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Mulled Wine: Hungary’s winter warm up

From Ancient Greece to Modern Christmas Traditions Mulled wine, a warm and aromatic concoction of red wine infused with spices, berries, citrus, and dried fruits, has become a staple of Christmas celebrations across the globe. But have you ever wondered about the rich history behind this comforting drink? Let’s take a journey through time to […]

Dracula and King Matthias

Most historians maintain that Vlad Tepes was born between 1428 and 1431 in Segesvár (today Sigisoara, Romania) The name „Dracula” comes from his father’s name Vlad Dracul who, as his son later was a member of the Order  of the Dragon founded by  Holy Roman Emperor and King of Hungary Sigismund. The Romanian word dracul […]