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Pál Teleki (C, wearing glasses) sitting to the left of Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scout Movement, at the 4th World Scout Jamboree in Gödöllő in 1933.

‘I did not hold you back. I am guilty’: The Life and Tragedy of Pál Teleki

Pál Teleki, prime minister of Hungary in the interwar era, was probably one of the most tragic figures of twentieth century Hungarian history. He was torn between his conscience and geopolitical reality, a tension he could only resolve by ending…

The Role of King Louis the Great of Hungary in the Foundation of the Mariazell Basilica

The Mariazell Basilica dedicated to the Virgin Mary is one of Austria’s most popular tourist attractions and a national pilgrimage site. Its foundation dates back to the mid-12th century, yet the construction and re-foundation of the present church in the…

The Revival of Hungarian Traditional Fighting Disciplines and Historical European Martial Arts

We are familiar with the phenomenon of Westerners embracing Eastern fighting traditions such as Wushu, Aikido, Japanese fencing, Filipino martial arts, and more. These people seek some rich traditions to connect to, and oftentimes romanticize them as being spiritually superior…
General János Lenkey, martyr of the 1848–49 Revolution and Freedom Fight.

János Lenkey: The Forgotten Martyr of the War of Independence

The 13 martyrs of the 1848–49 Hungarian War of Independence are commemorated on 6 October every year. However, the struggle for independence had other, forgotten heroes, too, like General János Lenkey, the ‘14th martyr of Arad’….
A painting of Péter Pázmány located at ELTE University, Budapest.

Péter Pázmány’s Indelible Impact on Hungarian Culture and History

Péter Pázmány, Cardinal Archbishop of Esztergom, was born on this day in 1570. Despite being born into a Protestant family, he became the leading figure in the Counter-Reformation, and had a major impact on the development of the Hungarian language…

A Haunting Spectre: Forgotten Streets Named After Communists

Over 30 years after the regime change, there are still hundreds of public places in Hungary named after people involved in the introduction and maintenance of 20th-century totalitarian regimes….

The ‘Great Consolidator’: The Life and Political Philosophy of István Bethlen

István Bethlen was a dominant figure in early twentieth-century Hungarian politics. Contemporary conservatives have much to learn from him regarding consolidation, pragmatism, and opposing radicalism….
A contemporary depiction of the death of Miklós Zrínyi, Ban of Croatia in 1664. (Date and artist unknown)

The Wild Boar: Hungary’s Historical Villain

This Saturday marks the anniversary of the death of Prince Emeric, the first Hungarian heir to the throne, who died at a tragically young age. His death during a hunting accident gave rise to conspiracy theories about his assassination and…
Hadik Movie (2023)

Hadik: The Much-Awaited Resurrection of Hungarian Historical Films

Hungarian cinemagoers have been craving enjoyable historical films for a long time. Finally, Hadik arrived, which, although not faultless, is a great example of the genre well done….
East German refugee, with a Hungarian border guard looking on, showing his documents before he is allowed to leave for West Germany through Austria.

The First Crack in the Communist Iron Curtain: The Pan-European Picnic

This Saturday marks the 34th anniversary of the Pan-European Picnic, when East German refugees, attempting to defect to West Germany, were allowed to enter Austria by the Hungarian authorities. The Picnic is also a symbol of a borderless, free, united…

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