Hungarian history

Budapest Liberty Statue Citadella renovation 2026

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

by Alpár Kató
DNA analysis Hungarian language origins Siberia

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

by Alpár Kató
pests destroy Hungary's oldest library Pannonhalma Archabbey

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

by Alpár Kató
Lake Balaton archaeology underwater finds

Hidden history beneath Lake Balaton is beginning to surface

by Bálint Csontos
Hungarian Parliament Building Pressburg Pest

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

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

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

by Daily News Hungary
Szeged excavation Huszár Mátyás Riverside archaeological project

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

by Csaba Finta
Saint Ladislaus king Lancelot history legend

Did a Hungarian King inspire the legend of Sir Lancelot?

by Bálint Csontos
Vlad Tepes Vlad the Impaler ruler of Wallachia Transylvania

Did historians just find the tomb of Dracula?

by Csaba Finta
Avar Magyar conquest Árpád leader Hungary Hungarians

Sex and society during the Hungarian conquest: a glimpse into the intimate lives of the early Magyars

by Martin Németh
Premature Hungarian king Louis II

Did a premature Hungarian heir survive inside freshly slaughtered pigs in the Middle Ages?

by John Woods
Sultan Selim II, Suleiman's successor on the throne

The great trick: This is how the greatest Ottoman sultan, Suleiman’s heir took the throne on Hungarian soil

by John Woods
wheel invention Hungary

Sensational: The wheel may have been invented in what is now Hungary!

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Szeged ladybug robot exhibition original

Hungary’s first learning robot was built in 1957—and looked like a ladybug!

by Bálint Csontos
Tatabánya archaeological find cemetery satellite imagery Avar-era

Amazing: Satellite imagery uncovers massive Avar-era cemetery in Hungary

by Csaba Finta
This is how the new Memorial Site of the Hungarian National Anthem in Szatmárcseke will look

VISUALS: This is what the new memorial site of the Hungarian National Anthem in Szatmárcseke will look like

by John Woods
Viktor Orbán in 1989.

Orbán: We’ve sent the Russians home, now it’s the EU’s turn! – UPDATE

by Daily News

The Governor of the Hungarian National Bank inaugurated a miracle stag statue

A statue of the miracle stag, an important symbol of Hungarian folklore, was inaugurated at the Hungarian office of the OTS in Budapest: #budapest #hungariaculture #hungarianfolklore

by Daily News Hungary
15th century document Matthias King Transylvania lost found

Over 550-year-old royal charter of Hungary’s greatest king found in Transylvania

by Guest Author
Mary of Hungary Danube Treasure Chest Illustration

Tragedy, treasure, and the Danube: The legend of Queen Mary of Hungary’s lost fleet

by Martin Németh
buda castle district

Underground cellar unearthed during Buda Castle renovation reveals unexpected treasures

by Guest Author
Bronze Age tools diet people

3,500-year-old cemetery near Tiszafüred, Hungary sheds light on life at the dawn of the Late Bronze Age

by Guest Author
Madame Tussauds Budapest Sisi queen

Did you know Queen Sisi had a tattoo? Or that she spoke Hungarian in secret?

by Daily News Hungary
Trianon day of national cohesion Csíkszereda

Péter Magyar calls for unity on 105th anniversary of Trianon: “We will always rebuild our country”

by Daily News Hungary
Treaty of Trianon Hungary Signature

Hungary’s quiet anniversary: 105 years since the Treaty of Trianon

by Martin Németh
Treaty of Trianon Hungary Map Ethnic Map Memorial

Trianon commemoration in Washington highlights Hungarian resilience and unity

by Daily News Hungary
treaty of trianon map 1 december

Explaining the Treaty of Trianon to non-Hungarians

by Hetzmann Mercédesz

Ancient cemetery in Hungary with 1,000 graves unearthed via satellite imagery

by Guest Author
bus chain bridge

A century ago: the first buses crossed the Chain Bridge in Budapest

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

Hungarian traditions you might encounter in everyday life

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
codex illustration

Impressive: Rare medieval Hungarian codex discovered in pristine condition – PHOTOS

by Guest Author
German soldiers in Budapest 1944

Sensational: Remains of German soldiers from WWII unearthed in Budapest

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Town of Haag Hungarian hussars Austria

PHOTOS: Buried documents of Hungarian hussars discovered in Austria after 80 years

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
flipper game machine coffeehouses youth socialism entertainment retro 1960s Fortepan community experience 20th century

Coffeehouses, theatres, and horse races: How Hungarians socialised in the 20th century

by Guest Author
CNN also alerted: beetle infestation destroys Hungary's oldest library.

Threat to national heritage: Historic Hungarian abbey library closes due to infestation

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

The short history of Hungary for expats, tourists, guest workers: all you should know – PART I

by John Woods
Luppis János Hungarian Inventor

5 less-known Hungarian inventors who reshaped the world

by Daily News Hungary
János Kádár in Csillebérc in 1973

How wealthy was János Kádár, the leader of the Hungarian communists?

by Daily News Hungary
Mongol Invasion Mass Grave Hungary Tázlár History

Mass grave from Mongol invasion unearthed in Hungary

by Guest Author
Budapest tourism hospitality Hungary guest nights

A royal tour in Hungary: The majestic castles that every tourist must visit – VIDEOS

by Martin Németh
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