Assassination History is a digital space devoted to the exploration, analysis, and contextualization of American political violence—past and present. This site serves as both an intellectual journal and a public-facing research hub. It reflects my academic focus as a graduate student in history and a trained political scientist, as well as my professional commitment to understanding the structural forces that shape our society.
Primary Focus: American Political Violence
At its core, this site investigates the roots, patterns, and repercussions of political violence in the United States. From 19th-century insurrections to 21st-century extremist movements, I examine how ideology, identity, institutions, and power collide—often violently—in the American political landscape. Through essays, annotated sources, timelines, and commentary, I aim to shed light on moments that are often misunderstood, oversimplified, or purposefully obscured.
This is not a news site. It is a historically grounded and critically informed resource for those who want to better understand the deeper story behind contemporary unrest, ideological conflict, and the legacy of violence in American democracy.
Why We Don’t Include Conspiracy Theories
As you explore this website, you may notice the absence of conspiracy theories in our coverage of presidential assassinations. This omission is intentional, and I want to take a moment to explain why.
Conspiracy theories, by their nature, often rely on claims that cannot be definitively proven or disproven. They tend to draw from selective interpretation, speculation, and emotional appeal rather than a rigorous examination of primary sources or established historical methods. While these narratives can be intriguing—and even entertaining—they do not contribute meaningfully to our understanding of the historical process.
This site is dedicated to presenting clear, evidence-based accounts grounded in the historical record. Our goal is to explore the broader political, cultural, and institutional forces surrounding these tragic events. That requires an approach rooted in critical thinking, documentation, and transparency. Including conspiracy theories would only muddy the waters and distract from the more significant and often overlooked contexts that shaped each moment in history.
That said, I fully recognize that conspiracy theories are a part of the cultural afterlife of any assassination. They reveal a great deal about public perception, mistrust of authority, and the ways societies process trauma. But those are separate conversations—ones more suited to a sociological or media studies analysis than a historical case file.
This site is committed to clarity, integrity, and a respect for historical truth—even when the truth is complicated, uncomfortable, or incomplete.
If you’re curious about how historians assess evidence and build reliable narratives, I encourage you to explore resources like the American Historical Association’s Guide to Historical Thinking or Evaluating Information: The Cornerstone of Civic Online Reasoning by the Stanford History Education Group.
As always, I welcome respectful discussion and curiosity. If you have a question or would like to suggest a topic for future exploration, feel free to reach out via the contact form. Thank you for being a part of this thoughtful journey through one of the more sobering chapters of American history.