The Assassins were one of the most deadly, notorious and secretive groups in the Medieval world. But is the romance behind these brutally efficient killers true? And have their skills and tactics been passed down and copied by today's terrorists?

Cast List:

Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine 

James Waterson: Author: The Ismaili Assassins 

Alice Von Kannon: Author & Historian 

Dr. Farhad Daftary: The Institute of Ismaili Studies 

Brian Michael Jenkins: US Government Advisor on Terrorism 

Adbel Razaq Abu Muhaisen: Knife Maker 

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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