Cyril and Methodius

This region of the Czech Republic, known as Moravia, is where the brothers Cyril and Methodius first arrived. They are credited with developing the early form of Slavic language and writing which now has developed into all of the Slavic languages including Czech, Russian, and Polish.

Czech Republic - Southern Moravia, My Czech Relatives

August 8th 2008
Our last stop on our two week long trip was in the Southeastern part of the Czech Republic at my relatives' house. We made one vital stop on our way through the Czech Republic at the Plzensky Prazdroj (Pilsner Urquell) brewery in the town of Plzen. While German and American breweries are often associated with Pilsner styles of beer, it was the Czechs who originally developed it and in m ... read more

Europe » Czech Republic

Following the First World War, the closely related Czechs and Slovaks of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire merged to form Czechoslovakia. During the interwar years, the new country's leaders were frequently preoccupied with meeting the demands of ot... ... read more

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