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Iran: Assassins, Emperors and Magi

Alfred learns that Iran has a Silk Road office. Its representative explains that the government wishes to develop links between other countries along the illustrious road. Far from the city, at 2,000 meters above sea level, Alfred visits the ruins of Hassan-i Sabbah fortress, founder of a movement known as "Hashshashins" drug smokers and killers who gave us the modern word "assassin".

English
  • Originally Aired July 28, 2016
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network BBC Four
  • Created December 9, 2022 by
    MovieFan01
  • Modified December 9, 2022 by
    MovieFan01