Filtra per genere
- 11 - Czech Debate about Red Army Monuments
What do the historical monuments and street names tell us about our society?
Monuments to the Soviet Red Army, which were part of the townscape for many years, now find themselves at the centre of a fierce, protracted debate which appears to be gathering momentum. The Prague 6 district authorities recently decided to remove a statue of the controversial Soviet Marshal Ivan Koněv, from their premises, but an important thoroughfare in another part of Prague still bears his name.
Tue, 25 Feb 2020 - 12min - 10 - Ballroom Dancing Still Part of Czech Life
Czechoslovakia gained independence in 1918. But even now, after nearly a century you can find customs and traditions that are very similar to most countries that formed the old Austrian-Hungarian Empire. What Czechia shares with Austria and especially Vienna, is the tradition of classical dance classes that are still considered something of a “rite of passage” in both neighboring countries.
Mon, 17 Feb 2020 - 12min - 9 - Kroměříž: a Palace of Bishops and Filmmakers
There is a palace in Moravia like none other. You will find it in Kroměříž, not far from the banks of the Morava River. What used to be a summer representative residence of the bishops and archbishops of nearby Olomouc, later became a popular film location. Inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage list, Kroměříž is a „must see" for all travellers to Eastern Czechia.
Mon, 17 Feb 2020 - 12min - 8 - Villa Tugendhadt: A Masterpiece of Modernism in Brno
"Less is more" is an aphorism often associated with the German-American architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. He might be better known as the last director of the Bauhaus, the famous school of modern architecture in Germany in the interwar period. But before emigrating to the United States, Mies left an indelible mark in the heart of Moravia: the Villa Tugendhat in Brno.
Mon, 17 Feb 2020 - 13min - 7 - Czech Puppetry
Puppet theater in Czechia and Slovakia is a way of conveying a vision of the world. That is one of the main reasons why UNESCO inscribed the art on its List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity three years ago. In the Christmas season, many a theater and community hall across the country is filled with young audiences out to enjoy holiday performances by professional as well as amateur companies.
Mon, 17 Feb 2020 - 13min - 6 - Brno: Czech „Second City", Cool AgainMon, 03 Feb 2020 - 15min
- 5 - Jihlava: Birthplace of Gustav Maher
The city of Jihlava hides a well-kept secret. Not many people know that one of the best known and admired composers of late 19th century spent the forming years of his life right here. Gustav Mahler was born in this Czech city. Today you can visit "Mahler's House and learn more about the childhood of this world-famous composer and director.
Mon, 03 Feb 2020 - 12min - 4 - Constantin Kinsky: We Are Romantic Idiots!
Constantin Kinsky was born 1961 in Paris, France, to one of the oldest aristocratic families in Bohemia then in French exile. Educated in France, he became a successful investment banker and strategic consultant and advised the Czech governments of Josef Tošovský and Miloš Zeman thus helping to save the Czech banking system during the crisis of late 90´s.
For nearly twenty years, now, Constantin Kinsky concentrates on revitalization of the s family estate in Žďár nad Sázavou. It consists of a 13th century Cistercian monastery turned nobility country house and considerable forstery and fresh water fisheries business. Among other projects, he started the award winning „New Generation Museum“ and cooperates successfully with the nearby UNESCO World Heritage Pilgrimage Church at Zelena hora which is in the care of the Catholic Curch.
Mon, 03 Feb 2020 - 12min - 3 - Gem on the Hill: The Pilgrimage Church of Saint John of Nepomuk in Žďár
Built on a small hill called Zelená hora near Žďár nad Sázavou, it is one of the most spectacular and yet unassuming sights in the Czech Republic. The architectural significance of the church on the border of the historic lands of Bohemia and Moravia was officially recognized by UNESCO in 1994 when it became the third site in the country to be included in the World Heritage List, preceded only by Prague and the city of Telč.
Mon, 03 Feb 2020 - 13min - 2 - The Smelly Delicacy of Unique Moravian Cheese
Czechia is not all that famous for making world-class cheese. There is, however, at least one exception. A very peculiar local type of cheese made in Moravia called „Olomoucké tvarůžky" or, more colloquially „tvargle" It has been produced in the region around Olomouc for centuries and is famous for its aromatic smell.
Sat, 25 Jan 2020 - 14min - 1 - Czech Radioactive Dilemma: To Mine Or Not To mine?
Czechia has substantial deposits of uranium. Radioactive ore was mined here in the second half of the 20th century. Most of it was sent to the former Soviet Union within a dubious deal from which Czechs had little profit. Since the mining operations caused heavy environmental damage and brought little profit to the country, they were phased-out. But there are still uranium deposits that might be exploited in the future.
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 - 15min
Podcast simili a <nome>
- Global News Podcast BBC World Service
- El Partidazo de COPE COPE
- Herrera en COPE COPE
- Tiempo de Juego COPE
- The Dan Bongino Show Cumulus Podcast Network | Dan Bongino
- Es la Mañana de Federico esRadio
- La Noche de Dieter esRadio
- Hondelatte Raconte - Christophe Hondelatte Europe 1
- La rosa de los vientos OndaCero
- Más de uno OndaCero
- La Zanzara Radio 24
- Espacio en blanco Radio Nacional
- Les Grosses Têtes RTL
- L'Heure Du Crime RTL
- El Larguero SER Podcast
- Nadie Sabe Nada SER Podcast
- SER Historia SER Podcast
- Todo Concostrina SER Podcast
- 安住紳一郎の日曜天国 TBS RADIO
- TED Talks Daily TED
- The Tucker Carlson Show Tucker Carlson Network
- 辛坊治郎 ズーム そこまで言うか! ニッポン放送
- 飯田浩司のOK! Cozy up! Podcast ニッポン放送
- 武田鉄矢・今朝の三枚おろし 文化放送PodcastQR