Ancient Persia today we know as a Iran, there was a secret society known as the Assassins? Yes, these guys weren't just your run-of-the-mill ninjas; they were a bizarre mix of political intrigue and mysticism. They believed in a leader called the Old Man of the Mountain, who supposedly controlled a magical garden filled with heavenly pleasures. To recruit new members, they would get them high on hashish—hence the term "assassin." Talk about a hazy initiation! And as if that wasn't enough, they would send these brainwashed warriors out to eliminate enemies with the stealth of a cat and the grace of a… well, a very high cat! Iran continues to be a country with a deep sense of its historical roots, and its ancient history is celebrated through various cultural and educational initiatives. If you enjoyed this, hit that like button and subscribe for more. Your support means the world! Thank you.
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00:00Did you know that in ancient Persia today we know as Iran, there was a secret society
00:05known as the Assassins?
00:06Yes, these guys weren't just your run-of-the-mill ninjas.
00:10They were a bizarre mix of political intrigue and mysticism.
00:13They believed in a leader called the Old Man of the Mountain, who supposedly controlled
00:17a magical garden filled with heavenly pleasures.
00:20To recruit new members, they would get them high on hashish, hence the term assassin.
00:25Talk about a hazy initiation.
00:27And as if that wasn't enough, they would send these brainwashed warriors out to eliminate
00:31enemies with the stealth of a cat and the grace of a, well, a very high cat.
00:36Iran continues to be a country with a deep sense of its historical roots, and its ancient
00:40history is celebrated through various cultural and educational initiatives.
00:45If you enjoyed this, hit that like button and subscribe for more.
00:49Your support means the world.