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• The 17th century witch trials in northern Moravia: was everything really as we thought? 04.07.2026 45мин

  The witch trials in northern Moravia claimed nearly two hundred lives and remain one of the darkest episodes in the history of today's Czechia. In Blood in Bohemia, a special series of Czechast, Vít Pohanka and Rob Cameron revisit the story with historian Jaroslav Čechura. The episode explores both the traditional interpretation of the trials and a thought-provoking new perspective on their origins.
• Blood in Bohemia: the rise and assassination of Albrecht von Wallenstein 27.06.2026 38мин

  Military commander, entrepreneur, statesman—or traitor? The latest episode of Blood in Bohemia, a special series of Czechast by Radio Prague International, explores the remarkable life of Albrecht von Wallenstein. Historian Jaroslav Čechura explains how a Bohemian nobleman rose to become the Emperor's most powerful general before being assassinated by his own officers.
• The day Bohemia lost its head(s) 20.06.2026 50мин

  The execution of twenty-seven leaders of the Bohemian Revolt on Prague's Old Town Square ranks among the most dramatic public executions in European history. In this episode of Blood in Bohemia, a special series of Czechast, Rob Cameron and Vít Pohanka retrace the events that followed the Battle of White Mountain and examine how one morning in June 1621 transformed the Czech lands for centuries.
• St. Martin in the Wall: one of Prague's oldest—and most welcoming—churches 15.06.2026 19мин

  In the latest episode of Prague Off the Beaten Track, a Czechast series, we step inside the Church of St. Martin in the Wall, one of Prague's oldest and least-known historic churches. Hidden just off Národní třída, it played a remarkable role in the Hussite movement and today offers one of the city's most welcoming and distinctive Protestant communities.
• Blood in Bohemia: the Second Defenestration of Prague and the window that changed Europe 13.06.2026 38мин

  The Second Defenestration of Prague is one of the best-known episodes in Czech history, yet the dramatic fall from the windows of Prague Castle was only the beginning. In Blood in Bohemia, a special series of Czechast, journalists Vít Pohanka and Rob Cameron explore how a failed triple murder became the spark that ignited the Thirty Years' War and changed the course of European history.
• Blood in Bohemia: how a sermon in Prague turned into a massacre in 1419 06.06.2026 32мин

  The First Prague Defenestration is one of the most dramatic turning points in Czech history. In Blood in Bohemia, a special series of Czechast, Vít Pohanka and Rob Cameron trace how religious tension, fear, and politics led to violence in Prague in 1419. With insights from historian Eva Doležalová, the episode shows how one act helped ignite the Hussite Wars.
• Blood in Bohemia: castration, blinding, and murder in the Přemyslid dynasty 30.05.2026 27мин

  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 25.05.2026 26мин

  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 23.05.2026 28мин

  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 16.05.2026 31мин

  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 11.05.2026 43мин

  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.      
• Blood in Bohemia: the violent legend of the Maidens’ War 09.05.2026 31мин

  It is a dramatic legend of violence between women striving for independence and men determined to reassert control. In Blood in Bohemia, a special series of Czechast, the episode explores the Maidens’ War and its enduring appeal. The story raises a deeper question: why has this bloody myth remained so powerful for centuries?
• British Ambassador Matt Field on Czechia, Ukraine and why public media “matter more than ever” 06.05.2026 29мин

  In the latest episode of Czechast, British Ambassador Matt Field speaks about his experience in Czechia, the impact of Brexit, and Western support for Ukraine. Drawing on his time in the Balkans, he also reflects on Europe’s changing security landscape and explains why institutions like the BBC World Service and Radio Prague International remain essential in the age of disinformation.
• Blood in Bohemia: the killing of Saint Wenceslas and the birth of a legend 02.05.2026 37мин

  The story of Saint Wenceslas is often told as a tale of faith and virtue—but it begins with violence. In Blood in Bohemia, a special series of Czechast, the episode examines what we really know about his death. It is a story where history and legend have been intertwined for more than a thousand years.
• Blood in Bohemia: a new Czechast series explores the darkest chapters of Czech history 01.05.2026 12мин

  Blood in Bohemia is a special series of Czechast, the podcast in English about all things Czech. In it, Vít Pohanka teams up with BBC correspondent Rob Cameron to revisit some of the most brutal and defining moments in Czech history. Before the series begins, they sit down together to explain what drew them to these stories — and why they still matter today.
• Alejandro Cruz on life in Prague: a Mexican perspective on culture, identity and belonging 25.04.2026 46мин

  In Czechast, Mexican entrepreneur Alejandro Cruz reflects on his life in Prague and the cultural differences he encountered and what made him start podascting. He speaks about identity, belonging, and the challenges of adapting to a new society. His experience offers a personal insight into what it means to live between cultures.
• Roma segregation, refugees, and climate: Amnesty flags concerns in Czechia 21.04.2026 6мин

  The latest Amnesty International report points to persistent human rights challenges in Czechia. These include segregation in education, growing pressure on refugee integration, and controversial arms exports. Climate policy, or rather the lack-off it, is also emerging as a key human rights issue.
• Amnesty’s Martina Nejedlá on Czechia’s human rights record 21.04.2026 15мин

  Amnesty International’s latest annual report on human rights is the focus of this Czechast episode. In the full interview, spokesperson Martina Nejedlá discusses key findings on Czechia, from education and migration to climate policy. The conversation offers a deeper look at the challenges highlighted in the report.
• Hidden star of Prague: discover Obora Hvězda 18.04.2026 14мин

  In this episode of Prague off the Beaten Track, we explore Obora Hvězda, a quiet park in Prague 6 that hides a remarkable story. From its origins as a royal game reserve to the striking Renaissance Letohrádek Hvězda, the site reflects centuries of history, ambition, and transformation. Today, it offers a calm escape — but beneath the surface lies a landscape shaped as much by human design as by nature itself.
• Strong industry, slower decisions: Czechia’s place in NATO readiness ranking 15.04.2026 25мин

  In this special episode of Czechast, we take a closer look at Czechia’s defence readiness in today’s rapidly changing security environment. Our guest is Martin Sklenář, analyst and co-author of a new report by GLOBSEC, a respected Bratislava-based think tank focusing on security, geopolitics, and international affairs across Europe and beyond.