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

After 21 years: Police conclude investigation into Fenyő murder, suspect Gyárfás of enticement

The Hungarian who wanted to colonise Somalia probably with the help of Budapest

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Hungary and Austria mark 30th anniversary of Iron Curtain opening

Hungary, Romania start talks on Valea Uzului cemetery incident

The story and impact of the English article that publicly disagreed with Trianon

Without the EU, would there be war between Hungary and Romania?

Facts about Hungarian prisons you have never heard before

The last Soviet soldier leaving headquarters in Hungary – VIDEO

The effects of the Chernobyl disaster in Hungary

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Orbán pays tribute to martyred 1956 prime minister

The story of the Hungarian countess who became a man

The best places to learn about Hungarian history

Down memory lane — Growing up during the ’70s and ’80s in Hungary

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Hungary expects Romania to restore WWI cemetery, says Foreign Minister

The Hungarian who tried to sell Austria

Hungarian president slams Valea Uzului incident as ‘blasphemous, unlawful and immoral’

Watch how Hungary’s borders changed during the past 1000 years – VIDEO

4 surprising stories about the Hungarian Parliament

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Romanian ambassador shuns Hungarian foreign ministry summons over WW1 cemetery events

When will Hungary get back its lost territories? – Trianon is 99 yrs old

The Treaty of Trianon through – VIDEOS

Heritage services available all summer in Budapest

The story of the most famous heroine in Hungarian history

Hungarians work more today than peasants did in the Middle Ages

You can search for your family: Trianon refugee list now on the internet

Why didn’t Austria-Hungary have any overseas colonies? – VIDEO

Amazing! researchers find evidence of an ancient Hungarian-speaking community

At least 100,000 bodies burried in the antique cemetery of Budapest – video

Budapest in Hungarian literature: the city of adventures, beauty and disillusionment

The Hungarian doctor who paved the way for open-heart surgery

The story of America’s favourite Hungarian silent movie actress

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Hungarian Herdsmen at the Siege of Palmanova

The biggest yet unsolved Hungarian historical mystery: how did Sándor Petőfi die?

Romanians think that Hungary wants to take control over Transylvania

The story of the spy who destroyed the Austro-Hungarian Empire

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Conference marks 70 years of Chinese-Hungarian diplomatic relations

Fantastic Budapest: 10 stunning stories from the past of the Hungarian capital – photos

Nyugati Overpass, Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Nyugati Square’s monumental overpass will be demolished

Photo of the Day – 20 May 2019

The video that makes you feel very proud to be Hungarian

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