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imported>Darman36 Cleaning/links, with permission. Was very tempted to add "...largest collections in the world, though this is only because most of it was stolen from countries within and outside the Empire while England continually refuses to repatriate anything" to British Museum, but restrained myself :P |
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'''Fidenae''' was an ancient town situated in the {{Wiki|Latium}} region of Italy.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Fidenae}}</ref> Being a neighboring city to Rome, it was seen as a key step in expansion of the early Roman Kingdom and was soon conquered by the Roman army.<ref name="ACRPG">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – Historical Hooks: "The Conquest of Fidenae"</ref> | '''Fidenae''' was an ancient town situated in the {{Wiki|Latium}} region of [[Italy]].<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Fidenae}}</ref> Being a neighboring city to [[Rome]], it was seen as a key step in expansion of the early [[Roman Kingdom]] and was soon conquered by the [[Roman army]].<ref name="ACRPG">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – Historical Hooks: "The Conquest of Fidenae"</ref> | ||
'''Amulius''' was the [[Roman mythology|legendary]] king of Alba Longa and the great-uncle | '''Amulius''' was the [[Roman mythology|legendary]] king of the {{Wiki|city-state}} {{Wiki|Alba Longa}} and the great-uncle to the twins [[Romulus]] and [[Remus]]. According to myth, he was responsible for sentencing the infants to death.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Amulius}}</ref> After the twins managed to survive and grow to adulthood, he had Remus caught and imprisoned in his residence. Romulus then infiltrated the location to free his brother and [[Assassination|assassinated]] Amulius.<ref name="ACRPG">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – Historical Hooks: "The Assassination of Amulius"</ref> | ||
The '''Battle of Actium''' was a naval battle fought in 31 BCE between | The '''Battle of Actium''' was a naval battle fought in 31 BCE between [[Augustus|Octavian]]'s fleets led by [[Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa]], and the fleets of [[Marcus Antonius]] and [[Cleopatra]] in the [[Ionian Sea]] near {{Wiki|Actium}}.<ref name="ACRPG">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – Historical Hooks: "The Battle of Actium"</ref> Part of the larger [[Last war of the Roman Republic|civil war]] between Octavian and Marcus Antonius, the battle was prefaced by a Octavian delivering a particularly violent and xenophobic speech, attacking Cleopatra's character and questioning the masculinity of Marcus Antonius and his allies for following such a woman.<ref name="Echoes">''[[Echoes of History]] – Behind the Legends'' – Episode 2: Cleopatra</ref> With this, the pretense that Octavian had set up of | ||
The pretense of not attacking a fellow Roman that had moved Octavian to declare war against Egypt rather than against Marcus Antonius himself<ref name="DTAE">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt]]'' – [[Tours: Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt]]: "War with Rome"</ref> was gone. | |||
Cleopatra and Antonius' navy was quickly outmatched by the Roman forces and they were forced to abandon most of their vessels and flee towards Egypt.<ref name="Echoes"/> Their defeat at Actium was followed by Octavian arriving in Egypt to formalize his victory<ref name="DTAE"/> in August 30 BCE, dividing the couple<ref name="Echoes"/> and leading in part to their suicides.<ref name="Initiates">''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – Timeline: 30 BCE</ref> | |||
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|title = [[Caliph]] of the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] | |title=[[Caliph]] of the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] | ||
|years = 861 – 862 | |years=861 – 862 | ||
|before = [[al-Mutawakkil]] | |before=[[al-Mutawakkil]] | ||
|before-years = 847– 861 | |before-years=847– 861 | ||
|after = [[al-Musta'īn]] | |after=[[al-Musta'īn]] | ||
|after-years = 862 – 866 | |after-years=862 – 866 | ||
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'''Abu al-'Abbas Ahmad ibn al-Khasib al-Jarjara'i''' (died c. 879) | '''Abu al-'Abbas Ahmad ibn al-Khasib al-Jarjara'i''' (died c. 879), better known as '''Ahmad ibn al-Khasib''', was the {{Wiki|vizier}} during al-Muntasir's reign as the [[Abbasid Caliphate]]'s [[Caliph|ruler]].<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Ahmad ibn al-Khasib}}</ref> With the sudden illness and death of the [[caliph]] after just one year of reign, there were suspicions that the vizier had orchestrated al-Muntasir's [[assassination]] in order to clear the path for [[al-Musta'in]]'s ascension to the throne.<ref name="ACRPG">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – Historical Hooks: "Assassination of Caliph al-Muntasir"</ref> | ||
