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World History stories covering key events, empires, wars and civilizations shaping our modern world.
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Sensational historical relic found by Hungarian TV show figure

Europe's oldest man-made stone tools found in a Hungarian village

Sensational: Europe’s oldest stone tools made by Homo Erectus found in a Hungarian village

1,100-year-old female buried with weapons

Historic discovery in Hungary: 1,100-year-old female buried with weapons sparks debate

Anniversary of the Madéfalva massacre commemorated in Romania

Anniversary of the Madéfalva massacre commemorated in Romania

Keleti ÁGnes olympic champion Hungary

Hungary to honour world’s oldest Olympic Champion Ágnes Keleti with upcoming funeral service – details

Food New Year Eve Fortune Luck

Food and fortune: How to set your New Year off right!

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Shocking decline: How Hungary fell behind its neighbours after joining the EU

haladás football club

A century of tradition at stake: Haladás 105-year legacy in peril as club appeals to PM Orbán

Hungarian banknote forint Hungarian currency

Who’s on the Hungarian banknotes? – The stories behind the historical figures in your wallet

Avars Hungarians Conquest of the Carpathian Basin research

From Avars to Hungarians: The most comprehensive genetic research published yet

Remarkable cabasset helmet found in Visegrád during archaeological excavation – PHOTOS

Sensational: Medieval church discovered beneath Visegrád tennis court reveals architectural masterpieces

From orphanage to Notre Dame: A Hungarian carpenter’s incredible role in the restoration of the cathedral

Timisoara 1989: Hungarian National Museum marks 35th anniversary of Romanian revolution

US Supreme Court

CNN: U.S. Supreme Court considers legal path for Holocaust survivors to reclaim stolen property in Hungary

Santa Claus Hungary

Mikulás or Télapó? The history behind Hungary’s Santa Claus

Honouring History: Hungarian Soldiers of World Wars I and II Reburied in Budapest

Suleiman the Magnificent Hungarian History

Suleiman the Magnificent: The Great Sultan’s heart rediscovered in Hungary

love letter gerbeaud budapest

VIDEO: 100-year-old love letter discovered in Budapest confectionery box

Superstition Hungary

Is your luck running out? These Hungarian superstitions could change everything!

lake balaton

Lake Balaton’s hidden depths: Local legends speak of secrets and treasures below

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Hungarian national symbols: A connection between past and present

Unexpected medieval child burial found in Hungarian archaeological excavation

Unexpected medieval child burial found in Hungarian archaeological excavation

All Saints’ Day: Special opening hours for shops and cemeteries announced!

15th-century sword discovered in Hungary during archaeological excavation

Remarkable 15th-century sword discovered in Hungary during archaeological excavation – PHOTOS

Castles in Hungary

Experience royalty: The most magnificent castles in Hungary for your next getaway!

Coral Sea Isten segítsen Béla I. Barabás Fortepan 1956

‘Isten segítsen’ – An American warship’s message to Hungarian freedom fighters in 1956

Hungary National Holiday 23rd of October

Celebrate history: Discover the exciting events of Hungary’s National Holiday on the 23rd of October!

Budapest district considers setting up a company to run historic coffee shops in the Castle District

A message from the legacy of Dracula: Béla Lugosi’s granddaughter speaks to fans

5+1 abandoned buildings in Hungary you must see

PM Orbán Xi Jinping in Beijing chinese president chinese ambassador szijjártó china hungarian

Historian: The Hungarian people won’t learn Chinese, just like they didn’t learn Russian – Hungary belongs to Europe

Soviet tank in Budapest, Hungary

On this day 80 years ago: Russian troops entered Hungary to liberate the country from German occupation

Nixon in China: the opera based on a historic summit premieres on Hungarian stage for the 1st time

castle of Simontornya, Hungarian castle

Astonishing Hungarian castle in Southern Transdanubia to be modernised soon

Hungarian film inspired by Kabul evacuation starts shooting

beer consumption statistics ranking

Hungary among Europe’s beer-loving nations: Global consumption rankings revealed

The surprising connection between horses and Hungarian history

Bakony-Balaton Uplands witness hills geological site

Hungarian geological site recognised among the world’s most significant!

Hungarian politician talks about revolution of national cohesion in Hungary

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