Hungarian history

ancient city Hungarian town archeology Roman-era roman empire

Traces of a lost Roman-era city found beneath a Hungarian town

The secret Habsburg scheme behind 6 October 2

National Day of Mourning: the secret Habsburg scheme that sparked brutal revenge on 6 October 1849

Russian vodka Gorbachev ban

Gorbachev’s “alcohol ban”: was this really why the Soviet Union collapsed?

Lake Balaton Atlantis of Hungary Losta fishing village

Where is the Atlantis of Hungary? The story of the long-lost fishing village

János Kádár's villa in Balatonaliga

The secrets of the Kádár villa: the luxury life of Hungary’s communist leader

Extraordinary 117-year-old time capsule found in Debrecen cathedral tower (Copy)

Extraordinary 117-year-old time capsule found in Debrecen cathedral tower

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New big budget Hungarian film hits cinemas this October

rákóczi russia forgotten alliance hungary war independence

Why Hungarian freedom fighter Rákóczi called in the Russian troops

20th century socialism workers housing rental bed Budapest communism

Was life better back then? A look at housing costs for Hungarian workers in the 20th century

Király 39M géppisztoly submachine gun Hungary weapon

Did you know that Hungary had a special weapon in WWII?

Buda Castle National Hauszmann Program medieval architecture history

Medieval cellar unearthed beneath Buda Castle reveals secrets from 600 years ago

Bugac Hungary travel tourism

How does Hungarian ancestry look in terms of genetics?

Sarmatians migration Carpathian Basin genetic evidence

Hungarian researchers uncover DNA link between steppe Sarmatians and Carpathian Basin populations

hungarian language history conquest of the carpathian basin

Game changer? New Harvard study traces the origins of the Hungarian language to a surprising region

Battle of Mohács Memorial

499 years ago: the Battle of Mohács Memorial today – photos and video

Budapest Keleti Station underground tunnels renovation urbex

Budapest’s Keleti station reveals hidden underground tunnels

Balatonfüred Balaton settlement history

The fascinating legend of “Lake Balaton’s capital”

János Kádár in Csillebérc in 1973

Secrets of the Hungarian Communism: How Kádár refused to reclaim Transylvania

King Stephen in the Buda Castle Hungary news

How the young Hungarian Kingdom nearly vanished after King Stephen I died

Prince Kálmán statue Gödöllő warrior king Galicia Hungary news

The untold story of Prince Kálmán: from a Russian principality to the Mongol invasion

Nopcsa Castle Transylvania restored reopening

Beautifully renovated Transylvanian castle opens doors to visitors: guess who it belonged to?

Restoration Budapest Honvéd General Headquarters National Hauszmann Program

Restoration progresses on Budapest’s iconic building

Hungarian national anthem Szózat Petőfi National Song Kölcsey 15 march 1848

The incredible story of the Hungarian National Anthem

Operation Iraq chemical weapons Hungary

Declassified report: Did Hungary supply chemical weapons to Iraq?

Bronze figurines Hungarian archaeology Brigetio Roman Empire artifacts

Hungarian archaeology student uncovers rare bronze figurines at Roman-Era site

Genghis Khan mystery death history

Frustrating mystery: Genghis Khan’s death remains unsolved after 800 years, here are the theories

Szeged castle archaeology finds fortified tower water tower

Archaeologists uncover hidden sections of Szeged castle’s fortified tower

Toporczi Horváth Jakab tombstone grave lawyer Jakobin case FUIT

The mysterious tombstone in Budapest’s City Park: Who was buried beneath the word ‘FUIT’?

Veszprém Castle excavation history archaeology

Archaeologists uncover centuries of changes on Veszprém castle

arsenic killers Tiszazug Hungarian criminal history poison-mixers

The Tiszazug Poison-mixers: A dark chapter in Hungarian criminal history

Hungarian engineers Big Wind firefighting Kuwait oil war

Hungarian engineers once put two jet engines on a tank and called it a fire truck

horse meat consumption disappearance stud farms medieval Hungary

Is it a misconception that Hungarians did not eat horse meat? Here’s what archaeologists say

Budapest Liberty Statue Citadella renovation 2026

The Citadella in Budapest offers stunning new view following renovation – check out the latest photos!

DNA analysis Hungarian language origins Siberia

Surprising twist in the origins of the Hungarian language: New DNA research traces roots back to Siberia

pests destroy Hungary's oldest library Pannonhalma Archabbey

CNN also alerted: beetle infestation destroys Hungary’s oldest library – PHOTOS

Lake Balaton archaeology underwater finds

Hidden history beneath Lake Balaton is beginning to surface

Hungarian Parliament Building Pressburg Pest

From Pressburg to Pest: The quest for a Hungarian Parliament Building

The history of Hungary Buda Castle Hungarian flag Hungarian tradition ethnic hungary news

Interested in Hungarian history? Rubicon launches free English-language website!

Szeged excavation Huszár Mátyás Riverside archaeological project

Archaeological excavation found the remnants of the fortress on Szeged’s riverside!

Saint Ladislaus king Lancelot history legend

Did a Hungarian King inspire the legend of Sir Lancelot?

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