🇨🇿 What made Czechoslovakia’s Communist past different? Historian Jacob Mikanowski takes us through its unique history—from Dubček’s Prague Spring to the Velvet Revolution. Was Václav Havel really alone in calling for reformed socialism? And how does the past shape the Czech Republic today? 📖 Read or listen to the full interview on our website! | Radio Prague International

😱The Country Disappeared From the World Map! CONTEXT: Czechoslovakia was once a well-known European nation, but today it no longer exists on the world map. Even now, many people believe this country still exists because its name appears in old books, outdated maps, movies, and novels. Surprisingly, Czechoslovakia didn’t disappear because of war, destruction, or any major political crisis. Life was normal — people used the same currency, supported the same national teams, shared the same passpor