EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 20 MIN
The Dinner Party That Doomed an Empire
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In 1908, a nervous Austrian general chose the wrong route for Archduke Franz Ferdinand's motorcade through Sarajevo—not once, but twice. What should have been a simple wrong turn became the spark that ignited World War I, all because someone forgot to tell the driver about a last-minute change of plans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In 1908, a nervous Austrian general chose the wrong route for Archduke Franz Ferdinand's motorcade through Sarajevo—not once, but twice. What should have been a simple wrong turn became the spark that ignited World War I, all because someone forgot to tell the driver about a last-minute change of plans.
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