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Nizari Ismaili, often referred to as the Assassins, were a secretive sect within the Ismaili branch of Shi’a Islam, active during the 11th to 13th centuries. They gained notoriety for their skill in assassination, which was used as a tool in their struggle against powerful adversaries.
Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think
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