Inside Secret Societies

S01E04: The Order of Assassins

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

Overview

Dig into the hidden side of organized crime, including hardcore gangs, fanatical religious groups, shady cults, esoteric societies and criminal fraternities – all of them seeking to gain control of our world.

Episodes

Nazi Occult Societies

S01E01 Nazi Occult Societies

May 4, 2016 45 min
Inside Secret Societies uncovers what lies behind the history of the overwhelming military power of the Nazis: their strong belief in ancient mysticism, the occult, and even alien contact which fueled their desire to rule...
The KKK

S01E02 The KKK

May 11, 2016 45 min
We delve into the world of the most notorious white supremacist group in America... the KKK. Once having over a million members, today it's just a shadow of its former self. We meet real members...
The Yakuza

S01E03 The Yakuza

May 18, 2016 45 min
This episode unearths the secrets of a widespread criminal gang in the heart of Japan. They're engaged in a variety of criminal activity including extortion, prostitution and illegal gambling. It is a hard-hitting, slick-dressing network...
The Order of Assassins

S01E04 The Order of Assassins

May 25, 2016 45 min
The Assassins were one of the mostly deadly, notorious and secretive groups in the Medieval world. But is the romance behind these brutally efficient killers true? Have their skills and tactics been copied by today's...
The Priory Of Sion

S01E05 The Priory Of Sion

June 1, 2016 45 min
Inside Secret Societies investigates the mysterious secret society known as 'The Priory of Sion' that traces its roots back to the 12th Century and is believed to protect incontrovertible, if heretical, information about the marriage...
The Brotherhood Of The Blood

S01E06 The Brotherhood Of The Blood

June 8, 2016 45 min
Sworn to protect and preserve the Holy Blood of Christ, the Brotherhood of the Blood are a dark and mysterious sect. We go on a quest to shed light on a group shrouded in secrecy...

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