Welcome to the Hungarian History Page!

In this blog, I aim to share the fascinating but often overlooked history of Hungary – a story of epic battles, political intrigue, and struggles for survival. While the Ottoman wars remain at the heart of my work, my focus now extends to the entire history of the Hungarian people, from medieval times to the wars of liberation that shaped Central Europe. This was a real-life Game of Thrones, with Hungary at the crossroads of empires and the fate of Europe hanging in the balance. Many of these events had far-reaching consequences that still resonate today in unexpected ways.

In 2016, I launched a Facebook page, Hungaries 1632 (later Hungarian History 1366-1699), to fill a gap in English-language social media. The term Hungaries was coined to describe the wars fought in the Kingdom of Hungary, Transylvania, and the Ottoman-occupied territories. To better reflect its broader historical scope, the page is now called “Hungarian History” and covers the defining moments of our past, with a focus on the Ottoman wars.

Currently, this Facebook page boasts over 50,000 followers and reaches up to 1.5 million people each month. It is widely regarded as the largest initiative of its kind on English-speaking social media.

My primary mission is to tell the well-researched story of how the Hungarians – along with many other European warriors – stood up to the might of the Ottoman Empire from 1368 to 1699. Who were the warriors of the Valiant Order, the last knights of Europe? I want to bring to life their battles, fought along the vast 1,000-mile military Borderland that for centuries divided the Christian and Muslim worlds. At the same time, I want to document the castles and fortresses that stood as bastions of resistance in this epic struggle.

Through these stories, I hope to honor our ancestors and ensure their legacy is remembered. You can follow my work on my Facebook page, Hungarian History:

https://www.facebook.com/hungarianturkishwars

We have the largest Facebook Group “Hungarian-Ottoman Wars 1366-1791” where this topic is being discussed on social media, come and join us:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043764082501630

In our second Facebook group called “Hungarian History Without Borders,” you can discuss all aspects of Hungarian history, not just during the period of the Ottoman wars:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/487740025630735

Enjoy our history for it is your history.

Please, share these stories in the English-speaking world to make Hungarian history more popular and known.

Wishing you my best intentions at all times:

Szántai Gábor

Please note that I deliberately use the Oriental name order for Hungarians, where the surname comes first.

You can follow my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hungarianottomanwars

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