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

Picture of the day – Traditional Hussar portrait from Manchester

Amazing! – Tutankhamun Exhibition opens in Budapest this November! – PHOTOS

Hungarian origin – where was the ancient homeland of Magyars?

Day trip to Pécs – a quick guide and itinerary

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President addresses commemorations of 1849 Arad martyrs

Happy Birthday Liberty Bridge! A look back at its fascinating history – Photos

Hungary in World War II – All your questions answered – Video

Hungary listed among countries that no longer exist, but how? – Video

History of Hungary – This is how the borders changed – VIDEO

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Council of Europe’s task to restore European unity, says official

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International conference to focus on Otto von Habsburg and 1989

Wonderful villa in the City Park – Millennium House reconstructed on its 130th birthday – PHOTOS

Hungary turns to CoE over Romania WWI shrine dispute

Memorial to Hungarian King András II inaugurated in Israel

The stunning Vajdahunyad Castle – VIDEO

Great discovery! – Original film collection about Hungary from the 1920s – VIDEO

The history behind Hungary’s Great Synagogue – VIDEO

Five incredible castles you need to see in Hungary – Photos

Game of Thrones is nothing special compared to Transylvanian history

WOW! Photos about how Hungarians got married in the previous century

One of the world’s saddest sights is found in the Jewish quarter of Budapest

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Statue of football great Sándor Kocsis unveiled at Groupama Aréna

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Japan’s Princess Kako’s visit to Hungary in photos

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German interior minister thanks Hungary for its role in 1989

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Foreign minister: Hungary always promoted East-West cooperation

SCHÄUBLE, Wolfgang

Bundestag president thanks Hungarians for courage in 1989 – Interview

The inventor of the telephone exchange, Tivadar Puskás, was born 175 years ago

Naked men bathing banned in Rudas Spa because of public sex

The only Hungarian who lead a crusade to the Holy Land

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WW2 bomb defused near Budapest public transport hub

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Orbán calls for Christian freedom

Dohány Street Synagogue in Budapest is 120 years old – Photos

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Free Democrats’ founding member and renowned architect Rajk dies, aged 70

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Justice minister praises close Hungarian-German friendship

You would never guess when the last cave-dweller left his home in Budapest – photos

Heiko Maas

German foreign minister: German unity would not have been possible without Hungarians

The story of the Hungarian man who introduced modern newspapers to the USA

How one of the greatest Hungarian heroes became stigmatised as a traitor

This is why Budapest did not become like Venice

The incredible story of the Hungarian woman who survived Auschwitz and now helps people overcome trauma

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