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Assassin's Creed Mirage Historian Talks Cultural Representation in Baghdad

Joshua started at GameRant in 2017 where he fell in love with a company that supports creativity, treats video games with the respect they deserve, and is complete with people whose passions match his ...
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Assassin's Creed Mirage: 9th Century Baghdad Facts

Joe Grantham is a contributor from the UK with a degree in Classical Studies. His love for gaming is only rivaled by a deep passion for medieval history, which often seeps into his articles. With over ...
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Medieval Baghdad: Rise and Fall of the City of Peace

Discover the captivating story of Medieval Baghdad, once the shining beacon of the Islamic Golden Age, through the lens of Kings and Generals. Journey back to the early days of the Abbasid Caliphate, ...
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What the new Assassin’s Creed game tells us about ninth‑century Baghdad – from the art historian who worked on the game

Gamers the world over will be familiar with the incredibly detailed historic cityscapes the Assassin’s Creed franchise has produced so far. Following earlier forays into ancient Damascus and Athens, ...