For centuries, the Czech lands stood at the crossroads of European history, shaping events far beyond their borders. The coronation of Charles IV as King of Bohemia marked the beginning of the kingdom's golden age. The execution of Jan Hus sparked religious and social movements that influenced much of Europe. The Defenestration of Prague ignited the Thirty Years' War, while the Battle of White Mountain became a decisive turning point, ending the political autonomy of the Bohemian estates. Nearly four centuries later, the Velvet Revolution on Prague's Národnà Street peacefully restored freedom and democracy. This campaign explores five defining moments that shaped the Czech state, its people, and its national identity.
