Hungarian history

Battle of Isaszeg Re-enactment

Uncover the epic Battle of Isaszeg: Join the 35th Commemorative Spring March for an unforgettable experience

by Martin Németh
boldogkő castle renovated

PHOTOS: Splendidly restored Hungarian castle inaugurated

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
perris simon black soldier wwi

The unbelievable story of the only black Hungarian soldier of WWI

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
budapest drone show petőfi chain bridge

Spectacular PHOTOS: 500 drones draw over Chain Bridge in Budapest

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Why do Hungarians wear a cockade on 15 March

Why do Hungarians wear a cockade on 15 March?

by John Woods
Hungary gold Hungarian National Bank (Copy)

The fascinating story of saving Hungary’s gold in the 1940s

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Today is the memorial day of the victims of communism in Hungary

Today is the memorial day of the victims of communism in Hungary

by DNH 2021
Hungarian pengő

World’s highest denomination banknote is Hungarian: it’s worth a small fortune

by John Woods
Commemoration in Budapest

Civilian victims of WW2 siege of Budapest commemorated

by DNH 2021
princes' palace gyulafehérvár

PHOTOS: Hungarian Renaissance palace beautifully restored and open to visitors

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
ikarus buses

Hungarian Transport Museum closed a decade ago: sightseeing tour with Ikarus buses

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Avar armour museum

PHOTOS: Rare military armour in great condition unearthed in Hungarian town

by András Balogh
hungarian anthem

The fascinating details of the Hungarian national anthem

by Tamara Gyurkó
Budapest in the 1900s

6 incredible stories from Budapest a hundred years ago

by Emma Kusnyerik
Commemoration partisans murdered Hungarians

Orbán cabinet commemorates persons deported to Soviet labour camps

by DNH 2021

Why did Hungarian soldiers fight and die against the Soviets East from Ukraine, in the Don bend?

by John Woods
Alexander Korda

How did a boy from a Hungarian village become Hollywood royalty?

by Tamara Gyurkó
"Géza, the faithful king of Tourkia (i.e. Hungary)" on the Holy Crown of Hungary, from the 11th century.

How was Turanism present throughout Hungary’s history?

by Tamara Gyurkó
Budapest evening Chain Bridge Castle

7 fascinating things you wouldn’t guess about Hungary!

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
cropped national bank of Hungary

Hungarian central bank marks 100th anniversary in 2024: special events, publications

by Daily News Hungary
Hungarian forint

Hungarian forint: Europe’s favourite currency

by John Woods
The world's Easternmost Hungarian village is near the Black Sea

VIDEO, PHOTOS: The world’s Easternmost Hungarian village by the Black Sea

by John Woods
János Adorján (third from left) with his helpers and the Goose, in the courtyard of the Kölber Kocsigyár

The first Hungarian to conquer the skies in a plane of his own manufacture

by Tamara Gyurkó

Breathtaking VIDEO: The 17th-century castle of Fülek reborn

by John Woods
chain bridge budapest hungary buildings panorama

Greatest Hungarian boat ever to be rebuilt and opened for guests near Chain Bridge

by Fanni Forgács
candy, sweets

Iconic Hungarian sweet turned world-famous: Macskanyelv, or Cat’s Tongue

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
nobel prize

Here’s how a Hungarian scientist saved two Nobel Prizes during WWII

by Fanni Forgács
First image of Hungary's Holy Crown found in a Medieval German codex

First image of Hungary’s Holy Crown found in a Medieval German codex

by John Woods
Here is how Hungarians rescued Poland from the total destruction

Here is how Hungarians saved Poland from total annihilation

by John Woods
Archaeologists found lost royal palace in Visegrád with royal artefact

Archaeologists found a lost royal palace in Visegrád with 700-year-old royal artefact

by John Woods
snowfall 1987

VIDEOS: Hungary saw the biggest snowfall in 1987

by Hetzmann Mercédesz

PHOTO GALLERY: 700-year-old treasure found in the Hungarian Visegrád Palace

by András Balogh

Discover this abandoned military castle near Lake Balaton!

by Emma Kusnyerik
Festetics Kastély Castle Park

Outrageous: Hungarian government gives away historical castles to international corporations?

by Fanni Forgács
Hitler wanted to kill the grandson of Governor Horthy

Hitler wanted to kill the grandson of Governor Miklós Horthy, he dreaded returning to Hungary

by John Woods
Kossuth bridge Parliament

Budapest’s long-forgotten bridge right next to the Parliament

by Fanni Forgács
Budapest Airport road

Budapest airport expressway may be named after divisive political figure

by Daily News Hungary
Visual design of the Buffet-Gallery

PHOTOS: A glimpse into the restoration of Hungary’s historic hall at Buda Castle

by Tamara Gyurkó
The Hungarian prime minister who was hanged but did not die

The Hungarian prime minister who was hanged but did not die

by John Woods
Hungarian fairy tale castle opens in December (Copy)

PHOTOS: Hungarian fairy tale castle opens in December

by John Woods
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