Following Adolf Hitler's rise to power in 1933, the Czechoslovak Republic decided to build a system of border fortifications, as Hitler's foreign policy openly called for a revision of the Versailles ...

Helena Lukas, daughter of Czech photographer Jan Lukas, escaped to the West with her family in the mid-1960s and in NYC they ...

Safety is something that often comes to mind when making plans to travel. But it rarely supersedes how the destination will look, the hotels you want to stay in, and all the activities you would like ...

Born in September 23rd, 1907From Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary [now Czech Republic] ...

Born in April 5th, 1918From Plzen/Pilsen, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary [now Plzen, Czech Republic] ...

2023: The editor of German magazine Die Aktuelle is sacked after running a fake interview generated by AI with former F1 champion driver Michael Schumacher. On the same day, Australian comedian Barry ...

From its centuries-old vineyards to its fairytale castles, Central Bohemia offers big attractions beyond the big city. Founded in 1348 by the Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor ...

Of all places, he told Business Insider that Salzburg, Austria, was his favorite. He said the area's natural beauty, culture, and warm welcome from the locals make it worth visiting. This as-told ...

Tributes to Pope Francis are pouring in from around the world. The Vatican announced the pontiff’s death on Monday at age 88.

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The recent discovery was announced by the Austrian Academy of Science (OeAW) on April 16, with the help of the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). Archaeologists identified some 40 elements of ...

A pair of hexagonal form ‘Chan’ side tables by Philip and Kelvin Laverne and a 1906 oil on canvas painting by American artist Ben Austrian (1870-1921) will be part of Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery ...