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World History stories covering key events, empires, wars and civilizations shaping our modern world.
Croatia seashore

A Croatian restaurant doesn’t serve Hungarians – here is why, PHOTO

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Leif Erikson Discivers America

Was there a Hungarian among the explorers who first stepped in America?

by Alex Bánvölgyi
Kováts Painting

The Hungarian hero who helped the Americans during the revolutionary war

by Péter Licskay
maria and david calvo argentina

Why am I a proud Hungarian? The honest confession of an Argentinian Hungarian

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Hungarian queen Gertrude

Hungarian queen in the Middle Ages: a “perilous occupation”

by Eleonora Jobst
queen elizabeth ii

Elizabeth II is 96 years old today: here is how she is 1/16 Hungarian – PHOTOS, VIDEO

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
McDonald's

Did you know that one of the world’s most beautiful McDonald’s is in Budapest? – PHOTOS

by DNH 2021
ungarn art deco posters

Art Deco Budapest: Posters, Lifestyle and the City – an unrepeatable exhibition

by Daily News

This iconic restaurant in Budapest brings not only food but also poetry to your table – PHOTOS

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
titanic

The story of the Hungarian doctor who saved the survivors of the Titanic

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Batthyány square market hall

Buda’s oldest market hall turns 120 years old – PHOTOS then and now!

by Kitti Tordai
Trianon

Clemenceau’s Hungarian daughter-in-law’s infidelity caused Trianon?

by Eleonora Jobst
slovakia hungary

Commemoration of post-WW2 deportees from Czechoslovakia was held in Budapest

by Daily News
The Informant - HBO Max’s new Hungarian spy drama

The Informant – New Hungarian HBO drama airing in 61 countries – PHOTOS + TRAILER

by Eleonora Jobst
kinizsi castle nagyvázsony

This charming little Hungarian castle is coming back to its old glory! – PHOTOS

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Hungary Romania AUR

Paper distributed in the Bucharest National Theatre: East Hungary belongs to Romania!

by Péter Licskay
The American-Hungarian priest who became an FBI agent

The Hungarian-American priest who turned into an FBI agent

by Eleonora Jobst
diosgyőr castle

Freshly renovated Hungarian medieval castle soon to become a tourist centre! – VIDEO

by Kitti Tordai
katinka hungarian flag

TOP 5 most famous Hungarian women with achievements that conquered the world

by Kitti Tordai
rsz 3wenckheim2

Disney-tale castle reopens to visitors in this Hungarian town

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
women dress history

Women of the Hungarian Revolution period

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
hussar

Things even Hungarians did not know about the 1848 Revolution

by András Balogh
The_battle_of_pered

Russia invaded Ukraine with an army as big as the one they sent to crush the March 1848 Hungarian revolution!

by John Woods
wenckheim castle szabadkígyós

This wonderful Hungarian castle will soon be open to the public – PHOTOS

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
isaszeg history days

Experience firsthand the re-enactment of the Battle of Isaszeg!

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
The Ikarus bus

A true Hungarian success story: the Ikarus bus

by Eleonora Jobst
ancient hungarians

Check out the secrets of ancient Hungarian burials

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
transcarpathia kindergarden

Why do 120 thousand Hungarians live in Ukraine?

by John Woods
Victims of Communism memorial day

Orbán: House of Terror key to representing ppl oppressed by Communist regime

by Daily News Hungary
Victims of Communism memorial day

Hungarian President János Áder marks Victims of Communism memorial day

by Daily News Hungary
The coronation of Stephen III in 1162

5 occasions when medieval Hungarian history could have changed

by John Woods
rsz_gül_baba_türbéje hungary news

Check out this splendid mausoleum in the heart of Budapest! – PHOTOS

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Ignátz Collage

A Hungarian man deceived half the globe – what did he do?

by Barbara Adorján
antall kohl

30th Anniversary of the Hungarian-German Friendship Treaty – Will the shared path continue?

by Daily News
mikosd castle

Check out this mesmerising Hungarian Haunted Castle – PHOTOS, VIDEO

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
illy ferenc espresso machine

Did you know? The Italian espresso was revolutionised by a Hungarian from Transylvania

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Azerbaijan

Differences and similarities between Azerbaijan and Hungary – PHOTO GALLERY

by András Balogh
sándor metternich castle

Hungary’s unique Neo-Classical castle reborn after decades of decay – PHOTO GALLERY

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
mini hungary mock-up park

Miniature Winter Wonderland in Szarvas – PHOTOS

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Szeklerland children

Szekler anthem to become the latest Hungaricum?

by Barbara Adorján
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