The second season of our show begins with a deep-dive into the Kingdom’s reorganization under the reign of István I, better know internationally as Saint Stephan. The task before our protagonist is daunting: his newly formed Kingdom was, just a few short years ago, not much more than a patchwork of tribal lands, still somewhat nomadic in their lifestyle. Join us in exploring the steps István took to bring his kingdom in line with other, European states of their time, and also took care to establish its independence from the great powers all around.
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The song heard in the intro and outro are parts ofJohannes Brahms' Hungarian Dances no. 5, performed in G minor, arranged byMartin Schmeling.
After two episodes of horsing around all over Europe, it is time to return to the Carpathian Basin. In our season finale we see a father and a son attempt to change their people’s destiny and a familial struggle that ends in four parts.
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While the western Adventures are surprisingly well-documented, in the Balkans we deal with battles that may or may not have happened, tales of revenge that are likely all fabrications, and a musical chair of relationships, as the Byzantines and the Bolgars jockey for power. Come, join us as we explore this mess!
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Around the same time the Vikings were causing some hay on the coastlines, the Hungarians got on the road to steal anything that was not nailed down inland. Let's discuss how these campaigns went, what made them successful, and the effects they had on the emerging Hungarian Principality.
The Hungarians took over the Basin with little effort, but by 907, the hammer was about to fall. We shall follow the unfolding confrontation between the Bavarians, seeking to reconquer their lost territories, and the Magyars now occupying them, and discuss the myths surrounding this battle.
No biggie, just the most consequential event in Hungarian history. Let's discuss how it went, the theories surrounding it, and the issue with our major source for the event.
A discussion of the Carpathian Basin's history and geography. Follow the show on Facebook and other social media! If you have questions, or just feel like saying hi, send it to historyofthehungarians@gmail.com
The Hungarians leave behind the Khazars, and then the Steppes altogether. Let's get them right up to the Conquest, shall we?
From the wide grasslands, a people take shape. A long-winded discussion on the origins of the Hungarians, both linguistic and mythical theories.
A short introduction and discussion of what the show will be all about. See you on the 20th of August!