The history of Slovakia dates back to the findings of ancient human artifacts. This article shows the history of the country from prehistory to the present day.
The "Miracle of the Rain" depicted on the Column of Marcus Aurelius in Rome
The Avar settlement area from the 7th to the 9th century, according to Éva Garam
Europe around 900.
The Mongol invasion in the 13th century led to construction of mighty stone castles, such as Spiš Castle.
The Slovaks are a West Slavic ethnic group and nation native to Slovakia who share a common ancestry, culture, history and speak the Slovak language.
Ján Hollý (portrait from 1885)
A statue of Svätopluk I
Pribina, ruler of Principality of Nitra, established and ruled the Balaton Principality from 839/840 to 861.
Gallery of famous Slovak people, active in different areas (history, literature, education, religion, science). Published on occasion of establishing Matica slovenská ("Slovak Foundation"), major patriotic organization. List of portraited personalities: Ján Mallý-Dusarov, Juraj Tvrdý, Jozef Kozáček, Štefan Moyzes, Martin Čulen, Karol Kuzmány, Štefan Závodník, Michal Chrástek, Viliam Pauliny-Tóth, Michal Miloslav Hodža, Štefan Marko Daxner, Ján Francisci-Rimavský,
