History of the Hungarians

37 - The Second Founding

The medieval Kingdom of Hungary survived the Mongolinvasion – but not intact. Vast swathes of the kingdom lay in ruin and depopulated. Yet, Hungary bounces back quickly. How is that possible? Join us today as we take a look at the massive societal and economic reforms, and the changes that accompany them that collectively would be called the Second Founding, and earn for Béla IV the name: the Second Founder. These reforms would reach and affect every part of Hungarian society in the middle ages, laying down the groundwork of what the state would become – reforms that would echo well past the 13th century. Website: historyofthehungarians.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579815072390 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofthehungarians [https://www.instagram.com/historyofthehungarians] Support us at: https://buymeacoffee.com/historyofthehungarians [https://buymeacoffee.com/historyofthehungarians?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcjF6R1ZVaTkwN09EQjdJRnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5OBedpuK8DWael03T5QahKJ-P-0Ag3TQtS_mjisLnF5-ttsrjg2yAarhItzA_aem_LnqDdmLC-suP_Bz9TKUcQg]   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.

36 - Where the Mongols Tread

“The Kingdom of Hungary, that stood for 350 years, was utterly destroyed by the Mongols.” This is how the annals of a Bavarian monastery refer to the year 1241 – and while they were not exactly correct, they were not far off the mark. Following the Battle of Muhi and its disastrous end, the invading Mongol forces moved swiftly to take control of their prize. What this meant for the population already living there was widespread slavery and death. For one year, the Mongol forces would hold absolute, uncontestable dominion over the eastern half of the Kingdom of Hungary. Come, join us today as we take stock of this horrific year, the lengths the population went to just to survive, and see what the king was willing to do to get help from the west. Website: historyofthehungarians.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579815072390 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofthehungarians [https://www.instagram.com/historyofthehungarians] Support us at: https://buymeacoffee.com/historyofthehungarians [https://buymeacoffee.com/historyofthehungarians?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcjF6R1ZVaTkwN09EQjdJRnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5OBedpuK8DWael03T5QahKJ-P-0Ag3TQtS_mjisLnF5-ttsrjg2yAarhItzA_aem_LnqDdmLC-suP_Bz9TKUcQg]   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.

35 - The Battle of Muhi

We put it off long enough, and cannot anymore – the Mongols are here! In 1241, the armies of Hungary massed against this threat, one that they seemingly did not even fully understand. The resulting battle shaped the future of the medieval Hungarian Kingdom, as Saint István’s system is put to the ultimate test. Come, find out if the time allotted to Béla for preparations thanks to Friar Julianus amounted to much, and if his policy of keeping the Cumans close gave him the edge he needed to safeguard the kingdom. Website: historyofthehungarians.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579815072390 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofthehungarians [https://www.instagram.com/historyofthehungarians] Support us at: https://buymeacoffee.com/historyofthehungarians [https://buymeacoffee.com/historyofthehungarians?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcjF6R1ZVaTkwN09EQjdJRnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5OBedpuK8DWael03T5QahKJ-P-0Ag3TQtS_mjisLnF5-ttsrjg2yAarhItzA_aem_LnqDdmLC-suP_Bz9TKUcQg]   The song heard in the intro and outro are parts of Johannes Brahms' Hungarian Dances no. 5, performed in G minor, arranged byMartin Schmeling.

34 - The Travels of Brother Julianus

Today we head back to whence we came: the Great Eurasian Steppe, as we follow a friar of the Dominican Order on a grand quest in search of Magna Hungaria – and some long-lost brothers they believed still dwelt there. Their journey, undertaken as the Steppe itself was undergoing afundamental change due to the emergence of the Mongol Empire, is an inspiring, and yet tragic tale that every Hungarian child learns of in school. It is also an immensely important journey, as Brother Julianus interacts directly with the threat – and lives to tell the tale back home. Website: historyofthehungarians.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579815072390 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofthehungarians [https://www.instagram.com/historyofthehungarians] Support us at: https://buymeacoffee.com/historyofthehungarians [https://buymeacoffee.com/historyofthehungarians?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcjF6R1ZVaTkwN09EQjdJRnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5OBedpuK8DWael03T5QahKJ-P-0Ag3TQtS_mjisLnF5-ttsrjg2yAarhItzA_aem_LnqDdmLC-suP_Bz9TKUcQg]   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.

33 - Before the Storm

Today, we begin discussing the life and reign of Béla IV – without question one of the most important, most influential kings of the Árpádian dynasty, with a long-lasting legacy. Béla would have to show his mettle in situations no other Árpádian faced, but his early years are mostly about dealing with the legacy of his father. András II broke the kingdom’s equilibrium, and Béla was intent on rebuilding the power and majesty the medieval Kings of Hungary once held – but time has passed, and turning back the clock always comes with upsetting the now-established status quo. Website: historyofthehungarians.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579815072390 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofthehungarians [https://www.instagram.com/historyofthehungarians] Support us at: https://buymeacoffee.com/historyofthehungarians [https://buymeacoffee.com/historyofthehungarians?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcjF6R1ZVaTkwN09EQjdJRnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5OBedpuK8DWael03T5QahKJ-P-0Ag3TQtS_mjisLnF5-ttsrjg2yAarhItzA_aem_LnqDdmLC-suP_Bz9TKUcQg]   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.