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

Budapest, Nyugati Square’s monumental overpass will be demolished

by Gergely Kolba

Photo of the Day – 20 May 2019

by Ádám Horváth

The video that makes you feel very proud to be Hungarian

by Kata Fónai
hungarian defence forces

Defence Day: “Hungary’s history is based on its heroes”

by Daily News Hungary

The stories of five Hungarians who were first in Hungarian history – Photo Gallery

by Gergely Kolba
Pope John Paul II statue in Piliscsaba Hungary

Deputy PM inaugurates Pope John Paul II statue in Hungary

by Alpár Kató
red sludge Hungary

The biggest catastrophes in Hungary – photos

by John Woods
Hannah Senesh, poet, Hungarian

The story of the Hungarian poet who became a national heroine in Israel

by Gergely Kolba
Budapest John Lukacs Historian American

Globally known Hungarian-American Historian John Lukacs passed away

by John Woods
Colosseum, Rome, Italy

Colosseum regulations rewritten because of Hungarian tourist

by Gergely Kolba
Budapest Trianon memorial 2020

The construction permission of the 100 metres long Trianon Memorial has been authorised

by Daily News
auschwitz

The diary of a 13 years old Hungarian Jewish girl who died in Auschwitz is presented on Instagram

by Daily News
Álmos

History according to the chronicles: Álmos’s triumph over the Russians

by Tamás Cserép
eu flag hungary

15 Years in the EU: “All the member states went crazy after joining”

by Daily News
Mother, baby, Mothers Day

The origins and traditions of Mother’s Day – Hungarian mothers run the world

by Gergely Kolba
hungarian flag tongue language

6 interesting facts about Hungary that you might not know

by Zsóka Kovács
eu flag

Hungary celebrates 15 years in the European Union – VIDEO

by Alexandra Béni
poland hungary flag

Why exactly are the Hungarians and the Poles good friends?

by John Woods
money, forint, old, Hungarian

The average Hungarian salary forty years ago

by Gergely Kolba
Robert Capa, photographer, Hungary

The story of the most famous Hungarian photojournalist – Photo Gallery

by Gergely Kolba
hungary china orbán

Orbán draws past decade’s political lessons at Belt and Road summit

by Daily News Hungary
pálinka, Hungary, drink

The history of Hungary’s most famous alcohol: Pálinka

by Gergely Kolba
girl whisper secret

The origins of swearing and the most popular Hungarian swear words

by Gergely Kolba
Ikarus, bus, Budapest, transport

Explore Budapest’s hidden and special vehicles! – Part 2

by Gergely Kolba
easter in hollókő

This is how Hungarians celebrated Easter in the past

by John Woods
beautiful women hungary

The most popular Hungarian female names

by Zsóka Kovács
hungarian conquest

Mythical blood oath – this is what the leaders of the 7 Hungarian tribes said

by John Woods
tram, Budapest, transport

Explore Budapest’s hidden and special vehicles! – Part 1

by Gergely Kolba
deportation fence

Hungarian official calls for restoring rights of post-WWII deportees

by Alexandra Béni
book 1760998 1280

Creative videos celebrating the Day of Hungarian Poetry

by Kitti Erdő-Bonyár
párisi udvar paris court budapest

The enchanting Paris Court reopens soon – is this to be the most beautiful hotel in Budapest? – VIDEO

by Zsóka Kovács
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The most common Hungarian names and their relationship with history – male names

by Zsóka Kovács
kocsis footballer hungary golden team

Budapest to erect statue of ‘Mighty Magyar’ Sándor Kocsis

by Alpár Kató
Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr., Hungary

Do superheroes come from Hungary?

by Gergely Kolba
Hungarian Grey, cattle animals, Hungary, Hortobágy

Hungarian grey cattle: The story of the oldest and most mysterious Hungarikum – Video & Photo Gallery

by Gergely Kolba
secret agent

The country of secret agents: Hungary in the communist era

by John Woods
Szekula Mária

The Hungarian woman who helped discover one of Budapest’s most valuable treasures

by Kitti Erdő-Bonyár
puskás

Puskás was one of the greatest European footballers of all time! – We will never forget YOU!

by Alpár Kató
hungarian conquest

The secrets of ancient Hungarians’ sex life

by Zsóka Kovács
sina simon

The Greek millionaire who wanted to become Hungarian and a crater bears his name on the Moon

by John Woods
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