The 12th Amendment reshaped how we elect the president and vice president, ensuring a clearer, more stable electoral process. It strengthened the constitutional design for choosing our leaders. Learn more at conventionofstates.org. | Convention of States Foundation

On this day in 1803, Congress passed the 12th Amendment, changing the rules for how the vice president is elected. | American Experience | PBS

This is the story of Simon Fraser, the 11th Lord Lovat of the Highland, who in 1747 was the last person in history to be beheaded by the British state for treason. Simon Fraser’s life was a fascinating one; yet his story becomes even more interesting following his death. After his execution it was claimed he was buried in London. His family, however, have always maintained that he was brought up to his native Highlands and buried in the family mausoleum. Dan joins Professor Sue Black, one of the