Jan´s Grandfather left from Zemplin region over 100 years ago and opened a well known butcher´s store in Braddock, PA. Jan came back to trace his roots and meet the family that he did not know that exists. If you like the story you can support us here: https://www.patreon.com/michal_razus ..read more

Some people search for their roots to find their lost relatives in Slovakia. In this case you will hear how is that when the Slovak find an American with the passion in genealogy and how can the martial arts open the communication with the relatives.  ..read more

Did you know one of the best museum for the Czechs and Slovaks is in Cedar Rapids, Iowa? A must see cornerstone of our heritage and history. Learn more about the museum´s mission, collections and also about unique move of the 1500 ton heavy museum building to save it from floods ..read more

Story of the Slovak Rusin emmigrants from Starina that sold all they had in Slovakia to face a hard times in Chicago, After coming back to Slovakia they had to start from scratch and work this time in mines in Belgium. When finally it appeared that the story will have happy-end came the communists and took them all the private property. Listed to the story told by descendant of this family -movie maker Martin Tokar and his wife Zoe speaking about how Asians see Slovakia and its people ..read more

Sarah visited Slovakia for the first time in 1993 and she felt in love with it. She is speaking about the year in Slovakia and about how her Slovak heritage formed her. In spite she is living in Japan today she returned couple times and had a chance to observe how much Slovakia has changed.  ..read more

Prassillas´ father Pavel left communist Czechoslovakia in 1968. After adventurous journey through half of the world he settled down in Caribbean island Trinidad where he had a daughter. Unfortunately he passed away fairly young. Together with Prassilla we collected pieces of information and tried to trace down the family in Slovakia. How successful we were learn in our podcast  ..read more

Rusins, small but vital nation from Carpathian mountains. Learn more about them with Maria Silvestri  from Pittsburgh - president of John and Helen Timo foundation ..read more

Fujara - the most typical Slovak music instrument introduced by one of the best fujara players in the world Bob Rychlik. Listen to his fascinating journey for freedom from the communist Czechoslovakia and his passion to (traditional) music.  ..read more

Two young Slovak expats Zuzana Palovicova and Gabriela Bereghazyova introducing their project of Global Slovakia.  Active promotion of Slovakia via books, webinars and videos is not only their mission, but also their passion.  ..read more

Nice story of the search for the roots in Slovakia including meeting local folklorists the Kandrac family.  ..read more