British writer and lecturer Jonathan Gresty sits down with Oscar Brophy to discuss why he came to Slovakia, what’s kept him here for more than three decades, and what this country has taught him about his native England.
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British writer and lecturer Jonathan Gresty sits down with Oscar Brophy to discuss why he came to Slovakia, what’s kept him here for more than three decades, and what this country has taught him about his native England.
In this king-sized episode of Spectacular Slovakia, host Oscar Brophy is joined by historian Juraj Poláček to delve into the rich history of Slovakia’s medieval castles – tracing their development from the Bronze Age to the modern era. Poláček explains how early wooden fortifications evolved into stone strongholds following the 13th-century Mongol invasion, with Slovakia’s strategic position demanding increasingly robust defences. Highlights include Trenčín Castle, with its 16th-century bastion, and the ruins of Spiš Castle – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This episode is a must-listen for history enthusiasts and travellers keen to discover these enduring symbols of the nation’s past.
Spectacular Slovakia
British writer and lecturer Jonathan Gresty sits down with Oscar Brophy to discuss why he came to Slovakia, what’s kept him here for more than three decades, and what this country has taught him about his native England.
