Gratitude, Memory, Celebration: The Silent Heroes in the Struggle Against CommunismNov 19, 2024Nov 19, 2024
Communist Crimes in Czechoslovakia: the Ďáblice CemeteryThe tragic faith of mothers held as political prisoners and their childrenJul 30, 2024Jul 30, 2024
Exiled To A Foreign Land: How Lasting International Friendships Were Forged During World War IThe Ledro Valley population was forced to evacuate their towns and villages on the eve of Italy declaring war on Austria-Hungary, in May…Feb 10, 2024Feb 10, 2024
The Seminarian Who Found His Calling In Communist Captivity: Blessed Ján HavlíkJán Havlík in two mugshots taken after his arrest (credit: Radošovce parish official website)Feb 5, 2024Feb 5, 2024
Hedviga Rozborová, Innocent Victim of Communist BrutalityHow the communist regime found a scapegoat for a nonexistent revolt.Oct 21, 2023Oct 21, 2023
Josef Bryks: The “Captive Heart” Struggling Against Nazism And CommunismThe incredible true story of one of Czechoslovakia’s finest heroes.Jun 14, 2023Jun 14, 2023
How A Future Supermodel Was Held Hostage By Communist CzechoslovakiaThe struggle between Pavlína Pořízková’s family and communism.Apr 22, 2023Apr 22, 2023
Slovak Christians Set The Example In The Struggle For FreedomThe English translation of President Čaputová's address for the 35th Anniversary of the Candle Demonstration in Bratislava.Mar 25, 2023Mar 25, 2023
Were Red Army Soldiers Really “Liberators” in WWII?Violence, rapes, and deportations in 1944–45 Czechoslovakia tell a different story.Jan 22, 2023Jan 22, 2023
In Memoriam — Prof. Vladimír KrčméryAn amazing person, who will be greatly missed.Dec 28, 2022Dec 28, 2022
Published inThe ShortformThree Books To Debunk Putin’s PropagandaKnow your history, and the truth shall set you free.May 20, 2022May 20, 2022
A Wave Of Solidarity Starts On May 13Can primary or secondary school children give up ice cream? We think so. Their little support can go a long way.May 13, 2022May 13, 2022
Il 13 maggio parte un’ondata di solidarietàI bambini della scuola primaria o secondaria possono rinunciare a un gelato? Noi pensiamo di sì. Il loro piccolo sostegno può fare molto.May 13, 2022May 13, 2022
Published inThe RiffWhen Joan Baez Challenged The Regime in CzechoslovakiaAnd how she still cared 29 years later.Jan 18, 20221Jan 18, 20221
How Communism Failed to Erase Christianity and ChristmasWhen totalitarian regimes decide to destroy Christians, true faith and hope usually win over ideology and evil. Why celebrating Christmas…Dec 24, 2021Dec 24, 2021
Published inThe Riff11 Christmas Songs for Your Holiday PlaylistWhether you’re a believer or not, Christmas music has a charm all its own.Dec 15, 20214Dec 15, 20214
The Shocking Analogy Between Nazi and Communist Labor CampsBesides the obvious crimes that took place in them, a sinister similarity deserves attention.Dec 13, 20212Dec 13, 20212
Published inThe ShortformI’m Hopeful, And I Like ItHopeful people are sometimes struggling with disappointment. In fact, we sometimes end up questioning our hopefulness because we were…Nov 15, 20214Nov 15, 20214
Published inThe RiffWhy “Reno” Is One of Bruce Springsteen’s Best SongsBack in 2005, Bruce Springsteen released “Devils and Dust,” a solo record with songs about “souls that are in danger, or at risk,” as…Oct 24, 2021Oct 24, 2021
The “Freedom Train”: A Tale of Friendship And BraveryWe live in an era when crossing a border simply involves paying attention to a sign that marks the point we enter another country. If…Apr 27, 20212Apr 27, 20212
