The palace that houses the Czech Senate is haunted by the ghost of a trumpeter Some people like to sleep in late, especially after a night of partying. And isn’t it just…
The Astronomical Clock has been restored to its pre-war condition The Astronomical Clock at Prague’s Old Town Square has been rebuilt, returning its inner clockwork to the weights and gears system used…
The general took astrology very seriously, even delaying a battle due to the stars Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein, one of the most significant generals of the Thirty Years’ War, had a…
A Brazilian fan of the deck explains why it is his favorite to read People from all sorts of backgrounds become involved with Tarot, and also have different reasons for choosing the…
Books by the 20th century occultist remain in print but the man is an enigma When people think of the occult in Prague, the time of Rudolf II comes to mind. But…
Charles Bridge was falling down until an architect made a deal Making a large building or a bridge requires a lot of complex math and engineering. But back in the Middle Ages…
The British alchemist went from highs to lows to a premature death in the Rudolfine era When it comes to alchemists in Bohemia working under Rudolf II, two names stand out: Edward…
Madame de Thebes read cards at Prague Castle but fell afoul of the Gestapo One of the big attractions of Prague Castle is the Golden Lane. Legends claim it was home to alchemists…
More than 100 spirits inhabit the historical parts of the Czech capital Prague is filled with ghosts, at least according to popular legends. But just how many is an open question. Books…
People can see esoteric treasures plus meet like-minded people Prague, and much of Bohemia, is just filled with mystical and curious places. Finding them on your own and separating the fact from…
The singer known for her patriotism also dabbled in the occult and loved black People in the Czech Republic know Ema Destinnová from her somewhat idealized portrait on the Kč 2,000 banknote.…
A friendly green vodník used to be a regular in pubs near Kampa Island There is a particular type of Bohemian supernatural being called a vodník, or water sprite. They are related…
