Sue Woolmans
Royal historian and writer who appears as an expert commentator in the episode, contributing specialist knowledge about Franz Ferdinand and the historical context of the assassination.
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Mar 29, 2026 • 56min
The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Sue Woolmans, royal historian and writer, brings specialist knowledge on Franz Ferdinand and his world. She traces Bosnia's annexation, the rise of militant Serbian nationalism and the Black Hand. Short scenes cover the flawed Sarajevo security, the conspirators' plot and the rapid diplomatic collapse that turned a single assassination into a continental crisis.
Jun 30, 2024 • 54min
How WWI Started
Historian Sue Woolmans joins Dan Snow to discuss the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, triggering WWI. They explore the tense events leading up to the assassination in Sarajevo, the Balkan tensions, and the personal struggles of Franz Ferdinand.
