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The Irish Woman Who Shot Mussolini
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The Irish Woman Who Shot Mussolini

In 1926, Irish aristocrat Violet Gibson shot Benito Mussolini at close range, grazing his nose. She missed, was declared insane, and vanished into an asylum.

by cameron•April 9, 2026
The 1962 Assassination Attempt on Charles de Gaulle
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The 1962 Assassination Attempt on Charles de Gaulle

In 1962 far-right French officers tried to assassinate Charles de Gaulle over Algerian independence. 187 shots were fired. None hit him. Here’s what happened.

by cameron•March 2, 2026
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