History

26/10/2023

Madame Tussauds Budapest is very Hungarian – Photo gallery

The unique installations reflect the rich heritage and traditions of both the capital and Hungary. The attractions are the results of the collaborative and top-notch efforts of countless professionals. #Budapest #celebrity #MadameTussauds
26/10/2023

Hungarian graphic artist created Milka’s iconic purple cow

Did you know that the Milka cow is the creation of a Hungarian graphic artist? #Milka #chocolate #graphics
23/10/2023

These famous Hungarians conquered the whole world!

These famous Hungarians were celebrated all over the world! #movie #music #art #famous
19/10/2023

Hungarian carpenter works on restoration of burnt Notre Dame

"When I handed over the chair to the clients, they were teary-eyed with joy that they had finally found such a specialist, who is able to restore hundreds of years-old furniture in a unique way," said Rostás. #France #NotreDame #Paris
17/10/2023

VIDEO: WWII fighter aircraft found in Lake Balaton, weapons recovered

Apart from the one that has now been found after nearly 80 years, there is no other surviving Hungarian Messerschmitt fighter aircraft known in the world. #balaton #find #wwii #history
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
06/10/2023

The mage trials: the history of the 13th century Hungarian Inquisition

Have you ever heard of the Hungarian Inquisition of the 13th century? #history #inquisition #magic #mage #trials
27/09/2023

Shipwreck found in Hungarian river: may be half a century old

The shipwreck has probably been there since 1970. #maros #river #shipwreck #nature
26/09/2023

This is why Hungarian is the strangest language in Europe

"When we tell our history, the most important thing is to be authentic and, as we say, to convey the most up-to-date knowledge according to the current state of science," said documentary filmmaker Krisztián Bárány. #Hungarian #language #Europe #history
19/09/2023

Amazing discovery: Roman sarcophagus found in Western Hungary

Experts have found an exceptional Roman artefact on the outskirts of Nagyvázsony, near the main road 77, in Western Hungary. #archaeology #history #discovery #roman
17/09/2023

PHOTOS, VIDEO: The last Hungarian WWII POW got home in 2000!

The last Hungarian WWII prisoner of war spent 53 years in a far-off mental hospital. #WWII #POW
16/09/2023

Liszt Ferenc music academy establishes music history research group

The Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music has set up a group to research central European music history #music #history #research #Zeneakadémia #FerencLisztMusicAcademy
12/09/2023

So far unknown humans found at Lake Balaton: History books will be rewritten?

Hungarian scientists have discovered previously unknown humans. #LakeBalaton #discovery
08/09/2023

Staggering: Descendants of Hungarian Turk-beater Kinizsi live among us!

All signs point to the fact that Pál Kinizsi, one of the biggest Hungarian historical figures, still has relatives today. But who are they? #history #archaeology #castle
07/09/2023

PHOTOS: Remains of 27 soldiers who died in WWII found in Hungary

The remains of 27 Hungarian soldiers who died in the Second World War were found in Apagy, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County. #soldier #archaeology #wwii #war
27/08/2023

Putin’s new history textbook says it was a mistake to withdraw from Hungary in 1991

According to the new textbook, in 1956, rebellious radicals, fascists took up arms and committed a large number of murders. The textbook concludes that it was a mistake for Russians to withdraw from Hungary. #putin #russia #education #book #history #1956
19/08/2023

What did King Stephen do on 20 August that we still celebrate after a thousand years?

20 August was fundamentally different from what we, Hungarians all over the world, are celebrating today. How is this possible? #20august #ststephen #history
18/08/2023

Remains of medieval cemetery discovered in Budapest

The Budapest Waterworks were carrying out renovation work when they discovered the remains of coffins and human bones. #budapest #discovery #history
09/08/2023

Hungarian historian, Turkologist, diplomat Hóvári dies aged 68

János Hóvári, a historian, Turkologist, former diplomat and professor at the University of Pécs, has died, aged 68. #death #mourning
07/08/2023

Béla Lugosi: The best Dracula of all time and the tragic end of his life

He was laid to rest in one of his cinematic Dracula cloaks by his friends in a small California cemetery. But do you know what caused his death? #bélalugosi #dracula #famoushungarians