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Assassination! (Why Powerful People Get Killed) | Intermediate English Podcast
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Assassination: When a Single Bullet Changes History
What do Julius Caesar, Abraham Lincoln, and JFK have in common? Their deaths weren’t random - they were assassinations. In this episode of English and Beyond, we explore how assassination has shaped history, from Ancient Rome to the modern day.
We’ll look at iconic cases like:
- Julius Caesar and the fall of the Roman Republic
- Thomas Becket and the power of the Church in medieval England
- Abraham Lincoln and the aftermath of the Civil War
- Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the start of WWI
- John F. Kennedy and the rise of modern conspiracy culture
And we reflect on a shocking case from 2024: the killing of a powerful healthcare CEO - and what it says about power today.
Whether you're interested in history, politics or just curious about how one act can change the world, this episode offers deeper insight - and intermediate-level English listening practice.
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