Located in the Liberec Region, Tolstejn Castle is a "living" 15th century ruin. It is recognized as one of the more popular tourist destinations for castle enthusiasts. Hike, bike, or drive to this northern Czech Republic ruin and you will be rewarded with good beer and food from the pub and maybe, just maybe, find the hidden treasure of Robber Knights.

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The Bohemican Podcast takes to the field of battle for a 2014 re-enactment of the Battle of Chlum. This decisive battle of the Austro-Prussian War took place on July 3, 1866 in the Bohemian fields near Hradec Kralove (Koniggratz). This 19th century “killing field” would see over 40,000 killed, wounded, or captured by battle’s end.

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Some Czechs called them stone cold murders while others named them heroes of the oppressed. The Masin brother's left a divided legacy among the Czech people during their escape from communist controlled Czechoslovakia in the early 1950s. The two brothers, Josef and Ctirad, led a ragtag "Group of Five" that believed they could start a Czech resistance force behind the Soviet Iron Curtain. The Bohemican Podcast follows the manhunt and daring escape to the West of the Masin brothers.

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The Bohemican Podcast explores the telling of ancient legends and fairy tales connected to the Czech people. The cultural and historical significance to the oral and written traditions are presented in this edition with the re-telling of several Czech stories.

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We examine Czechoslovakia's first Communist President and consistently voted "Worst Czech Leader", Klement Gottwald. What many would call a "true believer" in the socialist construct, Gottwald helped the communist party gain a foot-hold in Czechoslovak politics following World War Two with a political coup backed by Moscow. During this time political rivals were ruined, dissidents were imprisoned in labor camps, and public and secret trials against individuals linked to underground movements were conducted. Gottwald took the actions similar to the pages from Stalin's "playbook". The communists were entrenched in power and the Iron Curtain fell in front of the Czech people. Our spotlight shines upon President Klement Gottwald.

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It is 1945...again. At least it is in the Czech city of Pilsen every May 8th. The Bohemican podcast will take you back to the last few weeks of World War Two when the American infantry liberated western Czechoslovakia. We will also provide information on how the city of Pilsen commemorates this benchmark in their history with the annual "Thank You America" festival.

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The Czechs and Moravians usher in the Spring on the last night of April by burning a "straw witch" at a celebration known as Carodejnice. Celebrated throughout many nations in Europe, the burning of the witches is a time to eat, drink, and be merry.....winter is over. We will look at the beginnings of this ancient festival and of the dark history of the "burning times" to provide the full story of this Walpurgis Night.

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Springtime has come to the Czech Republic. It is a time of religious observance and ancient Czech traditions. It is not uncommon to see bands of young men stumbling through the town with homemade whips in their hands looking for a young lady to swack. It is also common to see Czechs file into churches and synagogues worshiping with their brothers and sisters in the faith. The Bohemican Podcast ushers in the re-birth of the spring season in all its glory.

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The American War for Independence was over and the French Revolution Reign of Terror was in full bloom. A hero of both nations was under lock and key in the prison fortress of Olomouc in Northern Moravia (today’s Eastern part of the Czech Republic). The Marquis de Lafayette was languishing in this Austrian prison when a German and a young American hatched an escape plan. Freedom or continued imprisonment was on the line for this French knight of the Enlightenment.

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The Bohemican Podcast makes a side trip to one of the more recognized castles in Central Europe: Karlstein Castle. We will walk through the gothic gates of this 14th century stronghold and repository for some of the most important relics in all of Christendom. Built under the direction of Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, Karlstein Castle is a must visit destination for history enthusiasts. We will also stop by Velky Amerika, also known as the Czech Grand Canyon.

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