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bohemican

A look into the history, culture, traditions, and people of the Czech Republic from the eyes of two American expats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Destination: Houska Castle and the Pit to Hell

Destination: Houska Castle and the Pit to Hell

Houska Castle is generally known as the most haunted castle in all of Bohemia. A large gash in the limestone rock opened... Read more

29 Jan 2014

22mins

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Episode #18: The Velvet Revolution

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 ... Read more

17 Nov 2013

25mins

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A Czech Christmas Krampus

A Czech Christmas Krampus

Pete and Travis back together for another Christmas episode from Prague!!! Tonight we talk about the spooky traditions c... Read more

17 Dec 2019

24mins

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Destination: Cesky Krumlov

Destination: Cesky Krumlov

In our first "Destination Special Edition" episode, we will take a tour of beautiful Cesky Krumlov in Southern Bohemia. ... Read more

20 Jun 2013

21mins

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Episode #13: The Life and Death of Jan Hus

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 ... Read more

15 Jul 2013

41mins

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Episode #25: Czech Easter, Passover, and Ancient Traditions

Episode #25: Czech Easter, Passover, and Ancient Traditions

Springtime has come to the Czech Republic. It is a time of religious observance and ancient Czech traditions. It is not ... Read more

3 Apr 2014

28mins

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Episode #19: The Assassination of Reinhard Heydrich and the Aftermath

Episode #19: The Assassination of Reinhard Heydrich and the Aftermath

Operation Anthropoid was organized to rid the Czech people of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, Reinhard Heydrich... Read more

30 Nov 2013

47mins

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Episode #14: Prague Spring and Jan Palach

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 ... Read more

4 Aug 2013

31mins

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Episode #28: Klement Gottwald: Stalin's Protege in Power

Episode #28: Klement Gottwald: Stalin's Protege in Power

We examine Czechoslovakia's first Communist President and consistently voted "Worst Czech Leader", Klement Gottwald. Wha... Read more

18 May 2014

11mins

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Episode #31: Battle of Chlum 1866: The Killing Fields of Koniggratz

Episode #31: Battle of Chlum 1866: The Killing Fields of Koniggratz

The Bohemican Podcast takes to the field of battle for a 2014 re-enactment of the Battle of Chlum. This decisive battle ... Read more

21 Jul 2014

25mins

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Episode #74: Destination: Brno

Episode #74: Destination: Brno

Join Pete and Travis for a road trip to Moravia in the Czech Republic to explore the city of Brno. Take in the museums, ... Read more

6 Aug 2019

11mins

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Destination: Kutna Hora

Destination: Kutna Hora

This destination episode takes us to the Medieval silver mining boom town of Kutna Hora just east of Prague. We will lea... Read more

1 Sep 2013

17mins

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Czechs and The Great War: Winds of War

Czechs and The Great War: Winds of War

On the first episode of our special Bohemican Podcast series called Czechs in the Great War, we will set the table with ... Read more

26 Nov 2013

27mins

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Destination: City of Strakonice: Bagpipes, Beer, and Fez Hats

Destination: City of Strakonice: Bagpipes, Beer, and Fez Hats

Every two years, the city Strakonice plays host to the International Bagpipe Festival and the Bohemican Podcast gives yo... Read more

31 Aug 2014

22mins

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Travis Makes Candy (help!)

Travis Makes Candy (help!)

Travis is no longer a tech writer and is now learning how to make candy in Germany, so he can start a business in Oregon... Read more

20 Oct 2019

17mins

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Episode #26: The Czech Spring Rite of Witch Burning

Episode #26: The Czech Spring Rite of Witch Burning

The Czechs and Moravians usher in the Spring on the last night of April by burning a "straw witch" at a celebration know... Read more

22 Apr 2014

18mins

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Bohemican Bedtime Stories: Charles Bridge

Bohemican Bedtime Stories: Charles Bridge

On our first edition of Bohemican Bedtime Stories we will explore several legends about the Charles Bridge in Prague. On... Read more

17 Jan 2016

17mins

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Episode #53: Tuzeks and Czech Life Behind the Iron Curtain

Episode #53: Tuzeks and Czech Life Behind the Iron Curtain

On this episode of the Bohemican Podcast, we take a trip back in time and revisit life in Czechoslovakia under communist... Read more

3 Apr 2016

1hr 4mins

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Episode #46: Jan Mydlar: Prague's Executioner

Episode #46: Jan Mydlar: Prague's Executioner

Jan Mydlar led an eventful life in the 17th century. He was well respected at his gruesome occupation as Prague's Old To... Read more

27 Sep 2015

30mins

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Episode #57: Czech Food

Episode #57: Czech Food

An episode way over due. On tonight's Bohemican Podcast, we talk Czech food in many forms and interview Czechs and expat... Read more

30 Jun 2016

14mins

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