James A. Garfield's great-great-grandson welcomes the modern spotlight. He just wishes they didn't have his ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." U.S. President James A. Garfield was less than four months into his presidential term when tragedy struck ...

Leave it to Netflix to turn the textbook facts you had to memorize in your U.S. history class into a mini-series you simply can't stop watching, because its latest show, Death By Lightning, is exactly ...

Netflix's new four-part miniseries dives into the plot to assassinate President James Garfield. Death by Lightning is full of recognizable arrogance, political intrigue and unexpected betrayal. James ...

Donald Trump wants to bring back the spoils system. Death by Lightning is an entertaining tale of why we should never do that.

James Garfield, played by the always intense Michael Shannon, brings his intensity to Garfield's public oratory. But at home, his Garfield is a gentle, loving husband, father and farmer — an unlikely ...