Political assassinations are messy, sometimes not fully thought-out events. An assassin typically wishes to stop a prominent figure from advocating a cause that the killer disagrees with. However, these actions often lead to events that the perpetrator didn’t intend, and sometimes the exact opposite of those intentions becomes the new reality. In this episode of Perspectives, five experts discuss some of history’s most infamous assassinations—and their unintended consequences. ------------------------------------------- Clips in this video are from the following series on Wondrium: The Great Revolutions of Modern History, presented by Lynne Ann Hartnett www.wondrium.com/the-great-revolutions-of-modern-history A History of Eastern Europe, presented by Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius www.wondrium.com/a-history-of-eastern-europe Law School for Everyone, presented by Joseph L. Hoffmann and additional experts www.wondrium.com/law-school-for-everyone Living History: Experiencing Great Events of the Ancient and Medieval Worlds, presented by Robert Garland www.wondrium.com/living-history-experiencing-great-events-of-the-ancient-and-medieval-worlds The Great Trials of World History and the Lessons They Teach Us, presented by Douglas O. Linder www.wondrium.com/the-great-trials-of-world-history-and-the-lessons-they-teach-us ----------------------------------------- Chapter List: 00:00 When Nonviolent Leaders Are Assassinated 02:54 Franz Ferdinand and the Domino Effect 04:37 The Kennedy Brothers: A Tragic Legacy 07:35 The Effects of Caesar’s Assassination 10:38 The Lincoln Conspirators on Trial ------------------------------------------- Welcome to Wondrium on YouTube. Here, you can enjoy a carefully curated selection of the history, science, and math videos you’ve come to know and love from brands like The Great Courses, and more. If you’ve ever wanted to travel back in time, wondered about the science of life, wished for a better understanding of math, or dreamt of exploring the stars … then Wondrium will be your new favorite channel on YouTube! If you decide you’d like to learn more about what you love, check out the full experience at wondrium.com/YouTube There, you’ll find in-depth answers to everything you’ve ever wondered, with mind-blowing surprises along the way. Your brain is going to love this place! ------------------------------------------- You can also read thousands of articles from the smartest experts in their fields at The Great Courses Daily: www.thegreatcoursesdaily.com And, of course, check us out on all of our social channels: -Facebook: www.facebook.com/wondrium -Twitter: twitter.com/wondrium -Instagram: www.instagram.com/wondrium ------------------------------------------- #assassinations #politics #wondriumperspectives

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