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By Peter CollmanSociety & Culture History

bohemican episodes

November 17, 2013 Episode #18: The Velvet Revolution
November 17, 1989 marks an important benchmark in Czech history. On this day a peaceful student protest in Prague ended in riot police suppression. By week's end some 500,000 people filled the streets to oppose the Communist status quo. The Velvet Revolution ended the Socialist Republic and ushered in the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic.

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26 min
November 13, 2013 Episode #17: Jara Chimrman: The man, the myth, the legend
This is the original "International Man of Mystery". He is the most famous Czech in history for accomplishments ranging from discovering the North Pole to inventing the telephone. Many believe this famous man of the late 19th century helped shape the 20th century through his inspired yet overshadowed accomplishments. Plays, books, and several film adaptations have kept his memory alive for over one hundred years. Not too bad for a man that never existed. We will do our best to piece together the semi-factual fragments of Chimrman's life and present this legend that is little known to outsider yet revered by the Czech people. The man...the myth...the legend of Jara Chimrman.

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9 min
October 20, 2013 Episode #16: Czech Witches, Dungeons, Vampires, and the Occult
The Czech Republic is a land full of legend and lore. As the days grow short this Fall and the nights last longer, dark stories of witches and vampires seem to creep up among visitors and expats. Halloween is upon us here in Prague and we will examine this recently embraced holiday and the ghost stories that fit the season.

A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic.
Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link)

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40 min
September 01, 2013 Destination: Kutna Hora
This destination episode takes us to the Medieval silver mining boom town of Kutna Hora just east of Prague. We will lead you through the streets of this amazing town and introduce you to St. Barbara Church, the silver depository of the Italian Court, and the erie bone church ossuary in Sedlec.

A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic.
Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link)

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18 min
August 19, 2013 Episode #15: The Vampire Graveyard of Celakovice
In a small Czech town called Celakovice there remains a lingering tale of the un-dead. Archaeologists have discovered a vampire graveyard that contains 14 medieval human remains, buried with anti-vampire techniques that date back to the early 11th century. We will examine these European methods to prevent vampire reanimation and provide reasons why the people of the middle ages went to these great lengths to keep the dead, dead.

A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic.
Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link)

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19 min
August 14, 2013 Destination: Krivoklat Castle
This 13th century hunting castle, served as a Bohemian statement of strength, a residence of the future Holy Roman Emperor, and a prison during the 16th century. Our destination episode takes us on a 30 minute drive west of Prague to see one of the oldest castles in the Republic.

A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic.
Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link)

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16 min
August 04, 2013 Episode #14: Prague Spring and Jan Palach
The late 1960's were a time of social and political upheaval around the world and Prague was no exception. In 1968, the Czechoslovakian people were pushing for more openness with the West and the concept of "Socialism with a face" was in vogue. With the election of reformist Secretary Alexander Dubcek, Moscow had enough and ordered Warsaw Pact forces into Czechoslovakia. All reforms were suspended but the flame of freedom would not perish. The self-immolation of college student Jan Palach in January of 1969 and his death several days later would resonate across the globe.

A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic.
Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link)

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32 min
July 15, 2013 Episode #13: The Life and Death of Jan Hus
Jan Hus was a Czech priest and philosopher and was known to be the first church reformer of the early 15th century. His viewpoint on the Catholic Church and her priests sparked a backlash that led to his excommunication and later execution in 1419. The followers of Jan Hus took up arms in his memory and helped to usher in the Thirty Years War. We will examine the life of Jan Hus and the aftermath that ensued; the Hussite War.
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42 min
June 27, 2013 Episode #12: Sokol: A Movement That Defined a Nation
Sokol (Falcon in English) is a people's movement that began in the 19th century in the Czech lands. With it's athletic foundation centered around gymnastics, Sokol's patriotic ideals helped to establish a revival of the "Czech Identity". Membership soared in the early 20th century as the first Republic of Czechoslovakia took hold. Our podcast focuses upon the unique bond Sokol had on the Czech revival of the past and the role Sokol plays even today.
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18 min
June 20, 2013 Destination: Cesky Krumlov
In our first "Destination Special Edition" episode, we will take a tour of beautiful Cesky Krumlov in Southern Bohemia. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a favorite destination for foreign travelers and we will bring you first hand insight to the top spots in this historic town.

A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic.
Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link)

Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik — Facebook Podcastnik Page — Instagram @podcastnik

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22 min