The childhood home of Jan Palach is to be turned into a memorial to the
student who burned himself to death in January 1969 to protest against
apathy in the face of the Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia that began
Alan Porter of Leek has spent more than two years painting a six metre by four metre picture of children in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia, entitled Children are the Future.
Dear fellow Bike-Lovers, We are “spokey” pleased to invite you to the 5th Anniversary of CRITICAL MASS BRATISLAVA & 4th Anniversary of Cyklo Kuchyňa/Bike Kitchen Bratislava on Friday, 24/4/2015 in – are you guessing? – Bratislava, Slovakia!
It’s that time again, when we gather to test our wits for the English Quiz Night at Goblins! Make sure to reserve your table early! just call Goblins on 0948582362 to make your reservation.
Editor's Note: This is part of a monthly series of stories by the Community History Writers, a group of area individuals committed to documenting and writing about local history and the people, places and happenings that created the various communities within Morgan County.
Rena Kornreich and her younger sister, Danka, grew up in the village of Tylicz, Poland. This shot was taken in Holland in 1945, after their liberation from Auschwitz.
Suzanna Braun, who experienced the horrors of the Holocaust and defied death at least three times, believes she survived because of her determination to save her sister - and some divine intervention.
Czech ice hockey legend Jaroslav Holík, who helped Czechoslovakia win a
hockey world title and an Olympic bronze medal, has died at the age of 72.
The forward scored 57 goals for Czechoslovakia in his 142 international
Czech ice-hockey legend Jaroslav Holík, who helped Czechoslovakia win a
hockey world title and an Olympic bronze medal, has died at the age of 72.
The forward scored 57 goals for Czechoslovakia in his 142 international
