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Whipping away infertility at Easter with a pomlázka
A traditional practice involves braided willow branches called a pomlázka and plum brandy. Easter in Europe has always been tied up with spring rituals related to fertility and birth. Bunnies are among…
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The creepy Bone Church of Kutná Hora
Bones from 40,000 plague and war victims are in creative sculptures in the Bone Church. The ossuary at Sedlec is generally called the Bone Church, and for good reason. Bones from tens…
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A scary ghost bride stalks motorists at the Nine Crosses exit
A wedding ended in a massacre, and the ghost bride now haunts the D1 motorway. The tale of an unhappy female ghost causing havoc for motorists on the highway is almost universal.…
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Magic Prague Tour shows a week of wonders
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…
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Monsters of Prague: Faust House
The Faust House is one of Prague’s most intriguing locations This post is the first in a series of three, leading up to Halloween. While Halloween as we know it is not…
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The Bohemian Connection
Bohemian /bəʊˈhiːmɪən/ (n.) 1. A native or inhabitant of Bohemia. 2. A socially unconventional person, especially one who is involved in the arts. [ mid 19th century: from French bohémien ‘Gypsy’ (because…
