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Bohemia (Czech Cechy;^[1] German Böhmen (help·info); Polish Czechy; French Bohême; Latin Bohemia) is a historical region in central Europe, occupying the western two-thirds of the traditional Czech Lands, currently the Czech Republic. In a broader meaning, it often refers to the entire Czech territory, including Moravia and Czech Silesia,^[2] especially in historical contexts, such as the Kingdom of Bohemia.

Bohemia has an area of 52,750&_160;km² and today is home to 6.25 million of the Czech Republic's 10.3 million inhabitants. It is bordered by Germany to the southwest, west, and northwest, Poland to the north-east, the Czech historical region of Moravia to the east, and Austria to the south. Bohemia's borders are marked with mountain ranges such as the Bohemian Forest, the Ore Mountains, and the Krkonoše within the Sudeten mountains.

After the Bavarian emigration, Bohemia was partially repopulated around the sixth century by the Slavic precursors of today's Czechs, though the exact amount of Slavic immigration is a subject of debate. The Slavic influx was divided into two or three waves. The first wave came from the southeast and east, when the Germanic Langobards left Bohemia (circa 568 AD). Later immigrants came from the Black Sea region, as shown by Iranian place names as "Dudleb" (today in Prachens region, South Bohemia) and "Charvat" (Choroathos). Soon after, from the 630s to 660s, the territory was taken by Samo's tribal confederation. His death marked the end of the old "Slavonic" confederation, the second attempt to establish such a Slavonic union after Carantania in Carinthia.

Other sources (Descriptio civitatum et regionum ad septentrionalem plagam Danubii, Bavaria, 800-850) divide the population of Bohemia at this time into the Merehani, Marharaii, Beheimare (Bohemani) and Fraganeo. (The suffix -ani or -ni means "people of-"). The great tribes of Dudleb, Lemuz and Charvat are missing from this list, which shows a linguistic and cultural shift from Sarmatian in favor of Slavonic dialects, a common occurrence in nomadic immigrations. The first religions of these "Bohemians" are unclear, although some Iranian religion-inspired cults (for example, the god Mihr) have been discovered in extant graves (from Pohorelice, Kal, Mikulcice in the 8th century), and a temple of the Fire called Žiži in the center of Fraga. Christianity first appeared in the early 9th century, but became dominant much later, in the 10th or 11th century.

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1. Riedel: It's A Family Thing September 17, 2009 During the Seventeenth Century, Bohemia, in the then Austro-Hungarian Empire, was the glass making capital of Europe. Its seemingly endless forests gave the glass makers all the timber they needed to fire their ovens. The Riedel story began with Johann Christoph. Born in 1678, he worked as a merchant based in Sudetenland and made a small fortune by exporting the glassware produced in his home region, as far a field as Spain and Portugal. Even though travel at that time was arduous and sometimes dangerous, the money he made more than compensated him for any discomfort he endured. Joha... (read more) Author: William Doyle

2. Rhinestones And Their History September 15, 2009 Rhinestones have a glittering past. Originally rhinestones where referred to Czechoslovakian or Bohemian glass dating as far back as the 13th century in Bohemia and the Czech Republic. Both have a history steeped in beautiful hand blown glass as well as molded and cut glass. By 1918 glass was no longer limited to functional items. Czechoslovakian glass began to make its appearance in dazzling and brilliant jewelry. This Czech glass became known as rhinestones. Rhinestones were manmade gems from highly refined glass. By using various metals the glass was colored to the desired shad... (read more) Author: William Doyle

3. Gucci Embroidery Handbag-Lily Donaldson's Date with Cool Rider May 19, 2009 Fride Giannini, the creative director of Gucci, decided to explore the glamorous world of Bohemia through its fashion products, which gave a large stage to individualism, including the vigor and extravagant of the 1920s, the overindulgence in star-pursuing in 1970s, and the iconoclastic music genius. If you have ever paid attention to the Gucci Fall Winter 2008 fashion shown, you would knew that embroidery design is an essential factor its collection. Usually, we tend to link embroidery with nationalistic style, while Gucci chose another way in its ad campaign—a date of embroidery with cool ri... (read more) Author: Tommy Martin

4. Need Newborn Clothing? Buy Trendy And Funny Baby Clothes January 21, 2009 You are a fashion-savvy parent, so why shouldn’t your kids sport more than basic jeans and cookie-cutter t-shirts? From vintage to street, there are so many kinds of trendy baby clothes out there that rock with the very whimsical, playful qualities that every hip baby has inside. Punk, organic bohemia, rhinestone pop or urban velour – today’s newborn wardrobe shopping experience surprises and surpasses your wildest baby clothes dreams. Here are a couple of great examples of trendy and funny choices. When it comes to your favorite little dude and his very first denims, go oh-so-cool inste... (read more) Author: Adrian Morgan

