Hungarian history

16/03/2024

Spectacular PHOTOS: 500 drones draw over Chain Bridge in Budapest

500 drones painted Sándor Petőfi on the Budapest night sky. #budapest #petőfi #15march #drones
15/03/2024

Why do Hungarians wear a cockade on 15 March?

Wearing a cockade is a tradition in Hungary on 15 March, when the country and the nation celebrate the outbreak of the 1848 civic revolution. #cockade #15March #1848revolution #Hungary #history #Petőfi
28/02/2024

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

The Gold Train began one of the most adventurous journeys in Hungarian history on 23 January 1945. Now, one of the passengers shared her memories. #history #gold #bank
25/02/2024

Today is the memorial day of the victims of communism in Hungary

Officials commemorated the memorial day for the victims of communism on Sunday. #communism #history #commemoration
17/02/2024

World’s highest denomination banknote is Hungarian: it’s worth a small fortune

The world's highest denomination banknote is the 100 million trillion Hungarian pengő. #money #history #hyperinflation #inflation
13/02/2024

Civilian victims of WW2 siege of Budapest commemorated

The war ended 79 years ago in Budapest #Budapest #history #war #ww2
07/02/2024

PHOTOS: Hungarian Renaissance palace beautifully restored and open to visitors

The basic exhibition is free to visit in February. #palace #history #transylvania #castle
02/02/2024

Hungarian Transport Museum closed a decade ago: sightseeing tour with Ikarus buses

The Transport Museum was one of the oldest technical museums in Hungary. #ikarus #bus #transport #museum #budapest
01/02/2024

PHOTOS: Rare military armour in great condition unearthed in Hungarian town

"Except for the horse bones, the entire artefact assemblage was excavated in one block by the experts, and is being dismantled and documented in a restoration workshop," Déri Museum writes. #archaeology #History #Hungarianhistory #Debrecen #museum
22/01/2024

The fascinating details of the Hungarian national anthem

Today the Hungarian national anthem is 201 years old, read interesting facts about it:
21/01/2024

6 incredible stories from Budapest a hundred years ago

Budapest has many colorful stories and we're here to tell you six to depict how life was going a hundred years ago in the capital. #Budapest #history #Zoo
14/01/2024

Orbán cabinet commemorates persons deported to Soviet labour camps

"The only correct and morally acceptable position is to demand ceasefire and peace", the interior ministry's state secretary said #history #commemoration
14/01/2024

Why did Hungarian soldiers fight and die against the Soviets East from Ukraine, in the Don bend?

Almost 200 thousand Hungarian soldiers fought in the heart of the Soviet Union in 1942-1943, not far from the original Eastern Ukrainian border - Why? #history #Hitler #Russia #Ukraine #army #soldier
13/01/2024

How did a boy from a Hungarian village become Hollywood royalty?

Which iconic film directed by Alexander Korda have you seen? Share your favourites! 🎥
08/01/2024

How was Turanism present throughout Hungary’s history?

Is there such a thing as colonialism without occupation? #Turanism suggests that indeed there is. 🌍
05/01/2024

7 fascinating things you wouldn’t guess about Hungary!

Did you know that Elvis Presley was granted Hungarian citizenship, we have a mummified king, a record-breaking synagogue and the founders of Hollywood hail from here? #history #wine #hollywood
03/01/2024

Hungarian central bank marks 100th anniversary in 2024: special events, publications

The National Bank of Hungary will mark the 100th anniversary of its founding with special events and publications in 2024, the bank said on Tuesday. #nationalbank #anniversary #economy
31/12/2023

Hungarian forint: Europe’s favourite currency

The Hungarian forint as Europe's most popular currency? We share you the details below #forint #economy #History
31/12/2023

VIDEO, PHOTOS: The world’s Easternmost Hungarian village by the Black Sea

Nestled a few kilometres from the Black Sea lies Ojtuz, where locals speak an archaic Hungarian dialect. Find out the reason why! #BlackSea #Romania #village #language
29/12/2023

The first Hungarian to conquer the skies in a plane of his own manufacture

Curious about the first Hungarian to defy gravity in 1910? ✈️