The Killing Lincoln companion website immerses viewers in the world of 1865. As the Civil War draws to a close and tensions mount between Union and Confederacy, we follow John Wilkes Booth as he conspires to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. Through historical photography, newspaper archives and personal quotes and writings, viewers can explore the motivations behind the murder and the clues leading to Booth's arrest. The site also highlights the ramifications of Booth's actions, noting how they changed history and showing modern day locations live on Google Street View. It approaches a moment in history as something alive and relevant, with parallels to our current time.