In this episode, we investigate the political overhauls that occurred after the end of the Magyar time of adventures. These would come hand in hand with the christianization of the clans, and the establishment of the Kingdom of Hungary with the concurrence of the pope and Emperor Otto III. The newly honored king though, St. Stephen of Hungary, would have a momentous challenge of reconquest ahead to stand a chance at successful consolidation. Around Hungary, other powers, namely the Kingdom of Croatia, would also undergo immense change as a result of the fates of the Empires around them.

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Sources

Intro: Zachary Wheeler and Nathaniel Scarborough, "Hej, Sokoły" folk tune

Outro: Antonín Dvořák, Serenade for Strings, Op. 22 (London Symphony Orchestra 1960)

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