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 battling historical amnesia on social media for a decade, 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 episode of the Hungarian History Podcast. So far, it is the only English-language podcast diving deep into Hungary’s untold stories.
Hungary’s past isn’t just a footnote—it’s Europe’s missing chapter. This podcast brings overlooked battles, kings, and turning points to light, proving that Hungary’s past belongs to center stage.
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I concluded my introductory podcast with the words of Zrínyi Miklós.
Let me quote his words from his military essay, The Valiant Lieutenant, which he wrote between 1650 and 1653. This is the „Dedication” of his work:
„Bones of Hungarian warriors buried with honour in ground, and the shadows of the souls of those who created peaceful settlements for them with the edge of swords from one end to the other, from one sea to the other for long centuries, do not let me sleep when I wish to, do not let me me rest when I want to. I adore their glory so much that I will not forget their warnings that I receive not only during my daytime reflections but even at night, reminding me:
’Do not sleep, stop seeking joys. Can you see our decaying country that we conquered, defended, and protected through so much bloodshed, battles, and relentless labour? Follow our footsteps and do not spare your blood, do not spare your life.’
I am encouraged by such words when I rest.
Unlucky me, I do not have as obvious excuses before them as tremendous prowess and innumerable achievements they have before me, because I might obviously complain to them about fortune, not because once it took our country high, while now it is pushing Hungary lower and lower.
We have nothing to complain about,t as we know that this is a general law of nature, like the fact that one who was born will die once, as this is God’s will. With honour the Hungarian fate had been on the upper part of the wheel of fortune for for long and if it has been lower now nothing unusual happened to it in this world, and I would complain about fortune because despite such talent, my readiness to serve my country, and my ambitions I was positioned in the century of the decay of Hungary instead of those magnificent times when God was merciful to Hungarians and did did not turn his face away from them but made lives terrible for those who are now looking at us with disgust and are mentioning us with disregard.
This spirit inside me would have found glorious businesses on its own inclination, which would have brought brilliance for the Hungarian Crown through labour if nothing else. But what can I do about the present times so that I do not sleep or idle? Perhaps our time requires such an attitude. What should I dedicate my blood to, not sparing my life? What shall I wish to die for? Who will I redeem or liberate with that?
My life is insufficient to remedy such a trouble, and my death is even more insufficient. What shall I then do? By God’s Holy Spirit, I am ready for anything to serve my lord and my country. That should be enough. What shall I do when I do not sleep? You, Hungarians, world famous for splendid deeds, I have read all the chronicles of your brilliant deeds, I have learned them, have been encouraged by them, they make me study the heroism of the Romans, and then write this little booklet for my own memory. I dedicate it, therefore, to your glorious memory and bones buried with honour.”
