Assassination of Franz Ferdinand (Feat. What the F**k History)

Hosts Jake and Nate of the Historical Blunders podcast delve into the details surrounding the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by Gavrilo Princep on June 28th, 1914. They discuss the intricacies involved, including the background situation in the Austrian Hungarian Empire, Franz Ferdinand's progressive beliefs and troubled relationship with the Habsburg dynasty, and the role of terrorist group 'The Black Hand Society'. Other key characters analyzed include Gavrilo Princip, a committed nationalist who ultimately pulled the trigger, resulting in a sequence of wars. They also involve a guest from 'What The F**k History' podcast for a segment on the assassination events. The show ends with a trivia segment and brief discussion on the impact of the assassination on the onset of World War I.

00:04 Introduction

00:46 Meet the Hosts and the Topic

01:09 The Background of Franz Ferdinand

04:14 The Political Climate of Austria-Hungary

13:11 The Assassination Plot Begins

19:48 The Day of the Assassination

19:51 Guest Segment: What The F**k History Podcast

31:09 The Unexpected River Jump

31:45 The Aftermath of the Failed Escape

32:06 The Mayor's Reaction and Franz's Anger

32:30 The Calming Influence of Sophie

33:35 The Unexpected Route Change

34:00 The Unfortunate Encounter with Gavrilo

34:29 The Misunderstanding about McDonald's

36:02 The Tragic End of Franz and Sophie

37:15 The Aftermath and Reflections

43:29 Trivia Time with Special Guests

49:29 The Aftermath of the Assassination

52:02 The Causes of World War I

59:36 The Conclusion and Farewell