Archaeologists lift the lid on a 1,700-year-old Roman sarcophagus hidden beneath Budapest

A remarkably well-preserved Roman sarcophagus has been unearthed in Hungary’s capital, offering a rare window into the life ...
Ancient Origins

Hermetically Sealed Roman Sarcophagus Discovered in Heart of Budapest

The sarcophagus was found among abandoned houses in a quarter of Aquincum that had been vacated in the 3rd century and later repurposed as a burial ground. Nearby discoveries included a Roman aqueduct ...
Washington Examiner

The end of cosmopolitan Europe: Review of ‘The Last Days of Budapest’ by Adam LeBor

Certain European cities have truly ancient roots, but Budapest’s origin story dates closer to the founding of Chicago than Rome. The city has a few notable ruins — a northbound highway runs right by ...
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From Prague to Budapest: 8 Central European Capitals Worth the Journey

Central Europe is a region where history, culture, and architectural grandeur converge, offering travelers a journey through ...
The Times Leader

Tracing communist history in Budapest’s landscape

BUDAPEST, Hungary — The toppling of statues and monuments during times of political upheaval has been a well-documented act in Eastern and Central European history. Among the cathartic gestures after ...
CNN

Miles from the ocean, there’s incredible diving beneath the streets of Budapest

Every day, crowds flock to the Lukács Thermal Baths in Budapest, soaking in warm mineral-rich pools as yellow trams clatter along Frankel Leó Street. Most never suspect that just yards away, beneath ...