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A Rich Cultural History: King Ottokar I
Ottokar I (Premysl Otakar I) was the first true King of Bohemia. Prior to his time, the country had been ruled by dukes. He was a member of the famous Premyslid dynasty that ruled the [More …]
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A Rich Cultural History: Bretislaus I
The Premyslid dynasty ruled Bohemia (and, at time, rather extensive surrounding areas) for centuries. As with any ruling family, it had more than its share of interesting characters, among which was Bretislaus (Bretislav) I. Bretislaus [More …]
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A Rich Cultural History: St. Vitus’ Cathedral
St. Vitus’ Cathedral This truly striking piece of architecture, similar to Notre Dame in Paris, is the work of centuries. It began as a chapel, and gradually grew to the soaring edifice so often photographed [More …]
