In December 1985, the western part of what was then Czechoslovakia was struck by the strongest earthquake of modern times, ...

Archaeologists stumbled across multiple military graves during highway construction in Central Europe — shedding light on ...

As church bells chime and peal the New Year, historians say the looting of more than 150,000 bells during World War II left ...

Now well over 800 years old, the Codex Gigas is one of the most impressive artifacts from the Medieval period of Europe.

Born in the United States, Gwendolyn Albert came to Czechoslovakia to study the Czech language in September 1989, where she experienced the fall of the communist regime in Prague. Because of those ...

Explore the history of the Torah that survived the Holocaust and its significance to Congregation B’nai Jacob.

Nativity scenes celebrating the birth of the baby Jesus have a long tradition in the Czech lands, dating back to 1560.

European travel guru Rick Steves thinks tourists should visit this captivating town in the Czech Republic, as arriving there ...

I’ll Meet You There, a new joint business concept by sisters Lindsay and Jaymie McGrath, opened its bookstore on Dec. 8. Its ...

Researchers have discovered a brain enzyme that could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases by restoring ...

In many countries, Dec 26, also known as Boxing Day, is better known as St Stephen s Day Stephen was the first Christian ...