leadership Wellbeing Index: Co-Flourishing in the Future of Work | Caitlin Krause 51:09

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In today's @MAGICademy episode, we dive deep into the essential concept of digital well-being with our guest, @Caitlin Krause, founder of MindWise and author of 'Digital Wellbeing.' Caitlin unpacks a timely framework that redefines well-being beyond traditional notions, revealing how leaders and teams can transform their relationship with technolog…

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Episode 69: Phil Melanson 1:06:52

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My interview with Phil Melanson re his bestselling debut Florenzer. Topics included: (1) the secret/suppressed details of Leonardo da Vinci's sex life, (2) the scandalous details surrounding the most expensive painting ever sold (Salvator Mundi), and (3) the mysterious/beguiling/restless nature of da Vinci's genius. Order Mark's novel Bunyan and He…

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Sometimes You Have to Sit on a Pineapple: Rediscover Team Potentials through Collective Story Making | Richard Gold 41:42

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🍍 "That's me sitting on a pineapple."A senior developer said this during a team workshop, holding up a LEGO model of a minifigure stuck on a spiky plant.The room went silent. Then something incredible happened.What started as one person's frustration became their team's secret weapon. "Sometimes you have to sit on a pineapple" transformed from a co…

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Foreign Ministry receives Jan Masaryk’s private art collection from London flat 3:40

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Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský symbolically received a collection of art pieces from Jan Masaryk’s former London residence, on Thursday afternoon. The roughly 30 works of art were bought out at auction by one of Masaryk’s former secretaries, after his tragic death in 1948. Radio Prague International spoke to Ivan Dubovický, host of the ceremony and …

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How Magic Teaches Us About Trust and Innovation | Mike Hruska 44:22

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Why do you instantly trust your favorite actor... even though they've been lying to you for years? Here's the mind-bending truth: We don't just tolerate deception—we PAY for it. Movies, music, magic shows... we crave "beautiful lies" that expand our sense of what's possible. The kicker? The same psychology that makes magic work can revolutionize ho…

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Unique Celtic settlement discovered near Hradec Králové 3:18

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Czech archaeologists have announced a major discovery. During a rescue excavation along the future route of the D35 motorway near Hradec Králové, they unearthed a Celtic settlement, unprecedented in Czechia for both its size and the number of artefacts uncovered.

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Where truth and legend meet: Jan Hus in Konstanz 37:13

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Jan Hus, Czech theologian and early church reformer, was burned at the stake on July 6, 1415, at the Council of Konstanz. Today, a modest but very nice museum in the German city preserves his memory—despite lingering doubts about whether he actually stayed there. The story of Hus remains deeply symbolic, and the museum explores the enduring power o…

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The MAGIC of Escape Games for Leadership | Dr. Rachel Arpin 57:56

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Traditional leadership training often relies on slide presentations and theoretical discussions, but what if leaders could develop critical social, emotional, and even spiritual skills through immersive, hands-on experiences? According to Dr. Rachel Arpin, escape games designed for leadership development are emerging as a powerful tool for creating…

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Episode 68: Brendan Slocumb 1:09:59

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My convo with Brendan Slocumb re his latest thriller set in the world of classical music, The Dark Maestro. We covered (1) how people can't really hide the art that needs to come out of them; (2) musical prodigies from underprivileged backgrounds (there's more of them out there than you think); and (3) how a personal health scare can make the creat…

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“We were liberators”: WWII hero Herman Geist dies at 100 2:59

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Herman Geist, a U.S. Army First Lieutenant who entered the city of Pilsen on May 5, 1945, as part of the American liberation of Western Bohemia, has passed away at the age of 100. One of the last living witnesses to the end of WWII in Europe, Geist remained a beloved guest of the Czech Republic’s Liberation Festival for decades. His personal connec…

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US artist Noah Breuer honours family legacy in Český Krumlov synagogue exhibition 5:09

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American artist Noah Breuer, whose Jewish ancestors once owned a textile factory in Dvůr Králové, has returned to Czechia with a new exhibition. Created for the restored synagogue in Český Krumlov, the show features 16 large-scale textile prints inspired by his family’s history and Jewish tradition. I spoke with him about the ideas behind the proje…

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Woman of courage Milada Horáková: “Her execution was meant to intimidate the nation” 4:00

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Czechs are paying tribute to Milada Horáková, politician and freedom fighter who was sent to the gallows by the communist regime on June 27, 1950. She was executed together with three close associates after a show trial that mirrored the brutal tactics of the Great Purge in the Soviet Union.

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Rare Roman soldier’s wrist purse discovered in South Moravia 2:59

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Archaeologists in South Moravia have uncovered a rare Roman artefact: a bronze fragment of a soldier’s wrist purse. Over 1,800 years old, it is most likely the oldest purse found on the territory of today’s Czechia.

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From the RAF to a uranium mine: The lost story of Silvestr Müller 8:19

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Silvestr Müller was a Czechoslovak pilot who fought in France during World War II and later served in the Royal Air Force in Britain. After the war, he returned home, only to be arrested by the communist regime in 1949 and sent to the Vojna labour camp near Příbram, where he died in a uranium mine accident five years later. For decades, his British…