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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 29, 2019
  • Runtime 25 minutes
  • Production Company France Arte
  • Created December 12, 2022 by
    hazel285252
  • Modified July 12, 2024 by
    Elijah_Caine