5. All about the Unique Celtic Jewellery October 27, 2008 The tradition of Celts that passed on from generation to generation and reached this age includes the unique Celtic jewellery with an everlasting beauty and fine art. This jewellery is reflective of the tradition, culture and rituals of Celts. The art of Celts left a great influence on Europe and Ireland. The fine and wonderful art of Celtic age consists of Pottery, woodwork, jewellery, and weapons. Jewellery has happened to be the most popular and timeless art and has still maintained its value in the jewellery industry. Celtics lived in Britain and Ireland, then they moved from Spain and Fra... (read more) Author: Imran ali

6. Charles Bridge October 13, 2008 The construction of the magical bridge was started by Master Otto and continued by King Charles’ favourite constructor and architect, Peter Parler. The bridge was finished in 1402 and until 1870 was called The Stone or Prague Bridge. Originally, the Stone Bridge was supposed to host medieval tournaments and serve as major commerce link between the Vltava banks. Legendary Charles Bridge The construction of the bridge as we can see it today dates from the reign of Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor. It is said that egg yolks were used to strengthen the mortar used to b... (read more) Author: Lucie Rusarova

7. Prague architecture October 07, 2008 Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, is widely considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe with preserved examples from all periods of its history and belongs among the most visited cities on the continent. Situated on the River Vltava in central Bohemia, Prague has been the political, cultural, and economic centre of the Czech state for over 1100 years. The city proper is home to more than 1.2 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 1.9 million. Prague was developing as an important centre where Czech, German and Jewish c... (read more) Author: Lucie Rusarova

8. Prague Bridges October 07, 2008 The capital city of Czech Republic lies in the centre of Central Europe. Prague is situated on the river Vltava in central Bohemia and has been the political, cultural, and economic centre of the Czech state for over 1100 years. There are 17 bridges over Vltava now. Four of them are railway bridges, and one is designed only for trams. The longest bridge in Prague, Zeleznicni bridge (Railway Bridge), is 1100 meters long. Longest bridge for cars is Libensky Bridge with 780 meters. And the oldest bridge in Prague is Charles Bridge, which was finished in 1402. The two oldest Prague Bridg... (read more) Author: Lucie Rusarova

9. General Steel Making: The Cementation Process September 11, 2008 The cementation process is a now-obsolete technique for making steel with the carburization of iron. Unlike modern steelmaking it increased the amount of carbon in the iron. It was apparently developed before the 17th century. The process probably originated in Bohemia in the 16th century and was in use in Bavaria in the early 1600's. The process was patented in England by Ellyot and Meysey in about 1614. The cementation process of making steel is also called the converting process. This process consists in impregnating bars of wrought iron or soft steel with carbon, at a temperature belo... (read more) Author: Sarah Martin

10. Schonbek lighting incorporates top quality products August 04, 2008 Since 1870, Schonbek Lighting has been manufacturing and designing their famous Schonbek Chandeliers. These crystal chandeliers come in different styles such as the Wall Sconces, Candelabra, high-tech lighting, crystal lamps, and so on. Started by Adolf Schonbek who discovered fine crystals in Bohemia, the company specializes in various chandelier lights. Adolf’s business expanded as many people in Europe purchased his fine crystal Schonbek Chandelier. In fact, the Queen of London purchased one of the chandeliers for the Buckingham Palace. The Schonbek Chandeliers are also installed in the Whi... (read more) Author: Clint Jhonson

11. Schonbek offer nothing short of pure luminance and magnificence with its crystal chandeliers August 04, 2008 Internationally acclaimed, each Schonbek chandelier is a masterpiece in itself. Guaranteed to last long, look good and become a status symbol, each of the chandeliers crafted methodically and artistically by Schonbek Company is more than just a living art; it is an integral part of modern lifestyle. It all started in Bohemia, which is considered to be the source of some of the finest crystals in the world. A young man then, Adolf Schonbek after having walked away from his family business of glass works started his own little business in 1870. Within a short span of time a new brand of gla... (read more) Author: Clint Jhonson

12. Very Beauty Riedel Decanters June 08, 2008 The Riedel family has been in the glass business for 300 years, with 11 generations keeping the family business intact. The Riedel story begins in 1678 in the northern part of Bohemia, bordering Schlesia - today the Czech republic and Poland respectively. This part of Bohemia was a German speaking enclave known as the Sudetenland. The Venetians brought back the knowledge of glass making from the Near East around 1.000 A.D. The knowledge of producing glass spread slowly towards the northern part of Europe, searching for energy, critical to the melting of glass. Wood was the source, causing a gl... (read more) Author: Prabakar S

