World History

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

The story of the Hungarian poet who became a national heroine in Israel

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Budapest John Lukacs Historian American

Globally known Hungarian-American Historian John Lukacs passed away

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Colosseum, Rome, Italy

Colosseum regulations rewritten because of Hungarian tourist

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Budapest Trianon memorial 2020

The construction permission of the 100 metres long Trianon Memorial has been authorised

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auschwitz

The diary of a 13 years old Hungarian Jewish girl who died in Auschwitz is presented on Instagram

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Álmos

History according to the chronicles: Álmos’s triumph over the Russians

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eu flag hungary

15 Years in the EU: “All the member states went crazy after joining”

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Mother, baby, Mothers Day

The origins and traditions of Mother’s Day – Hungarian mothers run the world

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hungarian flag tongue language

6 interesting facts about Hungary that you might not know

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eu flag

Hungary celebrates 15 years in the European Union – VIDEO

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poland hungary flag

Why exactly are the Hungarians and the Poles good friends?

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money, forint, old, Hungarian

The average Hungarian salary forty years ago

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Robert Capa, photographer, Hungary

The story of the most famous Hungarian photojournalist – Photo Gallery

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hungary china orbán

Orbán draws past decade’s political lessons at Belt and Road summit

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pálinka, Hungary, drink

The history of Hungary’s most famous alcohol: Pálinka

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girl whisper secret

The origins of swearing and the most popular Hungarian swear words

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Ikarus, bus, Budapest, transport

Explore Budapest’s hidden and special vehicles! – Part 2

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easter in hollókő

This is how Hungarians celebrated Easter in the past

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beautiful women hungary

The most popular Hungarian female names

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hungarian conquest

Mythical blood oath – this is what the leaders of the 7 Hungarian tribes said

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tram, Budapest, transport

Explore Budapest’s hidden and special vehicles! – Part 1

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deportation fence

Hungarian official calls for restoring rights of post-WWII deportees

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Creative videos celebrating the Day of Hungarian Poetry

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párisi udvar paris court budapest

The enchanting Paris Court reopens soon – is this to be the most beautiful hotel in Budapest? – VIDEO

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letöltés e1554720258125

The most common Hungarian names and their relationship with history – male names

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kocsis footballer hungary golden team

Budapest to erect statue of ‘Mighty Magyar’ Sándor Kocsis

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Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr., Hungary

Do superheroes come from Hungary?

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Hungarian Grey, cattle animals, Hungary, Hortobágy

Hungarian grey cattle: The story of the oldest and most mysterious Hungarikum – Video & Photo Gallery

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secret agent

The country of secret agents: Hungary in the communist era

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Szekula Mária

The Hungarian woman who helped discover one of Budapest’s most valuable treasures

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puskás

Puskás was one of the greatest European footballers of all time! – We will never forget YOU!

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hungarian conquest

The secrets of ancient Hungarians’ sex life

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sina simon

The Greek millionaire who wanted to become Hungarian and a crater bears his name on the Moon

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isaszeg batlle victory 1849

Isaszeg victory 170 years ago – The town replays the battle to commemorate

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Hungary, Hungry, video, words, pun

How Hungry is Hungary?

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bartók bust poland

Bust of Hungarian composer Béla Bartók inaugurated in Poland

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bomb danube WWII

WW2 bombs in Danube defused in Budapest

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hungary poland honour

Hungarian President granted highest Polish state honour to commemorate the historic friendship

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tourism Budapest Hungary Chain Bridge kató alpár

Lesser-known charms of Budapest – desserts and storytelling

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Papp László boxer Olympic champion

The Hungarian Mike Tyson: László Papp never lost a single fight

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