The '''Belvedere Palace''', later known as the '''''Cortile del Belvedere'''', is a building complex in [[Vaticano District]], [[Rome]].<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Cortile del Belvedere}}</ref> | The '''Belvedere Palace''', later known as the '''''Cortile del Belvedere'''', is a building complex in [[Vaticano District]], [[Rome]].<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Cortile del Belvedere}}</ref> On 2 January 1500, the [[Roman Rite of the Templar Order|Italian Templar]] [[Cesare Borgia]] captured the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Assassins]]' ally Countess [[Caterina Sforza]] of [[Forlì]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Vilified]]</ref> whom he planned torture for information. After they arrived in Rome on 30 June 1501,<rer>''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' – [[Castello Crasher]]</ref> Cesare had Sforza detained in the Belvedere Palace, though her stay was brief, as she was quickly transferred to the [[Castel Sant'Angelo]] after an escape attempt.<ref name="ACRPG">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – Historical Hooks: "The Rescue of Caterina Sforza"</ref> | ||
The '''Prince of Ning rebellion''' was a revolt led by Prince of Ning Zhu Chenhao against the reigning Ming emperor.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Prince of Ning rebellion}}</ref> In 1519, the prince disputed the legitimacy of the [[Zhu Houzhao|Zhengde Emperor]]'s rule and | The '''Prince of Ning rebellion''' was a revolt led by Prince of Ning Zhu Chenhao against the reigning [[Ming dynasty|Ming emperor]].<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Prince of Ning rebellion}}</ref> In 1519, the prince disputed the legitimacy of the [[Zhu Houzhao|Zhengde Emperor]]'s rule and marched towards the capital of [[Nanjing]]. His forces were defeated after only 42 days<ref name="ACRPG">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – Historical Hooks: "The Prince of Ning rebellion"</ref> owing to his capture by [[Wang Yangming]], who led the government army.<ref name="Wiki"/> | ||
'''Zhu Chenhao''' (1476 – 1521) was a prince of the Ming dynasty. In 1499, he inherited the title of Prince of Ning and took up residence in the city of Nanchang.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Zhu Chenhao}}</ref> In 1519, he sparked a rebellion against the [[Zhu Houzhao|Zhengde Emperor]], disputing the legitimacy of his rule and marching towards the capital of [[Nanjing]]. His forces were defeated after only 42 days<ref name="ACRPG">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – Historical Hooks: "The Prince of Ning rebellion"</ref> owing to his capture by [[Wang Yangming]], who led the government army.<ref name="Rebellion">{{WP|Prince of Ning rebellion}}</ref> | '''Zhu Chenhao''' (1476 – 1521) was a prince of the Ming dynasty. In 1499, he inherited the title of Prince of Ning and took up residence in the city of Nanchang.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Zhu Chenhao}}</ref> In 1519, he sparked a rebellion against the [[Zhu Houzhao|Zhengde Emperor]], disputing the legitimacy of his rule and marching towards the capital of [[Nanjing]]. His forces were defeated after only 42 days<ref name="ACRPG">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – Historical Hooks: "The Prince of Ning rebellion"</ref> owing to his capture by [[Wang Yangming]], who led the government army.<ref name="Rebellion">{{WP|Prince of Ning rebellion}}</ref> | ||
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'''Nanjing''', previously known as '''Jinling''',<ref name="Dynasty">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Abe no Nakamaro's letters to Li Bai]]: Letter 3, Page 5</ref> is the capital of the province of Jiangsu in East China. Nanjing enjoys a prominent place in Chinese history, having been the capital of various Chinese dynasties and governments spanning from the early 3rd century until 1949.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Nanjing}}</ref> In 1519, during the Ming dynasty, Prince of Ning [[Zhu Chenhao]] sparked a rebellion against the [[Zhu Houzhao|Zhengde Emperor]], disputing the legitimacy of his rule and marching towards the capital of Nanjing. His forces were defeated after only 42 days<ref name="ACRPG">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – Historical Hooks: "The Prince of Ning rebellion"</ref> owing to his capture by [[Wang Yangming]], who led the government army.