Once the Greatest Army in Europe - The Black Army of Hungary
In the latter half of the 15th century, there was a superpower in Europe. It wasn't France, and it wasn't England. Spain would not rise to world
Once the Greatest Army in Europe - The Black Army of Hungary
In the latter half of the 15th century, there was a superpower in Europe. It wasn't France, and it wasn't England. Spain would not rise to world
"The Battle That Saved The Civilization" - Szigetvár, 1566
The end of summer in the 16th century for Hungary was marked by one of the bloodiest sieges of their history. The Habsburg Monarchy suffered a heavy
Today in European history: the Battle of Varna (1444)
The Battle of Varna in 1444 was arguably the most important Ottoman victory in Europe prior to their conquest of Constantinople, especially if you consider its effects alongside those of the (second) Battle of Kosovo in 1448. The Ottoman success at Varna shattered a Hungarian-Polish alliance that had been formed to counter the Turkish threat. That alliance…
10 Hungarians who are global superstars of cinema history
As the Magyar-made movie “Son of Saul” is favored to win an Academy Award this weekend, we honor the many internationally famous film icons born in Hungary.
The Story Of The Ballpoint Pen - Patented By László Bíró of Hungary, First Used By The Royal Air Force
Some everyday objects are so present in our day-to-day lives that we might never actually ask the question ― who invented them? Helpful and revolutionary
Oscar winning Hungarians and Hungarian Films
55 éve pusztított a nagy csallóközi árvíz
Aki megélte, soha nem felejti el, aki nem, az pedig el sem tudja képzelni a katasztrófát, amely 55 évvel ezelőtt sújtotta a csallóközi embereket. Az évszázad legpusztítóbb árvize 55 éve tette próbára a helyieket.
25 fascinating things you probably didn't know about Hungary
25 fascinating things you probably didn't know about Hungary
'Hungarians in Hollywood' at BAM | The Village Voice
Buda and Pest united, and one of the world’s most civilized capitals evolved. Then wrong World War allegiances contracted Hungary’s borders, and siege and sacking...