The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

5 Minute Murder

20-09-2024 • 8 mins

In episode four of 5 Minute Murder, we take a look at the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, an event that sparked one of the deadliest conflicts in human history—World War I. On 28 June 1914, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne was gunned down in Sarajevo, setting off a chain reaction that led to global war. Join us as we explore the political tensions, the fateful events of that day, and the far-reaching consequences of the assassination that changed the course of history.

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