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

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

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

Elisabeth Bridge Erzsébet híd 3

Huge discovery: Medieval sword found in the Danube near Budapest

The Romans: European Heritage, Pannonia, and Aquincum

Hungarian and German researchers synchronize Napoleonic maps with modern ones

castle in Hungary, Szombathely

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

history of balaton

Short history of Lake Balaton: the golden age of Balatonfüred

norcia benedictine abbey

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

Buda during the Turkish occupation animation

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

silver communion set unearthed hungary find

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

romania hungary peasants

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

treaty of trianon map 1 december

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

Hungarian church Visegrád

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

jókai nostalgia boat

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

Puskás Ferenc Football Soccer Hungary

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

Hungary, village, folk culture, lady, animal

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

princess diana

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

király thermal bath renovation

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

President sulyok holocaust

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

food, people, eating

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

Boci Chocolate

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

Must-watch top-rated Hungarian series

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

kurultaj hungary Hungarian

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

esterházy castle renovation

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

palestine

Land Day in Budapest: tree planting at Palestinian Embassy

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

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

Battle of Isaszeg Re-enactment

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

Tokaj wine region

Here are the 5 most magnificent historical wine regions in Hungary

Settlement of the Magyars in Hungary by Munkácsy Mihály

Important discovery: Age of Conquest artifacts unearthed at Lake Tisza

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

Hungarian nationalists rewrite Romania’s history on Wikipedia?

Hungary gold Hungarian National Bank (Copy)

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

macron paris wwii martyrs reburial

Hungarian WWII resistance fighters reburied in Paris

Andrássy castle

Check out the 8 most beautiful castles near Budapest

Vuk

Check out some of the best Hungarian animated movies – PHOTOS

russell crowe gladiator

Russell Crowe and Rami Malek to film in Hungary!

Semmelweis movie poster

Outstanding success of Hungarian film Semmelweis captures US magazine’s attention

Gül baba tomb

Discover the hidden Budapest parks with us

böllér festival

Experience Hungarian traditions at Murakeresztúr festival this weekend

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