Part 2: The “Hellish“ Houska Castle

Part 2: The “Hellish“ Houska Castle

A continuation of Part 1: The “Hellish“ Houska CastleAfter the Thirty Years’ War ended, the Habsburg decree was issued, destroying all the castles that served the Swedes as strong points of support and was no use to them. The demolition also involved Castle...
Part 1: The “Hellish“ Houska Castle

Part 1: The “Hellish“ Houska Castle

Mysterious, magical, cursed or hellish. There are many names that describe this curious castle. Although not one of the largest or the most beautiful castles in the Czech Republic, with no huge parks nor the oldest chapels, Houska has become a favorite destination for...
Part 2: The Tale of the Haggada of Sarajevo

Part 2: The Tale of the Haggada of Sarajevo

If you thought Part 1: The Tale of the Haggada of Sarajevo was all there was to the story of the Sarajevo Haggada, guess again! We still have much to learn about it. Shall we continue?Weathering Through the World WarA rare book hidden in the depository got the...