History talks, page 5
Learn about Slovak history through stories of interesting people and places.
The married priest at Devín
The Council of Trent that took place in 1545 – 1563 imposed on bishops the obligation to regularly visit parishes in their diocese.
Legiontrain begins two-month trip across Slovakia
The replica is modeled after trains that transported the Czechoslovak Legion across Russia during the First World War.
The neighbours of Žarnovica
The history of the central-Slovak town of Žarnovica is closely connected with the nearby environment.
12 places where you can see the works of one of the best medieval wood carvers
The works of the renowned Master Paul are not limited just to Levoča.
Bratislava Castle exhibition: Celts in Slovak territory
The first ethnic group known by name which lived on Slovak territory may have ended differently than previously thought, shows an exhibition presenting many artefacts, interactive features and models.
To hell for playing cards
The goal of the Crusades in the Middle Ages was to regain holy sites for the Christians. It is known, however, that the Crusaders did not achieve great success in Asia, and though the campaigns were carried out in the name of higher ideals, they mostly degraded into low looting.
The Roma competitors
The Roma didn’t have an easy life during the Austro-Hungarian Empire, as they were barely tolerated by the majority of the population.
Greater Bratislava
One of the important milestones of our capital is connected with the year 1946. The post-World-War II cabinet came to the conclusion that Bratislava, as the residence of top political and state Slovak national bodies, needed an adequate base.
The fight for dominance
The name of the eastern Slovak town of Bardejov has roots in the male Christian name, Bartolomej, or Bartholomew.
Napoleon’s oak planted in Bratislava's Tyršovo Embankment
An oak of Napoleonic legend was replanted, part of a commemoration spanning several days.
A profitable craft
The first written mentions of butchers in the territory of Slovakia date back to the 13th century.
A test with a tank
The first – and for a long time also the only solid – bridge in Bratislava appeared in 1890. It was opened with great pomp and splendor; in attendance was Kaiser Ferenc József himself who benignly agreed for the bridge to bear his name.
The hard life of Modrý Kameň
For about a century and a half, the territory of modern Slovakia was a direct neighbour of the expanding Ottoman Empire. The southern regions of Slovakia especially suffered from Turkish behaviour.
Invalids in the church
The name of the Invalids’ Church / Invalidský kostol in Trnava may be a bit confusing.
A memory of woods
Some time at the end of the 1920s, Czech painter Václav Malý climbed the steep slope of Čebrať Hill, and from there he painted a panoramic picture of the town Ružomberok.
Moldava free-run wine
The town of Moldava nad Bodvou in eastern Slovakia was originally not called Moldava.
Ball season
In this postcard from 1902, we see three elderly men courting a young lady. Considering their clothes, this situation might have happened at some festive event, maybe a ball.
The street of national monuments
In the past, the area between the modern-day Slavín monument and Palisády neighbourhood was composed of vast vineyards.
Evil in threes
All mediaeval towns saw a similar story: during their path to independence and autonomy, they clashed with the implacable stance of their lords. The town of Kežmaork, lying in the Spiš region, thus clashed with István II. Thököly, owner of the Kežmarok Castle.
The mystery of too serious card players
When and where this fascinating photo was made is a mystery - the only lead the image of three card players fascinated by a bottle of wine reveals is its publisher.
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