The HONISMERET periodical spans the entirety of the local history movement, with an overview of the entire Carpathian Basin. Top quality historical, cultural history, ethnography writings as well as publications tied to historical changes of fortune with content which attracts nation-wide interest, both in the fields of science and public education. The periodical plays an important role in school education with the articles published in its permanent and temporary columns, through the conveyance of traditions, forming and maintaining a national identity, as well as the factual and demanding mediation and ingraining of knowledge. Thanks to the information it provides to its readers, it acts as the main organizer of the movement through its member organizations and amongst like-minded non-governmental organizations.