<ref name="Rebellion">{{WP|Prince of Ning rebellion}}</ref> | '''Nanjing''', previously known as '''Jinling''',<ref name="Dynasty">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Abe no Nakamaro's letters to Li Bai]]: Letter 3, Page 5</ref> is the capital of the province of Jiangsu in East China. Nanjing enjoys a prominent place in Chinese history, having been the capital of various Chinese dynasties and governments spanning from the early 3rd century until 1949.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Nanjing}}</ref> In 1519, during the Ming dynasty, Prince of Ning [[Zhu Chenhao]] sparked a rebellion against the [[Zhu Houzhao|Zhengde Emperor]], disputing the legitimacy of his rule and marching towards the capital of Nanjing. His forces were defeated after only 42 days<ref name="ACRPG">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – Historical Hooks: "The Prince of Ning rebellion"</ref> owing to his capture by [[Wang Yangming]], who led the government army.<ref name="Rebellion">{{WP|Prince of Ning rebellion}}</ref> | ||
'''Regent's Canal''' is a canal across an area just north of central London, England.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Regent's Canal}}</ref> It began construction in 1812 and was completed eight years later. In July 1874, a barge carrying a large | '''Regent's Canal''' is a canal across an area just north of central [[London]], [[England]].<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Regent's Canal}}</ref> It began construction in 1812 and was completed eight years later. In July 1874, a barge carrying a large [[gunpowder]] shipment exploded in the canal section near the {{Wiki|Maida Vale}} district. The explosion caused extensive damage to nearby buildings as well as several fatalities and injuries.<ref name="ACRPG">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – Historical Hooks: "The Regent's Canal Disaster"</ref> | ||
'''Thomas Gainsborough''' (1727 – 1788) was an English portrait and landscape painter.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Thomas Gainsborough}}</ref> Around 1785, he was hired to paint a portrait of [[Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire]] | '''Thomas Gainsborough''' (1727 – 1788) was an English portrait and landscape painter.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Thomas Gainsborough}}</ref> Around 1785, he was hired to paint a portrait of [[Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire]]; the art was stolen from [[Thomas Agnew & Sons]]'s gallery in 1876 by the notorious criminal [[Adam Worth]].<ref name="ACRPG">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – Historical Hooks: "Napoleon of crime"</ref> | ||
'''Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire''' (née Spencer; 1757 – 1806) was an English aristocrat and socialite.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire}}</ref> Around 1785, [[Thomas Gainsborough]] was hired to paint her portrait. In 1876, the painting | '''Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire''' (née Spencer; 1757 – 1806) was an English aristocrat and socialite.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire}}</ref> Around 1785, [[Thomas Gainsborough]] was hired to paint her portrait. In 1876, the painting was stolen from [[Thomas Agnew & Sons]]'s gallery by notorious criminal [[Adam Worth]].<ref name="ACRPG">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – Historical Hooks: "Napoleon of crime"</ref> | ||
'''Thomas Agnew & Sons''' is a fine arts dealer first established in London in 1817.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Thomas Agnew & Sons}}</ref> In 1876, they exhibited | '''Thomas Agnew & Sons''' is a fine arts dealer first established in London in 1817.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Thomas Agnew & Sons}}</ref> In 1876, they exhibited [[Thomas Gainsborough]]'s newly-recovered portrait of [[Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire]] at their [[London]] gallery when it was stolen by [[Adam Worth]].<ref name="ACRPG">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – Historical Hooks: "Napoleon of crime"</ref> | ||
