The mythical and mysterious, yet real land of your ancestors awaits. Take a leap and explore the forces, stories, and people that forged its destiny. From mighty families to unexplained histories, there is more to Slovakia than you could ever imagine! This course brings together content that will satisfy your curiosity.
Don't satisfy yourself with basic facts and figures!
This course is a collection of stories, histories, destinies and mysteries that will wet your appetite for the land of your ancestors!
Juicy and refreshing, this course will take you on an captivating journey into what lurks beyond the surface of Slovakia.
Discover the movers and shakers that shaped Slovakia, venture into the unchartered territory of unexplained cultural and historical phenomena and awe at the masterful folk, the unsung heroes of the country.
Acessible, entertaining and informative, this course will give you an insight into Slovakia that would take you years to gather!
The humbling, unbelievable, controversial and compelling side of Slovakia beckons you.
Phenomena that continue to baffle experts, places you need to know about, dazzling family clans and more - this Slovakia will exceed your wildest expectations.
Our course will grant you privileged access to the cultural density insider information you have ben waiting for!
We promise to deliver 12-months of irresistible content ---conveniently packaged for you!
Mysteries & enigmas
Bewildering histories and alluring places will grip your attention and make you a keeper of Slovak secrets.
Powerful family clans
Castles, manor houses, high politics and intrigue and fairytale wealth, who were the families that forged the destiny of Slovakia on battlefields and boudoirs?
Folk genius
While the mighty aristocrats were plotting, the folk threaded, designed, molded and carved the tapestry of the Slovak soul.
OVER THE COURSE OF 12 MONTHS YOU WILL DISCOVER:
12 historical enigmas
12 family clans
12 folk thrilling folk stories
12 forgotten folk occupations
12 ancestral rituals
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get access to 12 webinars in selected topics from Slovak history and culture
Course Curriculum
- Overview
- Families that made Slovakia / The Apponyi Family
- Mysterious history / The secret of the Slavic runes
- Traditional occupations / Door-to-door sellers: The cosmopolites between the people
- Rituals and customs from the ancestral past / The moon phases & taking livestock out of stables
- Ancient storytime/ The three weddings
- Webinar / Love like the Slovaks (114:25)
- Overview
- Mysterious history / Stefanik and Dubcek: Accidents or murders?
- Families that made Slovakia / The House of Palffy
- Traditional occupations / Forest beekeeping
- Rituals and customs from the ancestral past / Between spring and summer: Turíce (65:04)
- Ancient storytime / The snake man
- Webinar/ Slovak Folk Cookery (127:01)
- Overview
- Mysterious history / The missing body of Andrej Hlinka
- Families that made Slovakia / The House of Turzo
- Traditional occupations / Making broadcloth for India and England
- Rituals and customs from the ancestral past / Before the harvest comes
- Ancient storytime/ A fulfilled promise
- Webinar/ Slavic Summer (95:27)
- Overview
- Families that made Slovakia /The Fuggers: the Medici of central Europe
- Mysterious history / Where is Slovak Troy?
- Traditional occupations / The ancient craft of pottery making
- Rituals and customs from the ancestral past / Harvest: prayers and fast hands
- Ancient storytime/ The tale of the oak and the linden
- Webinar/ How to find your ancestors (70:31)
- Overview
- Families that made Slovakia / The house of Andrassy
- Mysterious history /The secrets of Sitno
- Traditional occupations / The tanning industry: The famed Hungarian leather
- Rituals and customs from the ancestral past / Harvest festivals
- Ancient storytime/ The Inn that stood at the end of the world
- Webinar (93:59)
- Overview
- Mysterious history / Who was Samo and where is his capital city?
- Families that made Slovakia /The Hodza Family
- Traditional occupations / The folk art of wood carving
- Rituals and customs from the ancestral past / When darkness hits
- Ancient storytime/ The blacksmith's son and swan bride
- Webinar (78:23)
- Overview
- Mysterious history / The lost grave of Elizabeth Bathory
- Families that made Slovakia /The House of Esterhazy
- Traditional occupations / Weaving: Clothing the nation
- Rituals and customs from the ancestral past / The three-headed god and the three kings
- Ancient storytime/ How the devil served a blacksmith
- Webinar (90:02)
