The Assassination Of Japan's Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Explained
The political climate of any nation can change, the course altered by subtle or radical shifts. Perhaps most tragic is change through assassination.
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The Story Behind The First-Ever Assassination Of A Member Of Congress In US History
A life of public service can have its challenges -- among those challenges, the possibility that someone will take issue with you, to the point of murder.
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How The Assassination Of Amalasuntha Invoked The Wrath Of Justinian I
Amalasuntha's life was an empire-transforming one full of intrigue and betrayal. Here's how her assassination invoked the wrath of Justinian I.
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The Assassination Of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Explained
Like the war itself, the circumstances that made Archduke Ferdinand's death so consequential stretch back long before the assassination. Let's take a look.
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The Tragic Assassination Of The Mirabal Sisters Explained
When the three Mirabal sisters stood up against a tyrant, their only mission was to make the world a better place for their children.
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How Martin Luther King's Assassination Led Elvis To Record This Song
Elvis Presley forged a career that continues to attract fans decades after his death at 42. Sometimes mocked, he also demonstrated a depth to his music.
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How Martin Luther King's Assassination Led To The Creation Of This Neil Diamond Song
The song "Dry Your Eyes," written by Neil Diamond and Robbie Robertson of The Band, was about the tragic assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
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The Car Salesman Who Didn't Escape JFK's Assassination Unscathed
The murder of John F. Kennedy was the most high-profile killing in the 20th century. But, during the incident, multiple people were also injured or killed.
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Washington Post's First City Editor Defended A Lincoln Assassination Conspirator
One of the foundations of the United States justice system is the presumption of innocence -- that the accused is entitled to a fair trial, with counsel.
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What Was The Play Abraham Lincoln Was Watching When He Was Assassinated?
Perhaps most people know that President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated while watching a stage production. But which play -- and what kind of play -- was it?
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How Abraham Lincoln Narrowly Avoided Death Before His Assassination
Abraham Lincoln was famously assassinated at a theater, but he actually had a brush with death prior to that during the Civil War, when a bullet nearly hit him.
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Disturbing Details About Haile Selassie's Tragic Assassination
Ethiopian Emporer Haile Selassie was a progressive leader with a royal bloodline. Here are the tragic Disturbing details about his assassination.
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What Happened To The Car JFK Was Assassinated In?
The car John F. Kennedy was shot in wasn't retired after his assassination and was used by other presidents.
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How Queen Elizabeth II Escaped Multiple Assassination Attempts
Queen Elizabeth II is the world's most famous monarch, and assassination attempts ocome with the territory. These were the various attempts on the queen's life.
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How Vladimir Putin Escaped Multiple Assassination Attempts
With great power comes great responsibility, as well as great numbers of people who disagree with you, sometimes to the point of violence -- sometimes fatally.
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The Assassination Attempt Of Shirley Temple Explained
Shirley Temple lived a long and impressive life, however, she was once in very grave danger when she was just 10 years old.
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The Biggest Theories About JFK's Assassination
The official story is that a lone gunman, Lee Harvey Oswald, fired the shots that killed President John F. Kennedy in 1963. Lots of people disagree.
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This Is The Assassination Of King Umberto Of Italy Explained
King Umberto of Italy was assassinated in 1900, though it wasn't as surprising as it might sound. This is what led to King Umberto's assassination.
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Here's What The Formerly Classified JFK Assassination Documents Say
The last presidential assassination in modern times was on November 22, 1963, and it claimed the life of America's 35th president, John F. Kennedy, or JFK.
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This Is How Old These People Were When They Were Assassinated
Throughout history, varying leaders have been killed for reasons both personal and political. This is how old these people were when they were assassinated.
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The Only American Presidents To Be Assassinated
Trying to accomplish political change through assassination is, thankfully, a rarity in American history. So far, four chief executives have been assassinated.
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How Malcolm X's Assassination Investigation Was Mishandled
Just as with the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and President John Kennedy, questions have surrounded the murder of civil rights leader Malcolm X.
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The Truth About The Over 40 Assassination Attempts On Hitler
Adolf Hitler died on April 30, 1945, but before then, he survived at least 42 assassination attempts. 42! How were people so bad at killing Hitler?
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Who Was Really Behind The Assassination Of Park Chung-Hee?
Park Chung-hee was the leader of South Korea. This is the story of who was really behind the assassination of President Park Chung-hee.
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How Margaret Thatcher Barely Escaped An Assassination Attempt
When people become the head of a country, they become quite powerful — they shape daily life for the citizens. They are also placed squarely in the crosshairs.
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Here's What Might've Happened If Malcolm X Survived His Assassination
Harlem-based revolutionary Malcolm X was a human rights advocate and activist who fought for racial equality for Black Americans.
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Enemies Of Putin Who Have Died
Since Vladimir Putin became Russia's president, dozens of journalists have been murdered and many of his critics have ended up dead. Here are just a few.
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