'''Adam Worth''' (c. 1844 – 1902), also known by the moniker "the Napoleon of crime", was a notorious crime boss and fraudster.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Adam Worth}}</ref> Already an accomplished thief in America, Worth was responsible for recruiting a young Ned Wynert, helping him strike it big in the criminal underworld. Having noticed Ned's talent for scheming and | '''Adam Worth''' (c. 1844 – 1902), also known by the moniker "the [[Napoleon Bonaparte|Napoleon]] of crime", was a notorious crime boss and fraudster.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Adam Worth}}</ref> Already an accomplished [[thief]] in [[United States|America]], Worth was responsible for recruiting a young [[Ned Wynert]], helping him strike it big in the criminal underworld. Having noticed Ned's talent for scheming and conversational manipulation, Worth tasked him with setting up a crime syndicate in the heart of the [[British Empire]].<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Ned Wynert]]</ref> In 1876, while in London, Worth stole [[Thomas Gainsborough]]'s portrait of [[Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire]] from [[Thomas Agnew & Sons]]'s gallery, which would be known as one of his most infamous crimes.<ref name="ACRPG">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – Historical Hooks: "Napoleon of crime"</ref> | ||
The '''Battle of Mons''' was the first major clash between the British and German troops in the First World War, taking place 23 August 1914 near the city of Mons, Belgium. Though the British managed to inflict a disproportionate number of casualties on the German troops that outnumbered them, they were eventually forced to retreat.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Battle of Mons}}</ref> One of the fallen British soldiers was Private Arthur Harris, who had penned a letter days earlier detailing his experiences in Belgium and his eagerness to defeat the Germans.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: August 1914]]</ref> Some of the surviving British soldiers claimed to have been saved by angelic figures that shielded the troops from enemy fire and guided them to safety.<ref name="ACRPG">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – Historical Hooks: "Angels of Mons"</ref> | The '''Battle of Mons''' was the first major clash between the British and German troops in the First World War, taking place 23 August 1914 near the city of Mons, Belgium. Though the British managed to inflict a disproportionate number of casualties on the German troops that outnumbered them, they were eventually forced to retreat.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Battle of Mons}}</ref> One of the fallen British soldiers was Private Arthur Harris, who had penned a letter days earlier detailing his experiences in Belgium and his eagerness to defeat the Germans.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: August 1914]]</ref> Some of the surviving British soldiers claimed to have been saved by angelic figures that shielded the troops from enemy fire and guided them to safety.<ref name="ACRPG">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – Historical Hooks: "Angels of Mons"</ref> | ||
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Amulius [[Roman mythology]] | |||
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[[Fang Xiaoru]] | |||
[[Zhu Di]] | |||
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[[Republic of China]] | |||
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[[ | [[Li Bai]] | ||
[[Abe no Nakamaro%27s letters to Li Bai]] | |||
Adam Worth[[Henry Raymond]] | |||
[[Ned Wynert]] | |||
[[Database: Ned Wynert]] | |||
Battle of Mons[[Database: August 1914]] | |||
[[Arthur Harris]] | |||
[[ | Alexandra Feodorovna | ||
[[ | [[Piece of Eden]] | ||
[[ | [[Staves of Eden]] | ||
[[ | [[Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia]] | ||
[[ | [[Red Fury]] | ||
[[Power from the Past]] | |||
[[Imperial Sceptre]] | |||
Nuestra Señora de Atocha [[Emerald]] | |||
Operation Barbarossa [[Normandy landings]] | |||
Catherine Palace [[Nicholas II of Russia]] | |||
Königsberg [[Prussia]] | |||
Western Xia | |||
[[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] | |||
[[Qulan Gal]] | |||
[[Genghis Khan]] | |||
[[China]] | |||
[[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins]] | |||
[[Xingqing]] | |||
[[Mongolia ]] | [[Empire of the Great Khan]] | ||
[[Database: Genghis Can%27t]] | |||
[[Song dynasty]] | |||
[[Mongolia]] | |||
British Museum | |||
[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] | |||
[[Voynich manuscript]] | |||
[[Precursor box]] | |||
[[Evie Frye]] | |||
[[Blighters]] | |||
[[ | [[Michel Reuge]] | ||
[[ | [[Database: Montagu House]] | ||
[[ | [[Alice (Templar)]] | ||
[[ | [[Temple of Amun]] | ||
[[Tours: | [[Frye family]] | ||
[[Bedale- | [[Ralph Montagu, 1st Duke of Montagu]] | ||
[[ | [[Niall Hobday]] | ||
[[Edward Feather]] | |||
[[Tours: Siwa]] | |||
[[Bedale-Gilling Sword]] | |||
[[Oscar Kane]] | |||
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- Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy – Chapter 19
- Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Locus – Issue #01
- Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Locus – Issue #02
- Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Locus – Issue #03