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What do Slovak government and Nazism have in common?
The fight against degenerate art.
History Talks: Mysterious Ruthenians
Not much is known about the origins of those living in the north east of Slovakia.
At Slavín memorial, Bratislava photographer feels like in Johannesburg
Freedom, not monuments, is the soul of Bratislava, says photographer Andrej Ďuríček.
From small Slovak village to Mount Suribachi on iconic WW2 photo
The fact that a Slovak native was among the men raising the US flag on Iwo Jima was not known until 2008.
History Talks: Once riches for emperors, now largely forgotten
A gold and silver vein worth a visit from emperors among the many narrow valleys of the Štiavnické vrchy mountains.
A Czech Slovakia: A country destined by history to fail
It's striking to observe that some Czech scholars still possess a selective understanding of Slovak history.
History Talks: The downfall of Sobrance spa
Only one of 16 buildings was left standing after air raids during WWII.
History Talks: The communist grocery store Zdroj
All food stores under private ownership were consolidated into one grocery network under communism.
Why once culturally rich Spiš region is now underdeveloped
Many Slovaks do not know this part of their history.
After many years behind a lock, Bratislava may finally open historic attraction
So far, only archaeologists are allowed inside the ossuary.
Ružomberok postcard shows local mediaeval sole means of transport
The raft harbour Polík was once a famous and busy place.
3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days
Join the astronomical observation above the courtyard of Bratislava Castle or music and dance theatre performance.
Rural idyll considered quintessentially Slovak not endemic
The romantic shepherd life of the past as we imagine it now was incredibly demanding - and immigrated to Slovakia.
Maya experts use Slovak place names to orient themselves in Guatemala's jungle
Slovaks shed new light on Maya history.
The first step to becoming an urban centre? Move the cattle market outside of town
From Šahy the village to provincial centre.
'At the right moment, she gave us all optimism and courage': President Čaputová honours US singer
Joan Baez spotlighted human rights violations in communist Czechoslovakia.
Replica of first Slovak-made car goes on display near where the original was built
It is said that the car originated from a chance meeting between a local craftsman and the tsar of Bulgaria.
Where can you find the 'spa of lumberjacks' in Slovakia?
Brusno was a closer and cheaper alternative to Karlovy Vary.
How Czechoslovakia helped Israel militarily during its birth
Today, Slovakia is turning away from providing aid.
‘Attractive’ Slovak spy worked for the BBC during the Cold War without any suspicion
Terézia Javorská, 73, headed the BBC World Service’s Slovak section.
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