Central Slovakia’s towns like Banská Štiavnica became world leaders in silver and gold mining, hosting the world's first technical university for mining in 1770. 3. National Revival and the World Wars
For centuries, Slovakia was known as "Upper Hungary". During this time, the region became a cultural and economic heart for the empire. Slovakia in History
Slovakia's story as a distinct entity begins with the Great Moravian Empire (833–907), an early Slavic state that served as the cradle of Slovak Christianity and culture. During this time, the region became a cultural
The arrival of Byzantine missionaries Cyril and Methodius in 863, who brought the first Slavic written language and spread Christianity across the region. Following Ottoman invasions in the south, Bratislava (then
Following Ottoman invasions in the south, Bratislava (then Pressburg) served as the capital of Hungary from 1536 to 1783, hosting the coronations of 11 Hungarian kings and 8 queens in St. Martin’s Cathedral.
After the fall of Great Moravia, the territory was progressively integrated into the Kingdom of Hungary , where it remained for nearly 1,000 years. 2. The Long Millennium: Life in the Hungarian Kingdom