This week, we discuss the assassination of William the Silent by Balthasar Gerard - the first assassination of a head of state by firearm - and Gerard's horrific torture and execution.

Assassination of William the Silent (habsburg jaw)

In An Hour of our Time Podcast, we choose a new topic each episode. Topics range from sociopolitical, to scientific, to historical. We each perform an hour of research followed by a marginally focused one hour discussion. Featuring: Joe, Dave, and Mark. <br />Fun for anyone who enjoys funny but sometimes frustrating tangents of referential conversation. For mature audiences.

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In An Hour of our Time Podcast, we choose a new topic each episode. Topics range from sociopolitical, to scientific, to historical. We each perform an hour of research followed by a marginally focused one hour discussion. Featuring: Joe, Dave, and Mark. Fun for anyone who enjoys funny but sometimes frustrating tangents of referential conversation. For mature audiences.

In An Hour of our Time Podcast, we choose a new topic each episode. Topics range from sociopolitical, to scientific, to historical. We each perform an hour of research followed by a marginally focused one hour discussion. Featuring: Joe, Dave, and Mark. <br>Fun for anyone who enjoys funny but sometimes frustrating tangents of referential conversation. For mature audiences.

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