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History talks

Learn about Slovak history through stories of interesting people and places. 

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The raft harbour Polík was once a famous and busy place. Branislav Chovan
The romantic shepherd life of the past as we imagine it now was incredibly demanding - and immigrated to Slovakia. Branislav Chovan
The extraordinary advancement of Šahy can be seen in this postcard from 1950.
From Šahy the village to provincial centre. Branislav Chovan
The replica of the first Slovak car.
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It is said that the car originated from a chance meeting between a local craftsman and the tsar of Bulgaria.
In this postcard from 1963, we see the original buildings with wooden facades, typical for bath and hotel buildings in mountainous areas.
Brusno was a closer and cheaper alternative to Karlovy Vary. Branislav Chovan
Bratislava.
In the 1970s, construction turned it into the largest cement-block settlement in Slovakia. Branislav Chovan
Last time the bridge was blown up was in 1944. Branislav Chovan
Zamkovský chalet.
The communist officials failed to get rid of Štefan Zamkovský completely. Branislav Chovan
Postcards were in high demand during WWI, as well as husbands for widows. Branislav Chovan
Thatched-roof houses, like the two in this picture, are a rare sight these days.
Sometimes we overlook what seems ordinary, but that is what soon disappears. Branislav Chovan
In this postcard from the 1950s, we can see the main street of Dunajská Streda, where Ármin Vámbéri grew up.
A short story about the first European who survived a trip to western and central Asia. Branislav Chovan
Part of Devínska Kobyla in the postcard, which is probably from the early 1920s. Sandberg is seen in the background.
Even in the 16th century there were calls to protect what is today a natural reserve. Branislav Chovan
The postcard of a Senica mansion, also known as “Machatka”, dates back to 1910.
The Senica mansion was probably designed by architect Franz Anton Hillebrandt of Vienna. Branislav Chovan
The clock tower with two other towers just behind it in this World War II-era postcard.
The clock tower in Banská Bystrica was built in 1552. Branislav Chovan
If water is contaminated, drink wine instead, as in the past. Branislav Chovan
A car mastering sharp turns along the Šturec mountain pass in northern Slovakia in the 1920s.
In 1914, about 470 cars were registered in the territory of today’s Slovakia. Branislav Chovan
The Church of St John the Baptist in Kremnické Bane.
The place of worship in Kremnické Bane was probably built in the 13th century. Branislav Chovan
Bernolákovo palace was built in the calm following war and has survived multiple catastrophes. Branislav Chovan
This postcard captures the increase in change between the city vs the country in the 1930s. Branislav Chovan
Jablonka in Upper Orava
The stronger side gets what they want, whether in the 17th or 20th centuries. Branislav Chovan
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