History
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Orbán defeated after 16 years: the EU cheers
On April 12, 2026, Hungarian voters delivered a decisive blow to Viktor Orbán’s long dominance. Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party swept the parliamentary election with roughly 53.6% of the vote and 138 seats in the 199-seat National Assembly—securing a two-thirds supermajority. Fidesz-KDNP slumped to 37.8% and 55 seats, while the far-right Our Homeland picked up about… Continue reading
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“People want to choose their own leaders, not be forced into that by Trump or Netanyahu” – Interview with historian Peter Frankopan
Will Iran emerge as the new dominant power in the Middle East, strengthened, in spite of having been decapitated? Peter Frankopan: Well, I am wary both of the concept of ‘decapitation’ but also of the supposed nature of what has happened in the last six weeks. While it has been well-publicised that a large number… Continue reading
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The Writing of History
Since the end of World War II in 1945, the field of historiography has witnessed a fascinating evolution in methodologies, interpretations, and theoretical frameworks. The events of the war and its aftermath compelled historians to rethink traditional narratives, challenge established narratives, and broaden the scope of historical inquiry. The Rise of Social History In the… Continue reading
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