Overview

A political dispute in Prague escalated when officials were thrown out of a castle window — and survived.

Key Insights

The Defenestration of Prague is a fascinating subject within history with a twist. A political dispute in Prague escalated when officials were thrown out of a castle window — and survived. The fall was about 21 meters. They landed in a pile of manure, cushioning the impact. The event helped spark the Thirty Years' War. Throwing someone out of a window.