History of the Hungarians

Ferenc Hüvös
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Narrative history podcast following the history of the Hungarian people from their nomadic years up to the present day. You can find us on: Website: historyofthehungarians.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579815072390 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofthehungarians The song heard in the intro and outro are parts of Johannes Brahms' Hungarian Dances no. 5, performed in G minor, arranged by Martin Schmeling.

  1. 1D AGO

    22 - A Lingering Question

    To say that the Dynasty of Árpád was a tumultuous bunch would be an understatement. Time and again we have seen infighting regarding the succession. But this latest spat, the subject of today’s episode might be the worst yet – as two Istváns and a László gear up to fight it out for the crown. This tale has all the hallmarks of historical tragedy, witharmies clashing, duplicitous nobles, a priest making a principled stand, and poison claiming lives. Meanwhile the great powers of medieval Europe watch, eager to claim the spoils of victory. Website: historyofthehungarians.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579815072390 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofthehungarians Support us at: https://buymeacoffee.com/historyofthehungarians   The song heard in the intro and outro are parts of Johannes Brahms' Hungarian Dances no. 5, performed in G minor, arranged by Martin Schmeling.

    25 min

  2. FEB 11

    21 - The Two Sides of Power Politics

    Géza II’s reign is, in a way, a premature show of the strength the medieval Kingdom of Hungary would be able to wield one day. With the homefront secure, Géza threw himself into European power-politics, standing toe-to-toe with some of the greatest powers of his time. While initially successful, the king’s rashness to make enemies and maintain the fight would cause problems that would reverberate through a generation… Website: historyofthehungarians.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579815072390 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofthehungarians Support us at: https://buymeacoffee.com/historyofthehungarians   The song heard in the intro and outro are parts of Johannes Brahms' Hungarian Dances no. 5, performed in G minor, arranged by Martin Schmeling.

    24 min

  3. FEB 4

    20 - Coming into Power

    Géza II is a curious case – almost entirely forgotten in popular memory today, he was one of the more intriguing rulers of medieval Hungary I came across while researching the show. Seriously, I had a hard time finding useful images of him, something that has never been an issue previously. Inheriting a calm domestic scene, Géza would, once he reachedmaturity, direct his kingdom’s power outward, and become a major dealer on the international stage. This week, we shall discuss his early reign, the regency and his struggles with Boris, and see the structures of power that enabled him todive head-first into European power-politics. Website: historyofthehungarians.com Support us on BuyMeaCoffee https://buymeacoffee.com/historyofthehungarians Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=61579815072390 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/historyofthehungarians⁠ The song heard in the intro and outro are parts of Johannes Brahms' Hungarian Dances no. 5, performed in G minor, arranged by Martin Schmeling.

    25 min

  4. JAN 28

    19 - The Blind Man's Kingdom

    By every metric of his own time, Béla the Blind should have been unfit to rule. And yet, it is his kingship that begins to heal the wounds of István II’s reign – even if that means brutal bloodletting and cutting out some parts first. Come, join us this week for a tale of an unlikely king, brutal vengeance, shrewd diplomacy, wars and usurpers! Website: historyofthehungarians.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579815072390 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofthehungarians Support us at: https://buymeacoffee.com/historyofthehungarians The song heard in the intro and outro are parts of Johannes Brahms' Hungarian Dances no. 5, performed in G minor, arranged by Martin Schmeling.

    23 min

  5. JAN 21

    18 - Unfortunate Son

    The Kingdom of Hungary enters the 12th century proper with king latter medieval chroniclers uniformly seem to loathe.István II obviously drew the short end of the historical stick: his father was already disliked by posterity, but his accomplishments were, at least, harder to deny. István will spend his reign bumbling from one foreign entanglement to another, desperate to maintain the kingdom’s standing and his own honor. Join us today to see how this turns out for him, and listen to me try to untangle facts from the tales of our chroniclers. Website: historyofthehungarians.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579815072390 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofthehungarians Support us at: https://buymeacoffee.com/historyofthehungarians   The song heard in the intro and outro are parts of Johannes Brahms' Hungarian Dances no. 5, performed in G minor, arranged by Martin Schmeling.

    26 min

  6. JAN 14

    17 - A Century in Review

    The passing of King Kálmán provides us with an opportunity to stop, look back, and take in all the changes the 11th century had wrought. Today’s topic is going to be a little different than our usual tale of kings and usurpations: we will look at what can be gleamed about the shifts in society, culture, and religion that this first century of the medieval Kingdom of Hungary had experienced. How did the previously nomadicpeople take to being settled? How did the church gain all the influence and wealth it needed to fulfil its role? Did people really hate being married so much they sold themselves into slavery to get away from home? Join us, and findout the answer to all these questions. Website: historyofthehungarians.com Check out our BuyMeaCoffee https://buymeacoffee.com/historyofthehungarians Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579815072390 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/historyofthehungarians⁠ The song heard in the intro and outro are parts of Johannes Brahms' Hungarian Dances no. 5, performed in G minor, arranged by Martin Schmeling.

    27 min

  7. JAN 7

    16 - Kálmán, the Not-so-Nerdy

    King Kálmán the Learned – also seen it translated as “the Bookish”, which is delightful – was the final Hungarian ruler of the 11th century. He is a fascinating case: much maligned by posterity for his actions against his brother, Kálmán was one of the most learned, and easily one of the most enlightened rulers of medieval Hungary. His rule is an excellent bookmark,not just on the century, but by capping off the work that began under Saint István. Website: historyofthehungarians.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579815072390 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofthehungarians The song heard in the intro and outro are parts of Johannes Brahms' Hungarian Dances no. 5, performed in G minor, arranged by Martin Schmeling.

    30 min

  8. 12/17/2025

    15 - The Kingdom of Croatia

    This week’s episode pauses the ongoing narrative a bitto take a look at a country that’s history is going to be inextricably tied to that of the medieval Hungarian state: the Kingdom of Croatia. We shall discuss the origins of the Croatian people, the effects of them living right on theborder of two empires, and a document that is an obvious forgery, but still manages to get almost everything that counts right. Come, join us and see how the Croatian and Hungarian kingdoms become joined under what would later be called: The Lands of the Crown of Saint Stephen. Website: historyofthehungarians.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579815072390 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/historyofthehungarians⁠ The song heard in the intro and outro are parts of JohannesBrahms' Hungarian Dances no. 5, performed in G minor, arranged by Martin Schmeling.

    23 min
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Narrative history podcast following the history of the Hungarian people from their nomadic years up to the present day. You can find us on: Website: historyofthehungarians.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579815072390 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofthehungarians The song heard in the intro and outro are parts of Johannes Brahms' Hungarian Dances no. 5, performed in G minor, arranged by Martin Schmeling.

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  • Creator
    Ferenc Hüvös
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ferenc Hüvös
  • Show Website
    History of the Hungarians

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