Hungarian history

17/11/2023

Happy birthday, Budapest! – Hungarian capital celebrates 150th birthday

150 years ago, on 17 November 1873, Budapest was created by the merger of Pest, Buda and Óbuda. #birthday #budapest #history
13/11/2023

Did the word “ogre” use to mean Hungarian?

Did the term "ogre" originate from Hungarian raids or is it a mythological twist? Share your thoughts in the comments! 🤔 #ogre #mythology #etymology
13/11/2023

László Almásy’s achievements are being revived in Egypt

In #Cairo, at the Egyptian Geographical Society, the Hungarian Embassy along with the Liszt Hungarian Cultural Centre revived László Almásy's successful path in #Egypt and #Africa:
09/11/2023

Meet the 3rd largest labyrinth in the world, the Hungarian Csillagösvény

This really special hedge labyrinth, linked to the history of the Hungarian people, is a real 3.5 km long spectacle... #labyrinth #maze #tourism #travel
04/11/2023

Why is today a National Mourning Day in Hungary, symbolised by Russian tanks?

Have you every heard about the 1956 revolution and freedom fight of the Hungarians against the mighty Soviet Union? Here is the story #History #1956 #revolution #freedomfight
02/11/2023

PHOTOS: Remains of buildings last seen before WWII found in Buda Castle

During the revamp of the iconic Budapest landmark Buda Castle, key building remains have been unearthed. Check out some photos below! #budacastle #budapest #archaeology #history
02/11/2023

FM Szijjártó to inaugurate street in Kazakhstan named after Hungarian poet Sándor Petőfi

He is scheduled to sign a new scholarship agreement and inaugurate a street in Astana named after 19th century Hungarian poet Sándor Petőfi. #kazakhstan #petőfi #politics
31/10/2023

Bethlen Castle: A Hungarian family’s historic home restored – PHOTOS, VIDEOS

Step into history with the restoration of Bethlen Castle, a true Hungarian family's historic home. Discover the cultural legacy that stands the test of time. 🏰✨
30/10/2023

PHOTOS: Centuries-old church near Budapest renovated

The centuries-old Catholic church of Tárnok, near Budapest, has been renovated - check out some stunning photos below #Tárnok #Budapest #renovation #development #church
30/10/2023

Commemoration: Yugoslav partisans murdered tens of thousands of Hungarians

A commemoration to honour Hungarians who were massacred by Yugoslav partisans in Vojvodina in 1944-45 was held #Serbia #commemoration #History
29/10/2023

SENSATIONAL: 13th century secret friary of Hungarian Pauline Fathers found – PHOTOS

Archaeologists of the Hungarian National Museum have found one of the first friaries of the Pauline Fathers - check out some photos in our article below! #History #PaulineFathers #monastery #friary #research #archaeology #science
28/10/2023

These famous Hungarians conquered the whole world! – Part 2

These famous Hungarians all left something special behind. #famous #celebrity #photography #architecture
27/10/2023

Nobel laureate Katalin Karikó’s relatives were brutally murdered

Katalin Karikó wrote about the horrific events in her memoir published this year. #Karikó #murder #police #crime
25/10/2023

Victims of 1956 Kossuth Square massacre commemorated in Budapest

A commemoration was held in Budapest to pay tribute to the victims of the Kossuth Square massacre that took place on 25 October. #massacre #commemoration #1956 #budapest
23/10/2023

These famous Hungarians conquered the whole world!

These famous Hungarians were celebrated all over the world! #movie #music #art #famous
23/10/2023

Hungarian foreign ministry: West watched with sympathy but forgot to help

The Secretary of State, however, forgot to talk about the murderous and inhuman attack by Moscow and only criticised the West...
22/10/2023

Hungary’s renewed first McDonald’s in Budapest downtown reopened

Hungary's renewed first McDonald's in Budapest downtown reopened, and a Hungarian Michelin-star chef prepared the first fine dining meals #Budapest #gastronomy #restaurant #guest #downtown
21/10/2023

PHOTOS, VIDEO: National Museum shows photos of 1956 revolution by John Sadovy

House Speaker László Kövér opened an exhibition of photographs by John Sadovy about the anti-Soviet uprising of 1956 #photo #exhibition #Budapest #event #JohnSadovy #history
20/10/2023

Minister: Hungarians fulfilled anti-Soviet uprising’s goals three decades later

Hungarians fulfilled the goals of the 1956 anti-Soviet uprising three decades later: to live in freedom and peace, the minister said #government #minister #1956 #uprising
16/10/2023

The American general who ‘whipped’ Romanians away from Hungary’s national museum

The American Major General stopped Romanians from looting the Hungarian National Museum with his whip! #American #museum #WWI