His historical name was Jan Velflín from Pomuku. Most know him as Saint Jan of Nepomuk, the martyred archbishop that was thrown to his death over Prague's Charles Bridge in 1393. We will examine this 14th century Czech martyr and the various legends attributed to the motivations of his murder. Was he murdered because he was protecting the sanctity of the confessional or was he marked for death because he backed the wrong Pope? We will examine the many angles of this story on this edition of the Bohemican Podcast.

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This Bohemian Prince was murdered before taking the throne yet his dedication to his faith and to his people solidified his place atop all Czech historical figures. On this episode of the Bohemican Podcast, we will examine his short life, conversion to the Christian faith, his murder, and his influence upon the Czech people for nearly 1000 years. This is the story of St. Wenceslaus, Duke of Bohemia.

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The Knights Templar have roots across Europe and here in Bohemia. Before their disbanding and punishment inflicted by the Holy Church, the Knights Templar had a foothold in Prague. On this episode, we will walk through Prague and point out what remains of this order and the legends that refuse to die out.

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The Czech people have been greatly influenced by their European neighbors through the centuries. Many speculate that these influences have colored and shaped their viewpoint on the world around them. Foreign political pressures have, at times, isolated the Czech people from foreign contact and cultural exchange. In the 21st Century, the Czech people continue to struggle with age-old rivalries and exposure to a variety of new challenges on the world stage.

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The history of the Jewish people in Prague is one of triumph and heartbreak, setbacks and survival. Long an integral part of the citizenry of Prague, the Jewish community adapted to various regal mandates and survived horrible medieval pogroms. Rabbi Loew's 16th century leadership and faith inspired succeeding generations and a mythical man of clay was said to protect the innocent of Prague. Throughout the dark days of medieval justice and a 20th century holocaust, the Jews of Prague persevered. Join us for a look into the history of Jewish Prague.

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My co-host, Travis Dow, from the History of Alchemy Podcasts, details his adventure speaking Yiddish in the Ukraine and ignorantly overcoming Transnistrian separatists in Moldova. This interview will highlight some of the differences between Central and Eastern Europe, or even "former Warsaw Pact" and "former Soviet Union". This is an interesting and cautionary tale for those adventurers backpacking across Europe. Gather 'round children. It's story time.

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St. Adalbert of Prague was a 10th century Benedictine monk, Bishop, and martyr. His influence on converting the Central European people to Christianity made him a true missionary of the Word. We will follow this Patron Saint of Poland and Hungary along his journey from Prague to Rome and throughout Central Europe culminating in his death at the hands of Prussian pagans in 997 A.D.

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Na Zdravi­!!! Beer production in Bohemia has a long tradition and several large contributions to the beer drinking world. We will explain the history of Pislner Pivo, talk of the process, and take a "field trip" to a local Prague pub for a first hand account of enjoying this Pivo Paradise.

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In part two of a two-part program, we focus upon Rudolph II's manic interest in alchemy and the occult. His tolerance of religious practices allowed for an "open door policy" to scientific and artistic outcasts throughout Europa. His interactions and freedoms granted to Prague's Jewish community left a lasting mark upon this mystical city of Bohemia.

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Prague has a well-documented history spanning hundreds of years. Sometimes this history is dark and foreboding. This is especially true of Prague's underground. Beneath the city streets of today, a forgotten part of Prague still lingers. Our first show focuses upon the dark stories of torture and imprisonment in the tunnels under Old Town Square.

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