Czech Historian Awarded National Jewish Book Award for Groundbreaking Work on Queer Experiences During the Holocaust A modern work of historical scholarship is shedding light on a previously marginalized aspect of the Holocaust: the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals during the Nazi regime. Anna Hájková, a Czech historian and docent of modern European history at the … Read more
Prague is once again stepping into the role of a historical European capital, this time transforming into 19th-century New York for a new Netflix series. Production is underway for “The Age of Innocence,” adapted from Edith Wharton’s classic novel, bringing a significant influx of investment and attention to the Czech Republic. This latest project adds … Read more
Brno to Commemorate Lost Great synagogue with Memorial and Cultural Program Brno is undertaking a renewed effort to remember its once-grand Great Synagogue, which was destroyed in 1939 during the Nazi occupation. A memorial is planned for the site where the synagogue stood, and a program of cultural events will accompany the commemoration. Historical Context … Read more