Ahmad and Mati served the US military as interpreters during the war in Afghanistan, but like many others who did so they haven’t been granted visas to emigrate to the US. With their lives threatened by the Taliban, they joined migrants...

Hungary has one of the lowest birthrates in Europe, and the prime minister, Viktor Orbán, is spending significant money trying to convince young people to have babies. Leah Green and Ekaterina Ochagavia visit Budapest, where they meet...

Here's a special extended edition of my World War 1 video, including newer artwork and an updated script, just in time for the 100th anniversary of its end!

Watch Hikma History's video here! • How The Ottomans ...

So get this: 1444, Ottoman Sultan Murad II signs a peace deal with Hungary and then decides that’s it, his work here is done, the empire is saved forever, and gives the...

It was a dark and stormy night, like any other in the big city. I was on my lunch break when the mutton-chopped Methusalah came through my door in a hurry. He said “I like my historians like I like my eggs. Hard-boiled.” “Then you’ve...

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At sixteen, Joanna of Castile was married to the eighteen-year-old Philip "the Fair," Duke of Burgundy. The marriage started off well but soon turned sour with Phillip's infidelity as well as financial and emotional manipulation. Learn...

Was there any hint that the was going to fall when Rory Maclean was there in the spring of 1989? How important was Moscow and the decision that Gorbachev made?<br/>
The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean, Part 2

Sziget is a renowned music festival located on the beautiful island of Obodai in Budapest, Hungary. Check out its diverse lineup, interactive art installations, and vibrant atmosphere.

Goulash, or guyas, is the national dish of Hungary. Learn how the dish was made in the 9th century and try a making a more modern goulash recipe.

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Easy Languages is an international video project aiming at supporting people worldwide to learn languages through authentic street interviews and expose the street...

The Countess Elizabeth Bathory is one of the most infamous women in history. She's known for legendarily drinking and bathing in the blood of young girls. But, how accurate is that?

When America started bombing Iraq in the early 2000's I felt terrified, disgusted and ashamed of what my country was doing. So when I had the opportunity to sit down with someone who lived through the war from the other side, I...

Kari Polanyi Levitt discusses the work of her father, the influential political economist Karl Polanyi, and the dramatic return to modernity of his warnings against unregulated capitalism, which has disrupted the fabric of society,...

I'm an artist that brings history back to life by creating famous figures from the past in the modern day, as well as creating facial reconstructions and recreations. Vlad the Impaler is one of the most legendary figures from Eastern...

The Viscri fortified church is a Lutheran fortified church in Viscri Bra_ov County, in the Transylvania region of Romania. It was built by the ethnic German Transylvanian Saxon community at a time when the area belonged to the Kingdom of...

The largest fortified church in southeastern Europe, Prejmer was built by Teutonic knights in 1212-1213. The church, built in a cross-like plan, was completed in 1225 and later adapted to the Cistercian style. The nave features...

Discover the enchanting city of Budapest, a favorite among travelers in Europe. Immerse yourself in the rich architectural beauty and sophistication that sets Budapest apart. From indulging in the city's thermal baths and taking a scenic...

In the last few weeks, a theory has emerged surrounding Brexit. MPs forced Johnson to request an extension to the Brexit deadline if he can't get a deal in time. However, they can't force the EU to approve the extension. Some speculate...

Learn Hungarian with Easy Hungarian! In this episode Zsuzsanna is asking people which role they would most like to play in a movie.

Our viewers asked us to make a video which runs through what every single EU nation wants from the EU/UK brexit deal. They asked, we did. So here is a breakdown of what individual EU countries want from Brexit...

No matter which side you're on, most people can agree that Brexit hasn't exactly gone amazingly. Given the very public chaos and disagreement, has this put other EU countries off leaving too. We discuss if other countries are still...

Biertan was founded by Transylvanian Saxons in the medieval Kingdom of Hungary. It was allowed to organize a market, placing it in competition with Media_ and Mo_na; it was also the see of the Saxon Lutheran Church from 1572 to 1867....

The largest fortified church in southeastern Europe, Prejmer (Tartlau in German)