21 reactions |  What made Czechoslovakia’s Communist past different? Historian Jacob Mikanowski takes us through its unique history—from Dubček’s Prague Spring to the Velvet Revolution. Was Václav Havel really alone in calling for reformed socialism? And how does the past shape the Czech Republic today?  Read or listen to the full interview on our website! | Radio Prague | Facebook

🎤 This week at Radio Prague International: ✨ The legendary Joan Baez has just received a lifetime achievement award at the Václav Havel Center in New York. Her bond with Václav Havel made her an icon here in Czechia too. 🎼 Big news in classical music: Elias Grandy has been named the new chief conductor of the Czech Radio Symphony Orchestra! 💻 And history in the making — Czechia has launched its very first quantum computer in Ostrava. Want the full stories? 🎧 Tune in to our podcast Czechia in