13. History of Riedel Glasses May 07, 2008 The Riedel family has been in the glass business for 300 years, with 11 generations keeping the family business intact. The Riedel story begins in 1678 in the northern part of Bohemia, bordering Schlesia today the Czech republic and Poland respectively. This part of Bohemia was a German speaking enclave known as the Sudetenland. The Venetians brought back the knowledge of glass making from the Near East around 1.000 A.D. The knowledge of producing glass spread slowly towards the northern part of Europe, searching for energy, critical to the melting of glass. Wood was the source, causing a glas... (read more) Author: Prabakar S

14. Bulova Wall Clock Buying Considerations March 26, 2008 Bulova is one of the most known clock producing companies in the United States. The company dates back all the way to 1875 when it was created by an immigrant from Bohemia. Bohemia is an European region found in Central Europe, a place known for its world famous cuckoo and wall clocks. So it is no wonder that it produces some of the most beautiful watches you can buy nowadays. Of course many have changed since the 19th century (and Bulova itself has introduced and patented many innovations in the industry of clock making), but you can buy a clock that still has the antique aspect, full o... (read more) Author: Dean Forster

15. Outside Prague: Trips Out Of Town When Staying In Prague, Czech December 08, 2007 You can spend years in the golden city of Prague without getting tired. By all odds, Prague is the city that never lets you fed up. Prague certainly is one of the most elegant and enchanting cities of the world. Often dubbed as the “heart,” sometimes, “pearl” of the Europe, the Czech capital is really a precious jewel of the Central Europe. Settled on the River Vltava in central Bohemia, Prague is the real magical city of numerous gold-tipped spires, magnificent church domes, and gothic/baroque/renaissance cathedrals & castles. Surely, you can find numerous fantastic sites, impressive ed... (read more) Author: Orson Johnson

16. Attractive Designing Riedel Glasses in etabletop December 07, 2007 Riedel Crystal was founded in 1756 by Johann Leopold Riedel in Bohemia. Riedel glasses and decanters are known today as the finest in all price categories. Riedel glass company has spent many years of painstaking and dedicated work ensuring that there is a perfect glass for every type of drink. Decanting wines is a sign of respect for old wines and a sign of confidence in young wines. Now Riedel crystal has come up with a solution: a small decanter which holds roughly half a bottle of wine. The idea is that, as soon as the bottle is uncorked, the wine which is not intended for immediate c... (read more) Author: Prabakar S

17. Your Travel Guide to the Czech Republic and Prague October 24, 2007 Czech Republic as a travel destination As a travel destination, the Czech Republic has much to offer. It's home to beautiful natural scenery, rolling farmlands, villages lost in time, hills crowned with castles, some of the world's finest beers, a mild climate and its vibrant capital, Prague. The Czech Republic comprises two areas, Bohemia in the west and Moravia in the east. Gems in Bohemia include the valleys of the Vltava and Labe rivers, hills and rocky mountains which are perfect for hiking and rambling. Bohemia boasts a number of delightful medieval towns. A sublime example is... (read more) Author: Michiel Van Kets

18. Byron Bay: The Beauty and the Bohemia August 22, 2007 It is not easy to try and pinpoint the appeal of Byron Bay, or to explain in a few words why this quaint and rustic little town has exploded onto the international tourist scene in such a big way, and is now the third most popular place in Australia to visit. Many similar towns exist, peacefully located in exotic surrounds with perfect climate conditions, but none carry off the charm, atmosphere and general funky vibe quite like Byron does. What is it that places this little town with a population of 9000 head and shoulders above other tourist destinations in Australia? The answer lies i... (read more) Author: Gavin Wyatt

19. Prague Museums & Galleries January 22, 2007 The Golden City Prague is the precious “Pearl of Europe”. The beautiful city of Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic. The former capital of Czechoslovakia, Prague is the largest city of the Czech Republic situated in the western part of the country, on both banks of the Vltava River in central Bohemia. Prague is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The majestic city of Prague has earned a number of beautiful nicknames such as the“city of a hundred spires,” “the Left Bank of the Nineties,” the “mother of cities,” and “the heart of Europe.” Prague is... (read more) Author: Orson Johnson

20. Therapeutic Amino Acids May 31, 2006 Arginine Results of this study showed that arginine significantly reduced the size of myocardial infarct following Bohemia and reperfusion in rats exposed to environmental tobacco smoke. -B.Zhu, et al., “L-arginine Decreases Infarct Size in Rats Exposed to Environmental Tobacco Smoke,” American Heart Journal, 132(1 Pt 1), July 1996 p. 91-100. Results of this study showed that the administration of L-arginine reduced infarct size in rats subjected to distal middle cerebral arterial and ipsilateral common carotid arterial occlusion by 31%. -E.Morikawa, et al., “L-arginine Decreases... (read more) Author: Douglas Adams

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