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World History stories covering key events, empires, wars and civilizations shaping our modern world.
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Strange legends behind the discovery of famous Hungarian medicinal waters

by Lilla Mezei
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Seven interesting facts about Albert Szent-Györgyi who discovered vitamin C

by Dorina Haász
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Minorities in Hungary #4 – Bulgarians

by Gergely Lajtai-Szabó
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Hollókő – a charming town in the mountains

by Dorina Haász
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Raphael’s Esterházy Madonna travels to Rome

by Daily News
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Rising from the debris: this is how Budapest was revived after WWII

by Lilla Mezei
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The Church of Ják – a lovely basilica from the Middle Ages

by Dorina Haász
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The siege of Budapest – Photo Gallery

by Kitti Erdő-Bonyár
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Fidesz group leader opens Csángó Ball in Budapest

by Alexandra Béni
Mohács Busójárás tradition festival

House Speaker: Mohács Busó Festival one of Europe’s biggest traditionalist events

by Alexandra Béni
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Favourite Hungarian cartoons of our childhood – Part 2

by Lilla Mezei
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Minorities in Hungary #3 – Germans

by Gergely Lajtai-Szabó
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How much do you know about the Busójárás? – QUIZ

by Zsóka Kovács
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Fairy-tale-like legends behind beloved Hungarian lakes

by Lilla Mezei
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Big cities in Hungary – 5 facts you may not know about Kecskemét

by Dorina Haász
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Hungarian MPs of Carpathian Basin meet in Budapest

by Alexandra Béni
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Viktor Orbán: ‘For us Hungary comes first’

by Alexandra Béni
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When Africa sheltered Hungarians

by Gergely Lajtai-Szabó
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The celebrated Hungarian actress, Zsa Zsa Gábor, and the secret for men’s heart

by Lilla Mezei
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Kati Zsigóné’s new masterpiece: The unique egg of Hungary

by Kitti Erdő-Bonyár
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The Ford Model T and its Hungarian inventors

by Blanka Marianna Györgyi
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Minorities in Hungary #2 – Greeks

by Gergely Lajtai-Szabó
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The 5 most beautiful libraries in Budapest

by Kitti Erdő-Bonyár
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Former US Congressman Tom Lantos’ statue unveiled in home town Budapest

by Alexandra Béni
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Get to know the Hungarian queen, who is celebrated in Spain up to this day

by Alexandra Béni
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Orbán, World Jewish Congress exchange views on cancelled Horthy commemoration

by Daily News
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Collective guilt unacceptable, says minister

by Daily News
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12+2 less-known Hungarian castles perfect for weekend outings

by Lilla Mezei
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5 magical Hungarian villages that will undoubtedly enchant everyone

by Lilla Mezei
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Sisi, Queen of Hungary and Empress of Austria – PHOTOS

by Lilla Mezei
Croatian girls in folklore costume in Hungary

Minorities in Hungary #1 – Croatians

by Gergely Lajtai-Szabó
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Quiz – How much do you know about the Hungarian anthem?

by Alexandra Béni
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Hungary’s contribution to the exploration of space

by Kitti Erdő-Bonyár
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Essential Hungarian inventions: the noiseless match

by Blanka Marianna Györgyi
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Hungary, the cradle of Roma music

by Lilla Mezei
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How much do you know about the Margaret bridge? – QUIZ

by Zsóka Kovács
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The world-famous Herend Porcelain Manufactory

by Gergely Lajtai-Szabó
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Get to know the invaluable Hungarian folk costumes

by Alexandra Béni
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Budapest Mayor marks 73rd anniversary of liberation of Budapest ghetto

by Alexandra Béni
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Hungarian memories in Poland – New book about the Hungarian-Polish friendship

by Alexandra Béni
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