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201445 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Ancient Assassins

201445 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Dramatic reconstructions illustrate the stealth tactics of assassins from Ancient Greece to the mercenaries of the Byzantine Empire.

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Dramatic reconstructions illustrate the stealth tactics of assassins from Ancient Greece to the mercenaries of the Byzantine Empire.

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Alexander Mariotti

Alexander Mariotticast

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In 16th-century Japan, skilled assassins employed stealth and precision to eliminate their targets. "Ancient Assassins" details the tactics and training of these elite combat troops, tracing their methods from Ancient Greece to the Byzantine Empire. The documentary features dramatic reconstructions and interviews with military commanders. Locations such as stone-age Hawaii illustrate the varied cultural approaches to assassination techniques. The film connects historical practices to modern special forces operations, revealing the evolution of lethal skills over time.

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