I am thrilled to announce that Episode 26 of the Hungarian History Podcast is now available!
This new installment continues our powerful sub-series, “Voices of ’56,” bringing you Part 5 of my interviews with the heroes of the Hungarian freedom fight and their families. These firsthand accounts are the heartbeats of history, and I am honoured to share them with you.
A Moment of Thanks and a New Direction
The response to our last episode—a comprehensive summary of 170 years of Hungarian emigration—was overwhelming. It brought 2,500 new followers to our Facebook community in just one month, confirming a powerful truth: you are deeply invested in these personal stories from our diaspora.
This has solidified a new, parallel mission for this project. However, let me be clear: this does not mean I am quitting the medieval and early modern age of Hungary. By no means.
The core mission to explore the full breadth of our nation’s history remains unchanged. But I am now adding a vital, dedicated layer: to address and include the global Hungarian diaspora and their descendants—a community with profound connections to Hungary that has, for too long, never been spoken to so directly.
Your Story is Our History
Therefore, the work of preserving these voices will continue long after the “Voices of ’56” series concludes. I am now actively seeking stories from Hungarians whose families emigrated at any point in history—whether in the 1920s, after 1956, or just a generation ago.
If you have a story to share, I would be honoured to hear from you. Please contact me through this page.
Listen to the Latest Episode
Dive into this latest chapter of living history. Click the link below to listen to Episode 26 on your preferred platform.
[LISTEN TO EPISODE 26: VOICES OF ’56 – PART 5 HERE]
Thank you for your incredible support. Let’s continue to preserve our legacy, together.
With gratitude,
Szántai Gábor
