Name: Czechs celebrating their most famous chronicler, but today no one wants the job
Uploaded: 2025-09-12T11:28:04+00:00
Channel: Martin Hladík
Description: This year Czechs are marking 900 years since the death of the country’s most famous chronicler Cosmas, author of Chronica Boemorum or Chronicle of the Bohemians, the first known documentation of Czech history. Many town halls are hoping that the celebration of his legacy could raise interest in a job no one wants. The National

Photo: Kosmas 900 / Czech National Library

This year Czechs are marking 900 years since the death of the country’s most famous chronicler Cosmas, author of Chronica Boemorum or Chronicle of the Bohemians, the first known documentation of Czech history. Many town halls are hoping that the celebration of his legacy could raise interest in a job no one wants.

The National Library and Prague City Tourism are commemorating Cosmas’ life and work with a wide variety of events.

See more here.

Author: Daniela Lazarová