Czech-American Heritage & Travel

19/12/2025

Often we focus on Czech influences in America. Of course, there are many influences that go the other direction! Among the many American infusions showing up in Prague these days is the Detroit style pizza company, Third Coast Pizza. With 4.7 stars out of 5 on Google reviews, this pizzeria is hitting on all cylinders. Here are a few recent reviews:

"Amazing flavours, generous portions, and great beer to wash it all down. The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly, and inviting. I bring all my visiting friends and family here, and it never fails to impress. We usually end up coming back for a second visit before their trip is over!"

"A great spot in Žižkov, Prague! They make amazing Detroit-style pizza with thick, fluffy dough and lots of toppings. The beer is delicious, and the atmosphere is really warm and welcoming. They also host various events."

"If you haven't tried Detroit style pizza yet, do yourself a favor and go here! It's got a thick but airy dough and IMO better than Chicago style. Great vibe and cool place to hang out as people were watching American football and playing board games."

More information at https://thirdcoastpizza.cz/.

17/11/2025

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17/11/2025

"In our town near Plzeň, most buildings were faded concrete blocks, identical and joyless. Everything looked the same—drab, efficient, lifeless. Food shortages were normal. Bananas, for example, appeared only once a year, and people queued for hours, hoping some would be left by the time they reached them."

A first-person account of a Czech family's daring escape from the concrete blocks of Plzeň to a new life in Southern California.

17/11/2025

17 November 1989 — Remembering the Velvet Revolution

On this day in 1989, what was then Czechoslovakia witnessed the spark of a peaceful revolt born from students, theatre actors, workers and everyday citizens fed up with decades of one-party rule. The Velvet Revolution was not a war; it was a collective decision to live in truth, reclaim democracy and restore dignity.

The cry of a people was simple: freedom, transparency, and self-determination. In just days, the Communist Party relinquished its monopoly over power; the first non-Communist government in four decades took office and a nation charted a new course.

Today, that moment matters still. In a world of shifting alliances and rising pressure on democratic values, the legacy of 1989 reminds us that vigilance, cooperation and moral clarity are not optional. The Czech people showed that when truth meets courage, walls come down peacefully.

Let us honour the memory of those who marched, spoke, struck and jingled their keys — and let us renew our commitment to the spirit they ignited: a free society, rooted in truth and accountable to its people.

24/09/2025

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Many people left Bohemia after 1848, when serfdom or obligatory work by common citizenry for the upper classes ended. Many settled in Minnesota in and around New Prague.
Join us on Thursday, October 2, at 5PM in New Prague (https://www.giesenbraubierco.com/) for a presentation by Ivo Cerman from South Bohemian University titled "Bohemian Serfdom: Myth or Reality?"

19/09/2025

Today we celebrate a masterpiece of cinema and music history.

Miloš Forman’s Amadeus premiered in 1984 and went on to win eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Filmed in Prague and Kroměříž, the movie captures the genius of Mozart through the eyes of his rival, Antonio Salieri, blending myth and reality into a story about envy, divine inspiration, and the limits of human ambition.

For those of us who love Czech history and culture, Amadeus is especially meaningful. Not only was it directed by Czech-born Miloš Forman,.who brought a uniquely Central European sensibility to the screen, but it was filmed in the very city where Mozart once lived, performed, and composed. The Estates Theatre in Prague, where Don Giovanni premiered, plays a central role in the film, connecting Mozart’s genius to the stones and streets of the city.

To mark this special occasion, we're sharing an extraordinary behind-the-scenes video of the making of Amadeus. It’s a reminder of how art can transcend borders, centuries, and even rivalries to speak to something universal in all of us.

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film diretto da Milos Forman girato nel 1984.

17/09/2025

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Make these crispy and authentic Czech Bramboráky (potato pancakes) with this easy recipe. They are loaded with garlic and marjoram and fried until golden and delicious.

21/08/2025

Another soon to be Czech tennis legend will be playing her final Grand Slam at the U.S. Open. Jen do toho, Kvitová!
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Ahead of her final tournament, two-time Wimbledon champion is grateful for her ‘second career’ after 2016 knife attack she tells Simon Cambers

20/08/2025

Today, we remember the Prague Spring of 1968

Fifty-seven years ago, Prague burst into life with hope, reform, and a pursuit of democratic freedom—only to be met with tanks and oppression. Yet as the saying goes, some things never change.

In today’s tense climate, with Russia quietly eyeing influence over former Soviet states, the lessons of 1968 ring truer than ever—without fear, but with vigilance and purpose.

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23/07/2025

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