World history

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

Sandor Petofi, hero of the War of Independence

March 15, 2015

The revamped Varpalota castle opened

March 12, 2015

Szekely Freedom Day: commemorations and protests – Photos

March 11, 2015

Hungary to mark 1848/49 revolution, freedom fight over weekend

March 10, 2015

Do you know the Hungarian history? Here are the national memorials

March 9, 2015

Oppositions call for security cttee meeting over Orban’s alleged informant past

March 9, 2015

Do not forget, today is International Women’s Day

March 8, 2015

Hungarian sword exhibition opened in War History Museum

March 6, 2015

Hungary pays tribute to victims of communism, forced labour camps

February 26, 2015

Victims of communism commemorated

February 25, 2015

Memorial year for Gulag victims launched

February 23, 2015

Mysterious secret room found in Vajdahunyad Castle

February 22, 2015

Russian foundation erects WW1 memorial in N Hungary

February 17, 2015

Busó festival draws crowds, 2015 – Photo Gallery

February 16, 2015

CCourt’s incoming president commemorates civilian victims of WWII Budapest siege

February 12, 2015

Unknown documents about the history of Hungary are found in the Vatican

February 8, 2015

Mysterious Castles Near Budapest

February 7, 2015

Azerbaijan through the eyes of a Hungarian author

February 2, 2015

Transylvanian historical castles for sale

January 31, 2015

Poland to host Hungarian cultural season in 2016

January 28, 2015

Vojvodina massacre 70th anniversary marked in Szeged

January 25, 2015

Suspected 1956 war criminal’s appeal postponed

January 16, 2015

Legendary footballer Buzanszky dies aged 89 – reactions

January 13, 2015

Commemorations Held for the Don Disaster in Several Places

January 13, 2015

A Row of Hungarian Castles Are Built Up Again in 3D

January 10, 2015

Hungary govt to finance reconstruction of Szekler martyrs’ monument

January 7, 2015

Legendary Buzánszky is feeling better in the hospital

January 1, 2015

Hungarian Christmas Traditions

December 24, 2014

The equestrian memorial tour crossed into Slovakia and heading for Limanowa, Poland

December 9, 2014

Monastery of the silent monks renovated in Majk

December 1, 2014

Memorial plaque to victims of Benes Decrees unveiled

November 29, 2014

Hungarian Gulag Labourers Remembered – Conference

November 25, 2014

Rebuilt Elizabeth Bridge Turns 50

November 24, 2014

Famous Hungarian Posters on Auction

November 20, 2014

Hungarian Film Wins First Prize in Italy

November 17, 2014

Jobbik Commemorates Anniversary of Horthy’s 1919 Budapest Entry

November 16, 2014

Richter Publicly Traded For 20 Years – a Hungarian Success Story

November 13, 2014

Ader Commemorates Poet Radnoti on Death Anniversary

November 9, 2014

Walesa bridge between “East and West”, says Lazar

November 6, 2014

Ivan Fischer to Programme, Conduct Berlin Wall Concert Commemoration

November 5, 2014