The Magna Carta was signed in England, limiting the power of the king and establishing certain legal protections; an important historical context for medieval Europe.
The city of Acre, the last stronghold of the Crusader states, fell to the Mamluks, marking the end of the Crusades in the Holy Land.
Marco Polo's journey to Asia opened up trade routes and knowledge of the East in Europe, influencing medieval explorations.
Birth of Leonardo da Vinci, renowned polymath whose inventions and artworks influence historical themes in the Renaissance setting of the game.
Christopher Columbus's voyage marks the beginning of European exploration and colonization of the Americas, a major historical event relevant in later game settings.
The French Revolution radically transformed France's government and society, setting the backdrop for 'Assassin's Creed Unity'.
The Thirteen Colonies declared independence from Britain, a pivotal event contextualized in 'Assassin's Creed III'.
The Industrial Revolution began, marking profound technological, social, and economic changes in Britain and beyond.
The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, symbolizing international unity and competition during a period represented in the game.
The outbreak of World War I ushered in a period of global conflict and technological change influencing 20th-century context.
Modern-day bartender Desmond Miles is kidnapped by Abstergo Industries and forced to use the Animus to relive the memories of his ancestor Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad.
Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad attempts to assassinate a key target prematurely, resulting in his demotion within the Assassin Brotherhood.
Altaïr redeems himself by gathering intelligence to disrupt the Knights Templar and recovering a powerful artifact known as the Apple of Eden.
After completing his initial Animus sessions, Desmond escapes captivity and joins forces with modern Assassins to fight the Templar threat.
