Czechast, Radio Prague International

Blood in Bohemia: castration, blinding, and murder in the Přemyslid dynasty

Violence in medieval Bohemia was nothing new—but the fate of Duke Jaromír stands apart. Mutilated by his own brothers and killed in a shocking final act, his story reveals how power struggles could turn deeply brutal. In this episode of Blood in Bohemia, we explore one of the darkest chapters of the Přemyslid dynasty.

Czechast special: Reconciliation, protest and history as Sudeten Germans meet in Brno

For this Czechast special, Vít Pohanka joins the March of Reconciliation from Pohořelice to Brno, where painful memories of the post-war expulsion of German-speaking residents still resonate. This year’s event carried added weight, as Brno hosted the Sudeten German Association’s annual gathering for the first time in history. Alongside calls for reconciliation came loud protests, revealing how emotionally charged the subject remains.

Blood in Bohemia: the brutal fall of the Vršovci clan

A powerful noble family rises close to the centre of power—and then faces sudden and devastating violence. In Blood in Bohemia, a special series of Czechast, the episode explores the story of the Vršovci and their bloody downfall. It raises a deeper question: what happens when power exists without security?

Blood in Bohemia: the massacre of the Slavníkovci clan in 995

It is one of the most brutal and decisive episodes in early Czech history. In Blood in Bohemia, a special series of Czechast, the episode examines the massacre of the Slavníkovci clan in 995. The story raises a deeper question: what role did violence play in the birth of the Czech state?

Petr Pavel and Alexander Stubb on Europe, security and democracy – special Czechast episode

In this special episode of Czechast, Czech President Petr Pavel and Finnish President Alexander Stubb have a timely discussion on Europe’s future, security, and democracy. A thoughtful conversation between two European leaders at a critical moment.