Hungarian History Podcast

🔥EPISODE 7: Gold & Blood – The 36-Year War BeforeMohács🔥 "The Borderland never slept. For 30 years, heroes held theline—outnumbered, underpaid, but never broken, whilekings were betrayed, treasuries looted, and Europe looked away." This episode shatters the myths: ⚔️ Queen Beatrix's schemes. Kinizsi's betrayal. HowMátyás' legacy was stolen ⚔️  The Jagellonian "Weak...

In this special episode, I talk with Katerina Dunne , author of the historical novel Lord of the Eyrie . Set in the time of Hunyadi János , her story brings 15th-century Hungary to life, told through the eyes of both a nobleman and his wife, caught in the chaos of war, politics, and survival. Katerina is a Greek-born writer who lived in Ireland for 25 years and recently moved to Cyprus . She learn...

In this electrifying episode, we uncover how King Matthias Corvinus – the legendary Raven King – stood as the last true Christian monarch to confront the rising Ottoman threat with both pen and sword. ⚔️ Matthias rebuilt Hungary's second line of defense on the southern borderland , held strongholds deep in enemy territory, and risked his own life in combat to beat back the Turks. 🏇 His feared...

🔥A Century of Struggle. One Historic Stand. In this episode of the Hungarian History Podcast , wejourney through nine turbulent decades—from the first Ottoman war in 1366 to the epic Siege of Nándorfehérvár / Belgrade in 1456. We must investigate the way that led to the siege ofNándorfehérvár / Belgrade—how betrayals, invasions, andresistance shaped the fate of Hungary and Europe. Hear the dramat...

"The Ottoman Conquests Through European Eyes" How did different nations experience Ottoman rule? In this episode of the  Hungarian History Podcast , we explore:• The Ottoman claim of bringing tolerance—and the complex reality on the ground • How Hungary, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean regionsremember this era differently • Why the occupation left a lasting mark on Hungarian history a...

The Origins of the Turks and the Meaning of the Ottoman Conquests Where did the Turks come from — and how did they become Ottomans? In this episode of the Hungarian History Podcast , we trace the early history of the Turkic peoples, from the Asian steppes to the rise of the Ottoman Empire. Discover how a tribal alliance became a global power, and how “Turkish” identity evolved along the way. What...

🇭🇺 BREAKING THE SILENCE: Hungary’s History Is Now In English 🎙️ Greetings to all! I’m Szántai Gábor, the creator of the "Hungarian History 1366-1699" Facebook page. After  adecade  of battling historical amnesia on social media, I’m launching the  Hungarian History Podcast —the  only  English-language show dedicated to Hungary’s buried legacy. I am thrilled to announce the introductory e...