Prague Times
A city is more than just a location - it's a kaleidoscope of history, places, people and trends. This podcast looks at Prague, in the center of Europe, from a number of perspectives, including what it is now, what is has been and where it's going. It's Prague THEN, Prague NOW, Prague LATER.
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THERE - Yet More UNESCO We finish off the UNESCO listings for CZ with the most recent additions, all in Bohemia, three of which are shared with other countries. Delve into the history of mining, horses, forests and spas, and get some great weekend getaway ideas. See a images of these places in the video version of this
THEN - Charles IV (1346-1378) The Luxembourgs now produce the man who would become known as Charles IV - considered by many to be the greatest Czech of all time. He'd found Charles University, commission St. Vitus and Charles Bridge, design New Town, move the capital of the Holy Roman Empire to Prague, build a LOT of c
LIT - Prague Books Guests: David Humphreys & Melissa Joulwan, Strong Sense of Place podcast Prague inspires people, and some of those people write books set there. We take a look at some books about the City of 100 Spires as well as some Prague lore with David Humphreys & Melissa Joulwan, who run the Strong Sense of Pl
FOLKS - Strong Sense of Place Guests: Melissa Joulwan & David Humphreys, Strong Sense of Place podcast Books can entertain, inform and even make you want to travel. My guests today run the Strong Sense of Place podcast out of their flat here in Prague which combines the best of reading and travel in one jam-packed webs
MISC - Money Matters Money makes the world go round, but who and what is on our money? This episode looks at the figures and icons Czechs have decided are worthy of being immortalized on their currency, and by extension we'll learn a little about the story this country tells itself about itself. See a video version on
GLUG - That's the Spirit(s) We've talked about the oldest pub in Prague, beer and wine - now it's time to dive in to the spirit world with a look at some of the liquors Czechs like to drink. See a video version on our YouTube channel. Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our Buy Me a Coffee page! SECTIONS