Global Slovakia presents "Heroes & Villains of the Slovak National Uprising" (webinar)
Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 11:00am (EDT), 10:00am (CDT), 8:00am (PDT), 17:00h (Central European Time)
Where: on your computer, tablet, or smartphone (via live online webinar)
CELEBRATING THE 78th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SLOVAK NATIONAL UPRISING
The Slovak National Uprising was a major event, one that continues to inspire heated debates in Slovakia and beyond.
Its main participants became icons of their era, for better and for worse. Who were the heroes of the uprising, and who were its villains?
The line between good and bad is often blurred in wartime. It was no different 78 years ago...
Join us and our special guest James Thomson to learn more! Explore the event that shaped Slovakia and entertained the collective imagination for over seven decades.
About Our Guest – James Thomson is a British editor and lecturer based in Slovakia. He studied modern history at the University of Oxford, and now teaches undergraduate courses on news and information, 20th-century European history, and modern China. He also writes a column for Slovakia's English-language newspaper, The Slovak Spectator.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Team Global Slovakia
Global Slovakia is a Slovak-based non-profit organization dedicated to sharing Slovakia with the world. We provide awareness-raising programs that spotlight Slovakia’s rich heritage beyond facts and figures.