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

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

by Hetzmann Mercédesz

The surprising connection between horses and Hungarian history

by Guest Author
Bakony-Balaton Uplands witness hills geological site

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

by Hetzmann Mercédesz

Hungarian politician talks about revolution of national cohesion in Hungary

by Daily News Hungary

Kövér: 2012–2022 one of best decades in the history of Hungary

by Daily News Hungary

Sulyok: Hungary-Germany relations key – Pan-European picnic’s 35th anniversary

by Daily News Hungary
Elisabeth Bridge Erzsébet híd 3

Huge discovery: Medieval sword found in the Danube near Budapest

by Daniella Takacs

The Romans: European Heritage, Pannonia, and Aquincum

by Daily News

Hungarian and German researchers synchronize Napoleonic maps with modern ones

by DNH 2021
castle in Hungary, Szombathely

Fancy buying a castle in Hungary on a budget? Here’s your opportunity – PHOTOS

by Fanni Forgács
history of balaton

Short history of Lake Balaton: the golden age of Balatonfüred

by Daniella Takacs
norcia benedictine abbey

Thanks to Hungary’s support, Benedictine monastery rebuilt in Norcia elevated to abbey rank

by Daily News Hungary
Buda during the Turkish occupation animation

New animation reveals what Buda looked like during the Turkish occupation – VIDEO

by Fanni Forgács
silver communion set unearthed hungary find

Sensational find: Hungarian archaeologists find communion set and hidden medieval treasures – PHOTOS

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
romania hungary peasants

Proud, mistrustful, belittling: this is how Romanians saw Hungarians in the past

by Dóra Busi
treaty of trianon map 1 december

Prostitutes and secret clauses: 5+1 perplexing myths about the Treaty of Trianon

by Dóra Busi
Hungarian church Visegrád

Shocking discovery: Long-lost Hungarian church found under tennis court – PHOTOS

by Fanni Forgács
jókai nostalgia boat

Happy news: 110-year-old nostalgia boat returns to Lake Balaton – PHOTOS

by Dóra Busi
Puskás Ferenc Football Soccer Hungary

Hungary’s sporting stars: Icons of the past and present

by Martin Németh
Hungary, village, folk culture, lady, animal

Saint George’s Day in Hungary: folklore about witches and customs related to the beginning of spring

by Dóra Busi
princess diana

Princess Diana visited Budapest 34 years ago – but could not buy a souvenir?

by Dóra Busi
király thermal bath renovation

Király Thermal Bath: the iconic spa may regain its pomp with Turkish help – PHOTOS

by Dóra Busi
President sulyok holocaust

Holocaust Remembrance Day: President Sulyok spoke about his father’s Nazi past

by Daily News
food, people, eating

Hungary’s sweet secrets: 5 irresistible treats you must try!

by Martin Németh
Boci Chocolate

From foreign hands to Hungarian hearts: Famous Boci chocolate returns home!

by Martin Németh
Must-watch top-rated Hungarian series

Discover the hidden gems: Must-watch top-rated Hungarian series

by Martin Németh
kurultaj hungary Hungarian

Hungarian ancestry unveiled: Fascinating study links ancient Hungarians to Hun warriors

by Martin Németh
esterházy castle renovation

Renovation of the Esterházy Castle dubbed ‘Hungarian Versailles’ reaches new milestone – PHOTOS

by Dóra Busi
palestine

Land Day in Budapest: tree planting at Palestinian Embassy

by Daily News Hungary

Discover ancient ceiling paintings in Veszprém Castle Quarter: centuries-old art unveiled

by Alpár Kató
Citadella, Budapest. Source: National Hauszmann Programme/Nemzeti Hauszmann Program

Renovation of Budapest’s jewel is well underway: this is what the Citadella looks like now – photos

by Alpár Kató
Battle of Isaszeg Re-enactment

Uncover the epic Battle of Isaszeg: Join the 35th Commemorative Spring March for an unforgettable experience

by Martin Németh
Tokaj wine region

Here are the 5 most magnificent historical wine regions in Hungary

by Fanni Forgács
Settlement of the Magyars in Hungary by Munkácsy Mihály

Important discovery: Age of Conquest artifacts unearthed at Lake Tisza

by Martin Németh

Scandalous: Hungarian nationalists rewrite Romanian History? – Here is the rebuttal

by John Woods

Hungarian nationalists rewrite Romania’s history on Wikipedia?

by John Woods
Hungary gold Hungarian National Bank (Copy)

The fascinating story of saving Hungary’s gold in the 1940s

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
macron paris wwii martyrs reburial

Hungarian WWII resistance fighters reburied in Paris

by Daily News Hungary
Andrássy castle

Check out the 8 most beautiful castles near Budapest

by Emma Kusnyerik
Vuk

Check out some of the best Hungarian animated movies – PHOTOS

by Emma Kusnyerik
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