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Filthy Secrets of the Real Assassin s Creed
Two mysterious, cloaked figures lurk in the shadows, sneaking along dirt roads in 12th century Jerusalem. Theyre following an influential politician, an Italian who had just been named King of Jerusalem after a brief victory for the Christians during the crusades. The kings entourage rounds a corner, and the cloaked men jump out and attack. One of the men is taken out by the guards, martyring himself. The other is captured, while the king eventually succumbs to his injuries. If you think this sounds like something out of Assassins Creed, youre right. But it also comes straight from the history books. Welcome back to Nutty History. Today, were looking at the Nizari Ismaili (izmaheelee), the reallife assassin cult that nearly toppled empires. More Content to Binge Watch BATTLES OF THE WORLD:
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