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Meeting of King Ladislaus IV of Hungary and Rudolph of Habsburg on the Battlefield of Marchfeld by Mór Than, 1873

Battle on the Marchfeld: Victory of Rudolf I of Habsburg and Ladislaus IV of Hungary over Ottokar II of Bohemia

Although it must be acknowledged that King Rudolf of Germany owed his victory primarily to his perseverance and strategic talent, there is no doubt that the Hungarian auxiliaries compensated for the small size of his army and seriously confused the…
St Ladislaus fighting the Cumans — detail of a mural in the Early Gothic (14th c.) Lutheran church of Karaszkó (Kraskovo), Slovakia

Cumans in Medieval Hungary

The great confederation of the Cumans was one of the steppe tribal confederations of Turkic origin, which successfully represented and spread the once mighty ‘steppe civilization’ to a significant part of Eastern Europe. Although the Cuman state was unfortunately destroyed…
A golden plaque depicting a Turkic warrior from the Gokturk period (6th or 7th century)

The Hungarians and the Turkic Peoples: Relatives, Enemies, or Friends?

The Hungarian and Turkic people (or rather, peoples) are connected in many cultural and even genetic ways. The Byzantine emperor Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus called the Hungarian conquerors ‘Turks’, and the sons of the House of Árpád (Turul gens in medieval…
The entrance of the Vésztő-Mágor Historical Site and Museum in Békés County, established to showcase the history and the excavated remains of the ancient mounds discovered near the site.

Kurgans in Hungary Bear Witness to Indo-European Migrations

Around 3100 BC, the Yamnaya people began to move westwards, migrating from their homeland in modern-day southern Ukraine and Russia. As they reached the Carpathian Basin and the Danube valley, they began transforming the landscape of their newly acquired home,…
King Sigismund of Hungary from Kingdom Come: Deliverance

How Video Games Portray Hungary and Its People

As video games have become an intrinsic part of culture today, it is worth exploring how Hungary and Hungarians are represented in what can be considered an entertainment industry product but also an influential art form….

Jászság, the Land of the Descendants of Iranian Nomads

As opposed to the simplistic xenophobia narrative, Hungary is a multifaceted country with diverse regions and identities, each of which contributes with its uniqueness to the country’s rich cultural landscape. One of the regions that is a living proof of…

Regions of Hungary — Kunság, Where History Meets Nature

Kunság, a Hungarian land with a unique history and captivating nature, is a standout destination for tourists with off-the-beaten-track appeal and diverse natural life….

Historical Minorities of Hungary: The Rusyns and What Their Story Teaches Us

For over a thousand years, Hungarians and Rusyns have lived peacefully together. This shared history offers important lesson of cooperation and mutual respect….

Viktor Orbán: ‘Every Hungarian Has a Little Bit of Petőfi in Them’

The Prime Minister reminded that when asked what gives higher meaning to finite life and to the homeland, Petőfi provided the answer: ‘Stand up, Hungarian! Shall we be slaves or free? Long live the free and independent Hungary!’…

The Legend of Saint Ladislaus: From Oradea to Moscow

Keeping the memory of St Ladislaus alive is a common cause. As the organisers of the erection of the equestrian statue of the Holy King said in response to critical comments: ‘The legacy of St Ladislaus is above all the…

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