2,494 result(s) for history
Now On: 'Women, Hand-Woven Rugs, Home Industry ', Museum Of Ethnography
- 18 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"In some peasant communities wool carpets were major items in a woman's trousseau. They were spread on the beds for display in the front room, used as table covers, served to emphasise the solemnity of an occasion and placed as a background for family photos. In the last third of the 19th century, together with other creations of folk art, scholars and politicians became aware of woven carpets, ...
Night Of Museums In Budapest History Musem, 16 June
- 14 Jun 2012 9:02 AM
- entertainment
During the night Mexican movies with English subtitles will be shown:
Frida, naturaleza viva, 1986, r. Paul Leduc
El Estudiante, 2009, r. Roberto Girault
You can taste mexican cuisine in the buffet of Tacos Locos.
Now On: 'St. Gallen Adventures Exhibition', Museum Of Fine Arts Budapest
- 8 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
"There are certain places in the world where at a given time events become concentrated in an extraordinary way and as such are able to write themselves into the history of the world as venues of significant cultural achievements. One such place is St. Gallen in Switzerland and within it the Erker complex: Erker Publishers, Studio and Meeting Place.
'Dream' Photo Exhibition, Indian Centre Budapest, From 13 June
- 7 Jun 2012 10:45 AM
- community & culture
"India is, the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grand mother of tradition. Our most valuable and most instructive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only.” Mark Twain
The History Of The Amusement Park In Budapest
- 7 Jun 2012 9:03 AM
- entertainment
Amusement Park of Budapest has a 60-year long history. Here you may find out the interesting history of the Park covering ages of generations. History of the Amusement Park of today goes right back to spring of 1950 when huge modifications were being started and Amusement Park of Budapest got its name. The Hungarian Ministry of the Interior confirmed decision on 27 April and so on 22 May the ...
Diego Massidda, Former Chief Executive Officer, Vodafone Hungary
- 6 Jun 2012 12:00 PM
Born in 1965 in Sardinia, Italy, Diego obtained the equivalent of a Master of Science degree (Laurea in Ingegneria) in Civil Engineering at Cagliari University in 1991, and then an MBA from INSEAD France in 1996.
Expat Family Fun Idea For Easter: Sony PS3 Book Of Spells
- 6 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
This entertaining expat family game, made in collaboration with J.K. Rowling no less, is the very first title to be published which uses the innovative new PlayStation®3 peripheral, Wonderbook. This unique feature transforms the world around you with the next step in reading and augmented reality gaming. It is also the first product to result from Sony’s partnership with Pottermore, J.K. ...
Xpat Opinion: The “Flame” Malware: Hungary As A Target?
- 6 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- tech
I am anything but a computer guru. Just the opposite. I know only what is necessary to do everyday computer chores. If anything terribly complicated comes up, I cry for help. That’s why this post is, at least in part, out of my comfort zone because it deals with the spy malware known as Flame.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary, A Nation At War Within
- 6 Jun 2012 8:56 AM
- current affairs
"Only this morning I heard a short interview with one of the political scientists of Méltányosság Intézet. “Méltányosság” can be translated as fairness, fair-mindedness, or even impartiality. In any case, this particular associate of the institute was studying the seemingly entrenched inability of Hungarians to conduct civilized and rational dialogue with people who hold opposing views. Not only ...
Now On: 'Women, Hand-Woven Rugs, Home Industry ', Museum Of Ethnography
- 18 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"In some peasant communities wool carpets were major items in a woman's trousseau. They were spread on the beds for display in the front room, used as table covers, served to emphasise the solemnity of an occasion and placed as a background for family photos. In the last third of the 19th century, together with other creations of folk art, scholars and politicians became aware of woven carpets, ...
Night Of Museums In Budapest History Musem, 16 June
- 14 Jun 2012 9:02 AM
- entertainment
During the night Mexican movies with English subtitles will be shown:
Frida, naturaleza viva, 1986, r. Paul Leduc
El Estudiante, 2009, r. Roberto Girault
You can taste mexican cuisine in the buffet of Tacos Locos.
Now On: 'St. Gallen Adventures Exhibition', Museum Of Fine Arts Budapest
- 8 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
"There are certain places in the world where at a given time events become concentrated in an extraordinary way and as such are able to write themselves into the history of the world as venues of significant cultural achievements. One such place is St. Gallen in Switzerland and within it the Erker complex: Erker Publishers, Studio and Meeting Place.
'Dream' Photo Exhibition, Indian Centre Budapest, From 13 June
- 7 Jun 2012 10:45 AM
- community & culture
"India is, the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grand mother of tradition. Our most valuable and most instructive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only.” Mark Twain
The History Of The Amusement Park In Budapest
- 7 Jun 2012 9:03 AM
- entertainment
Amusement Park of Budapest has a 60-year long history. Here you may find out the interesting history of the Park covering ages of generations. History of the Amusement Park of today goes right back to spring of 1950 when huge modifications were being started and Amusement Park of Budapest got its name. The Hungarian Ministry of the Interior confirmed decision on 27 April and so on 22 May the ...
Diego Massidda, Former Chief Executive Officer, Vodafone Hungary
- 6 Jun 2012 12:00 PM
Born in 1965 in Sardinia, Italy, Diego obtained the equivalent of a Master of Science degree (Laurea in Ingegneria) in Civil Engineering at Cagliari University in 1991, and then an MBA from INSEAD France in 1996.
Expat Family Fun Idea For Easter: Sony PS3 Book Of Spells
- 6 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
This entertaining expat family game, made in collaboration with J.K. Rowling no less, is the very first title to be published which uses the innovative new PlayStation®3 peripheral, Wonderbook. This unique feature transforms the world around you with the next step in reading and augmented reality gaming. It is also the first product to result from Sony’s partnership with Pottermore, J.K. ...
Xpat Opinion: The “Flame” Malware: Hungary As A Target?
- 6 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- tech
I am anything but a computer guru. Just the opposite. I know only what is necessary to do everyday computer chores. If anything terribly complicated comes up, I cry for help. That’s why this post is, at least in part, out of my comfort zone because it deals with the spy malware known as Flame.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary, A Nation At War Within
- 6 Jun 2012 8:56 AM
- current affairs
"Only this morning I heard a short interview with one of the political scientists of Méltányosság Intézet. “Méltányosság” can be translated as fairness, fair-mindedness, or even impartiality. In any case, this particular associate of the institute was studying the seemingly entrenched inability of Hungarians to conduct civilized and rational dialogue with people who hold opposing views. Not only ...