I Replaced Orbán with Matthias Corvinus in Every Term

What if Hungary’s greatest king ruled today?

This video explores a speculative political scenario: what would Hungary look like if Matthias Corvinus, the 15th-century monarch, returned to lead the country in place of Viktor Orbán—starting from Orbán’s first term (1998–2002), then returning with full force from 2010 to 2025?

Blending historical analysis with real-world political developments, the video follows Corvinus term by term through the events Orbán actually faced: economic transition, constitutional reform, gerrymandering, media centralization, EU tensions, the refugee crisis, pandemic , and the war in Ukraine. We ask: would Corvinus rule more decisively? Would Hungary transform into a modern-day monarchy cloaked in democratic structures?

This is not a historical prediction or endorsement. It is a thought experiment—an alternate history grounded in documented events and political strategies, designed to provoke deeper reflection on power, governance, and legacy.