263 result(s) for historian
Xpat Opinion: The 60th Anniversary Of 1956 In Hungary
- 25 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In their articles on the eve of the anniversary, commentators sharply disagreed on the message of the Hungarian revolution for contemporary generations.In Heti Világgazdaság, historian János M. Rainer writes that a feud between conservatives and left-wingers has been underway over the heritage of the 1956 revolution since the very first months of Hungary’s newly found democracy in 1990.
Ekaterina Shapiro-Obermair Exhibition Opening, Ani Molnár Gallery, 28 September
- 27 Sep 2016 9:04 AM
- entertainment
We are pleased to announce Ekaterina Shapiro-Obermair’s first solo show at the Ani Molnár Gallery.
Opening: on 28 September, 2016, Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Opening speech by: Katalin Timár, art historian and curator
On view until: 25 November, 2016, from Tuesday to Friday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Opening: on 28 September, 2016, Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Opening speech by: Katalin Timár, art historian and curator
On view until: 25 November, 2016, from Tuesday to Friday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Largest Ever 1956 Conference To Be Held In N Hungary This Week
- 6 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The largest ever conference on Hungary’s 1956 anti-Soviet uprising will be organised this week in Eger, in northern Hungary, the head of the 1956 Institute Foundation said. The three-day conference starting on Thursday will feature 258 speakers, including historians, sociologists, psychologists, literary historians, art historians, artists as well as musicologists, M János Rainer said.
Xpat Opinion: Olympic Culture War In Hungary
- 29 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
In their overall assessment of the Rio Olympic Games, Hungarian pundits interpret the performance of Hungarian athletes and the importance of sports in highly ideological and overly politicized terms.
Hungary Charity Head, Archaeologist Awarded European Citizens’ Prize
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Imre Kozma, leader and co-founder of the Hungarian Maltese Charity, and Balázs Major, archaeologist and historian, have been selected to be among the 50 recipients of the European Parliament’s European Citizens’ Prize this year, the EP’s Budapest information office said.
UN To Declassify Files On 1956 Revolution
- 9 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The United Nations will lift the confidential status of its documents on Hungary’s 1956 anti-Soviet revolution, Hungary’s foreign minister said. In the past, there was little knowledge of the fact that the UN was even in possession of classified files about 1956, Péter Szijjártó said. But as a result of Hungary’s diplomatic efforts, talks eventually began on declassifying several documents on ...
Rembrandt From National Gallery London, & Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, 30 April
- 26 Apr 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
Every Rembrandt exhibition is eagerly anticipated, but this major new show hosted by London’s National Gallery and Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum is an event like no other. Given exclusive, privileged access to both galleries, the film documents this landmark exhibition whilst interweaving Rembrandt’s life story with the behind-the-scenes preparations at these world famous institutions.
See 1000 Years Of Hungarian History In 14 Minutes
- 21 Apr 2016 12:35 PM
- community & culture
Both locals and tourists may enjoy the high-tech 3D time travel experience through Hungarian history that’s taking place at the 700-year-old St. Michael’s Chapel in the Castle District.
Xpat Opinion: Statue Strife Nr 2: György Donáth
- 1 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Commenting on a foiled initiative to unveil the bust of a pre-war right-wing politician, left-wing commentators accuse the government of indulging in a cult of racist personalities. Their pro-government counterpart denies the allegation that György Donáth was an anti-Semite, while an independent conservative author calls on the opposing sides to show more tolerance towards each other.
Xpat Opinion: The 60th Anniversary Of 1956 In Hungary
- 25 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In their articles on the eve of the anniversary, commentators sharply disagreed on the message of the Hungarian revolution for contemporary generations.In Heti Világgazdaság, historian János M. Rainer writes that a feud between conservatives and left-wingers has been underway over the heritage of the 1956 revolution since the very first months of Hungary’s newly found democracy in 1990.
Ekaterina Shapiro-Obermair Exhibition Opening, Ani Molnár Gallery, 28 September
- 27 Sep 2016 9:04 AM
- entertainment
We are pleased to announce Ekaterina Shapiro-Obermair’s first solo show at the Ani Molnár Gallery.
Opening: on 28 September, 2016, Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Opening speech by: Katalin Timár, art historian and curator
On view until: 25 November, 2016, from Tuesday to Friday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Opening: on 28 September, 2016, Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Opening speech by: Katalin Timár, art historian and curator
On view until: 25 November, 2016, from Tuesday to Friday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Largest Ever 1956 Conference To Be Held In N Hungary This Week
- 6 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The largest ever conference on Hungary’s 1956 anti-Soviet uprising will be organised this week in Eger, in northern Hungary, the head of the 1956 Institute Foundation said. The three-day conference starting on Thursday will feature 258 speakers, including historians, sociologists, psychologists, literary historians, art historians, artists as well as musicologists, M János Rainer said.
Xpat Opinion: Olympic Culture War In Hungary
- 29 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
In their overall assessment of the Rio Olympic Games, Hungarian pundits interpret the performance of Hungarian athletes and the importance of sports in highly ideological and overly politicized terms.
Hungary Charity Head, Archaeologist Awarded European Citizens’ Prize
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Imre Kozma, leader and co-founder of the Hungarian Maltese Charity, and Balázs Major, archaeologist and historian, have been selected to be among the 50 recipients of the European Parliament’s European Citizens’ Prize this year, the EP’s Budapest information office said.
UN To Declassify Files On 1956 Revolution
- 9 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The United Nations will lift the confidential status of its documents on Hungary’s 1956 anti-Soviet revolution, Hungary’s foreign minister said. In the past, there was little knowledge of the fact that the UN was even in possession of classified files about 1956, Péter Szijjártó said. But as a result of Hungary’s diplomatic efforts, talks eventually began on declassifying several documents on ...
Rembrandt From National Gallery London, & Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, 30 April
- 26 Apr 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
Every Rembrandt exhibition is eagerly anticipated, but this major new show hosted by London’s National Gallery and Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum is an event like no other. Given exclusive, privileged access to both galleries, the film documents this landmark exhibition whilst interweaving Rembrandt’s life story with the behind-the-scenes preparations at these world famous institutions.
See 1000 Years Of Hungarian History In 14 Minutes
- 21 Apr 2016 12:35 PM
- community & culture
Both locals and tourists may enjoy the high-tech 3D time travel experience through Hungarian history that’s taking place at the 700-year-old St. Michael’s Chapel in the Castle District.
Xpat Opinion: Statue Strife Nr 2: György Donáth
- 1 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Commenting on a foiled initiative to unveil the bust of a pre-war right-wing politician, left-wing commentators accuse the government of indulging in a cult of racist personalities. Their pro-government counterpart denies the allegation that György Donáth was an anti-Semite, while an independent conservative author calls on the opposing sides to show more tolerance towards each other.