History
Bones of Celtic sacrifice victims found at Slovak castle
Archaeologists find gruesome Late Iron Age burial site with remains of at least five people – including a child – beneath Trenčín Castle.
The start of the Bratislava-Vienna train
The Third Reich put an end to the train from Petržalka.
Receding waters at Slovak reservoir reveal Roman-era burial site
Nearly 80 urns containing cremated remains were uncovered at Domaša, a rare find in the country’s north-east.
The Slavia air rifle: A Cold War export that outlived the regime
Some of the model lines were exported even to the West.
The unique architecture of Malé Leváre
From “village of death” to safe haven.
Step back 4,000 years! Ancient burial site opens to the public
A tiny village has opened a trail through ancient mounds, Slavic relics and a statue of the nation’s first saint – built entirely by locals.
Beneath a bustling square, a hidden chamber of bones
Under Velvet Revolution Square in Bratislava lies an ossuary lined with hundreds of skulls – a medieval reminder of the city’s long, layered history.
Where stones remember: the shifting fortunes of Bratislava
From Celtic hillfort to Roman acropolis, from Mongol raids to baroque reinvention – the evolution of Bratislava is etched into its very stones.
Should you visit Komárno’s Courtyard of Europe? Probably not. Try this instead.
Built to celebrate Europe, this quirky square is now mostly empty – but Komárno’s old town, full of charm and great food, is just steps away.
Crumbs of history: How two biscuits became Slovak legends
Marína and Indián biscuits are produced to this day in Piešťany.
Elite Avar warrior buried with horse showcased in new exhibition
The grave of a 7th-century cavalryman is on display in southern Slovakia until late August.
Liptovský Hrádok: a castle with a happy ending
An owner with five husbands, frequent ruin in war, and fire, this little castle has survived to finally come into its own.
The crown that made kings returns to Bratislava
See a handcrafted replica of the legendary Crown of Saint Stephen, once used to crown monarchs in St Martin’s Cathedral.
Lunch atop a Skyscraper: How a Slovak emmigrant ended up in the iconic photo
Many countries claim to be the land of origin of the men in the picture.
To market, to market, to Rimavská Sobota
Trading on Saturdays, torched by Ottomans, and torn by faith – the southern Slovak town has lived many lives on the banks of the Rimava.
Cyril and Methodius did not shape Slovak people – but their mission still matters
Historian Miroslav Lysý dismantles the myths around Great Moravia – and explains how learning Western rules made small nations succeed.
Zvolen’s Deserted Castle set for major makeover
Mediaeval landmark to receive €1.3 million for new visitor facilities, reconstructed buildings, and cultural events space.
The origins of Slovak anti-Americanism
"We will not let a decadent plutocracy tear our nation apart!" — proclaimed the propaganda of the Slovak People's Party.
Medieval gold ring unearthed in Slovakia holds Sri Lankan surprise
Exquisite 14th-century jewel may have belonged to a nobleman with ties stretching to Asia.
More than a baking bowl, it was Czechoslovak kitchen’s soul
In postwar Britain, Lady Grenfell-Baines remembered a curious home appliance. Her persistent search resurrected the Remoska.
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