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BTS and Parasite, or How Korea is Going Far
by Mariia Minaeva Korean popular culture has always been very distinct from what can be seen in the US or Europe. Korean music and TV shows were considered childish, and not taken seriously by Western viewers as they were too different. So why are Korean songs now topping the international charts? And how is it…
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A Corona Diary from Denmark: Two perspectives
by Anna Jílková and Michaela Medveďová The early months of 2020 saw the start of the global pandemic and caused an unexpected halt on life as we knew it, locking people in their homes for a good portion of the spring. But for us, the lockdown took place in our home away from home…
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“What we are trying to do now is create another bilateral high point”: Interview with Her Majesty’s Ambassador Nick Archer MVO
By Markéta Šonková, Kristína Šefčíková, and Anna Formánková Talking to an ambassador is always fascinating, as one can find out so much about the different cultures and many intersections between cultures. Talking to a British ambassador, whose professional CV runs across several countries and high offices, during a turbulent time in UK politics and a…
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New World – New Media: Why Not Everything Should Be in English
by Anna Jílková Society is currently undergoing many changes. They might not be as visible as in the past; we all walk on two legs, we all live in houses, go to school, have washing machines, shop in supermarkets, and connect to the Internet. Nevertheless, they are still there. And the fact that they happen…
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At the Centenary Crossroads: Interview with His Excellency Charles Sheehan
by Markéta Šonková and Anna Formánková Ambassador Sheehan has been the Irish ambassador to the Czech Republic since 2015, but his time in the Czech Republic has slowly reached its end. The Cork-born lawyer has spent his career in the Irish Diplomatic Service, and his professional CV sports many illustrious posts. And yet, the…
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Remembering the Anglo-Irish Propaganda War
by Kristína Šefčíková The first quarter of the 20th century embodies one of the most turbulent times of the Irish existence. In a span of just a few years, Ireland experienced an uprising, a war, a split, a civil war, and a deepening secession from the British Empire. These events were accompanied by an unprecedented…
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Languages, Cinema and the Fire of Revolution: Erasmus in France
by Mariia Minaeva There were two things I had heard about the Erasmus programme – international students do not have a responsible attitude to studying and have crazy parties that prevent locals from sleeping. There were two things I had heard about France – French people like complaining a lot and do not speak English (or, if you…
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Do you remember when we thought the news was boring?
Years and Years: A Review by Blanka Šustrová Years and Years is a six-episode British TV series created and written by Russel T. Davies, who is known for his work on over thirty episodes of Doctor Who. It was created in a joint production of BBC and HBO and premiered on BBC One in May…
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Nature – Possession or a Savior of the Human Race?
by Ľubomíra Tomášová At the dawn of the 19th century, a new literary movement called transcendentalism emerged in America. It was inspired by nature and romanticism and its goal was to live in harmony with the laws of nature and feel a sense of unity with all living creatures. Ralph Waldo Emerson, at first an…