St. Stephen’s Day: From Religious Feast to Hungary’s National Celebration Sculpture of the Coronation of King Stephen I. As August ends and the school year approaches, for many Hungarian families,... 2024.08.20.
600-Year-Old Medieval Sword Discovered in Danube by Magnet Fisher A 600-year-old sword was recently fished out of the Danube River by a magnet fisher, Erik Kovács, and is now... 2024.08.16.
Keleti Railway Station to Celebrate 140th Anniversary with a Unique Cinema Night On August 16, MÁV (Hungarian State Railways) will hold film screenings, treasure hunt for children, a guided tour, and a... 2024.08.14.
Memorial Cross Unveiled to Honor the Szekler Heroes of 1944 Battles The view of Bancu with the church. Eighty years ago, on a Sunday afternoon, a memorial cross was dedicated on... 2024.08.12.
Hungary Celebrates “1,100 Years in Europe, 20 Years in the Union” A series of cultural programs "1,100 Years in Europe, 20 Years in the Union" is starting in Székesfehérvár (central Hungary).... 2024.08.06.
Archaeologists Pinpoint Exact Location of 1849 Battle of Segesvár The battle of Segesvár in Bogdan Willewalde's (1819-1903) painting form the mid-nineteenth century. Archaeological methods have been used to pinpoint... 2024.07.29.
Siege of Gyula to be Brought to Life by 250 Traditionalists this Weekend Gyula castle. Between July 26 and 28, 250 traditionalists from 20 organizations will recall the Siege of Gyula at The... 2024.07.23.
Medieval Church Ruins Near Lake Balaton to be Renovated Ekho Architect Studio has developed plans to renovate the historic Avas Truncated Tower (Avasi Csonkatorony) and its surroundings in Szigliget... 2024.07.23.
Multi-day Event Commemorates Heroic Hungarian Victory over the Ottomans A musical parade, concerts, medieval weapons and military demonstrations, a craft fair and children's programs will commemorate the Hungarian triumph... 2024.07.15.
2024’s Kurultaj: A Unique Event to Commemorate the Ancestors The Hungarian Turán Association and the Hungarian Turán Foundation are organizing the Kurultaj - Hungarian Tribal Meeting in Bugac (Central-Hungary)... 2024.07.14.
Savaria Historical Carnival Awaits Lovers of Ancient Traditions and History in August The Savaria Historical Carnival will be held between August 22-25 this year, offering 388 program elements at eight main and... 2024.07.10.
Exceptional Gold Discovery at Sultan Suleiman’s Tomb in Hungary Archaeologists conducting field research near the mausoleum of Sultan Suleiman I in Szigetvár (southern Hungary) have made significant discoveries, including... 2024.07.09.
Nostalgic Trains and Buses Celebrate Transport History at Lake Balaton On the railway line of Lake Balaton's northern shore, between Keszthely and Tapolca, classic vehicles were reminiscent of the old... 2024.07.08.
Restoration of 1848-49 Freedom Fight’s Hero’s Monument Celebrated in Transylvania At a ceremony in Eresteghin (Eresztevény), Transylvania, Tamás Vargha, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Defense, emphasized the importance... 2024.07.05.
Magnificent Renaissance Marble Carving Unearthed in Visegrád Castle A unique Renaissance altarpiece has been discovered at Visegrád Castle (Central-Hungary). In an interview with Mandiner, archaeologist and art historian... 2024.07.01.
Restored Tisza Castle Contributes to the Understanding of an Era The renovation of the Tisza Castle in Geszt is not only about reconstruction, but also about the restoration of an... 2024.06.30.
Mass Grave Unearthed Near 16th Century Battlefield Over 150 skeletons and numerous artifacts are expected to be unearthed during the recently launched excavation of the mass grave... 2024.06.27.
Budapest Cogwheel Railway Put into Service 150 Years Ago Today 150 years ago, on June 24, 1874, the first cogwheel train was put into operation in Budapest. The idea of... 2024.06.24.
A Moving Tribute: Visiting the János Esterházy Pilgrimage Center in Slovakia In between the magic hills of the Zobor region, among ancient villages founded by the kings of the Hungarian Árpád-house,... 2024.06.22.
Secretary of State Honors Martyr PM Imre Nagy’s Legacy on the Anniversary of His Reburial The Imre Nagy memorial in Budapest Csaba Latorcai, Parliamentary Secretary of State, emphasized the enduring importance of national unity at... 2024.06.17.
Auction in Vienna: Empress Sisi’s Treasures Fetch High Prices The latest auction at Vienna's Dorotheum auction house has hammered home Habsburg relics, including the personal belongings of Emperor Franz... 2024.06.16.
