The Many Myths of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, the 19th-Century Royal Whose Beauty and Tragic Death Transformed Her Into a Legend
The reluctant empress known as “Sisi” painstakingly crafted her image through portraits and photographs, ensuring she would be remembered in a specific way
The First Roman Aqueduct Ever Found in Slovakia Sports an Ancient Manufacturer’s Stamp and a Paw Print
Researchers found the channel on historic grounds near the country’s capital, Bratislava
Who Were the Huns Who Invaded Rome? A New Study Has Revealed Surprising Genetic Diversity
Researchers found that the group led by Attila the Hun contained a mixture of diverse ancestries, with at least a few related to elites of the Xiongnu Empire
How an English Exile Ended Up at the Court of Genghis Khan’s Grandson
After leaving his home country in the early 13th century, the Englishman traveled to the Crusader states and served as an envoy of the Mongol Empire
Bookstore in Hungary Will Fight Fine for Selling ‘Heartstopper,’ a Popular LGBTQ Graphic Novel
Officials say the bookseller broke the law by promoting the novel to minors and failing to wrap it in plastic foil
Inside Hieronymus Bosch’s Surreal Visions of Heaven and Hell
A new exhibition in Budapest features almost 90 works by the Dutch artist and his peers
Remains of High-Born Woman and Twin Fetuses Found in 4,000-Year-Old Urn
A new chemical analysis suggests the wealthy mother left her homeland to marry an elite member of the mysterious Vatya culture
Their Doors May Be Closed, but Embassies Are Still Showing People the World
From cooking demonstrations to poetry readings to special exhibitions, exploring another country has never been easier
How Harry Houdini and David Copperfield’s Jewish Heritage Shaped Their Craft
The illusionists join Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Steven Spielberg in the National Museum of American Jewish History’s hall of fame
Éva Székely, Holocaust Survivor and Olympic Champion Swimmer, Dies at 92
In the wake of the war, she did not attempt to hide her identity. “Unequivocally,” she said, “I was a Jew”