The Order of Assassins are considered one of the most fearsome groups of killers ever assembled.  During the 11th through 13th centuries, they influenced Middle Eastern politics, religion, and economics like no force before or since.  Their reputation for killing leaders and other influential members of society caused some nobles to do experience constant paranoia and anxiety.  Eventually this fearsome cult was stopped during the Mongol invasion, though some whisper the Order continues to live on to this day in secret.SHOW NOTEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Assassinshttps://www.historynet.com/holy-terror-the-rise-of-the-order-of-assassins.htmhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/medieval-order-assassins-islamhttps://historyofyesterday.com/assassins-cd08f15ab817https://about-history.com/the-deadliest-medieval-order-of-assassins-the-hashashin/The Order of Assassins, Charles River EditorsSmells Like HumansLike listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show