Summer travelers through Poprad may be able to get an early glimpse of what archeologists describe as a unique 4-5th-century find in Europe -- remnants of...
Hard to argue when they have been endorsed by the august center and store chain of folk craft, ULUV, also noted by Helene, Julie, and Helen among others on...
A friend in Slovakia sent me this link. It is a book of color pictures from the Banska Bystrica area. Beautiful. Each page has descriptions in both Slovak...
http://groups.google.com/group/slovak-spot The e-mail address for the "Slovak Spot" group is (there's some delay between registration and the ability to post):...
I enjoyed the photos on that site. Thanks for sharing. I am still here, mostly reading and enjoying all of your input. I haven't had time this winter to work...
The Zamagurie region in northern Spis County is probably going to lose a 25-year-old trained teacher, Martina S~tupa'kova' from Stara Lubovna, who placed...
My nephew would like to make his [long deceased] grandmother's Bohemian Rye bread. I found the recipe in my files, but then found that Pillsbury discontinued...
The Federation of European Professional Photographers awarded two of its 2012 top prizes to photographers from Presov (Wedding Photography) and Bratislava...
Congratulations, Mommy! Having a child is one of the greatest blessings you will ever receive in your life. Nothing is more fulfilling than being with your...
Hey gang, thought I'd lift my head up and offer that while babtism And military records work, not to ignore ordination records. Just finished most 99% Of 1600...
I have uploaded a photo of my father's oldest brother in a military uniform that I have been led to believe is WW1 in the hope that a group member can identify...
I shifted a post on the latest Slovak and Central European ratings to "Slovak Spot": <http://groups.google.com/group/slovak-spot> The e-mail address for the...
... Yes, Vilo, it's one of those instances when a trademark becomes a common noun: http://groups.google.com/group/slovak-spot The e-mail address for the group...
The problem of uploading maps from the Internet is they are either physically too small and/or if physically large are too low of resolution to clearly print....
Folks, Some time back we asked for volunteers to join Doc and I in moderating S-R and to assure continuation of the Forum. We received about 5 very well...
Pulses such as lentils, chick peas, peas and beans are low-fat, high in fiber and have no cholesterol. They are also low on the Glycemic Index which means they...
Goodbye to a wonderful man who helped me through the loss of my father. He was a kind man who always meant well, and I will miss his thoughtfulness and...
Summer may begin in June but, for many parts of the country, gardens don't reach their peak until August. Modern grocery stores manage to keep us satisfied...
Looking for a traditional Spanish recipe? Without doubt, the best-known is going to be the prodigious paella ... that tasty, adaptable, gregarious dish famed...
At my Slovak Church on New Years Mass the priest sang a special song that he said was traditional. Does anyone know what the song is, and what it mean (and...
Below is a link to an article about how Kosice is gearing up for events in 2013. At the end of the article there is a link to a short picture gallery and also...
<blush> I went to Hungary in 1979 and I was quickly led to the underground economy by a relative who insisted that I buy a large box of Apple scented soap from...
The Year and The Calendar Genealogy is the study of the chronology of ancestors. As such, time is that measure of chronology that is needed to accurately...
"None" said 4 percent Slovaks in last week's poll about their plans for the coming weekend, because they believe the interpretations of the Mayan Calendar...
About two-thirds of the Slovak households plan to serve carp for Christmas Eve dinner, a current survey shows, although it is a relative newcomer as a...
