How the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand Unfolded

On 28 June 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was assassinated during a visit to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia. The day was already a significant one. For the archduke, it marked his wedding anniversary and a rare time that the emperor would allow him to be seen in public … Continue reading How the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand Unfolded