In this episode of The Story of Hungary, Lucas and Luna explore the golden age of King Matthias Corvinus, who ruled Hungary from 1458 to 1490. They discuss how Matthias transformed Buda into a Renaissance court rivaling Florence, his legendary library the Bibliotheca Corviniana, and his military reforms including the Black Army. The episode covers his controversial rise to power, his patronage of humanists and artists, and his failed dynastic ambitions. Lucas explains how Matthias's legacy shaped Hungarian national identity and why he remains a folk hero. Specific topics include the Siege of Vienna in 1485, the Corvina manuscripts, and Matthias's relationship with the Hungarian nobility. This episode builds on previous discussions of Hungary's medieval kings while introducing a figure who blended Renaissance culture with medieval kingship.
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