What would the modern world look like if America had grown in the shadow of Hungary?

In this episode, we follow the alternative history of Hungarian America from 1800 to 2026. Earlier episodes explored how Hungary might have financed Columbus and how a Central European colonial world could have developed between 1500 and 1800. Now we ask what would happen next: revolutions, nationalism, industry, world wars, the Cold War, globalization, and the present day.

By 1800, Hungarian America would no longer be just a distant colony. It would have its own elites, ports, trade routes, churches, cities, and mixed identity. Some regions might seek independence, others autonomy, and others a continued dynastic bond with the Hungarian Crown. Instead of one clear break, the Atlantic world could become a mosaic of republics, federati ...