YourBloodIsNotYourOwn.com was a promotional website tie-in to the 2016 film Assassin's Creed detailing information on the human genome and the Animus 4.3, in addition to hosting behind-the-scenes videos from the film's production.
Hoods Through Time[]
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Hoods Through Time contained infographics on historical individuals who were allegedly Assassins or allies. There are however some discrepancies, as Jeanne d'Arc and George Washington had no ties to their local Brotherhoods beyond being unaware allies, while Roosevelt and Johannes Vermeer have never appeared nor are mentioned in any media.
Although the subject of Johannes Vermeer's iconic Girl with a Pearl Earring is shrouded in mystery as no one knows her exact identity, the most common speculation is that it is the painter's eldest daughter, Maria.
DATES: 17th Century
LOCATION: Netherlands
Also known as "The Maid of Orléans", this devout peasant girl with no military training led France to victory over England in the Hundred Years' War and was later recognized as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church.
DATES: 1412–1431
LOCATION: France
Born a sickly boy, "Teddy" Roosevel built his strength as a teenager, ultimately building himself into an American explorer, hunter, and author—as well as the 26th President of the United States.
DATES: 1858–1919
LOCATION: New York
America's first commander-in-chief, George Washington was instrumental in leading the colonies to an improbable victory over the British Empire and uniting them into a newborn country.
DATES: 1732–1799
LOCATION: Virginia
Bloodlines: Your Genetic Code Holds Your Legacy[]
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Your genetic code holds a creed all its own. Explore this infographic and discover why your blood is not your own
Your genome doesn't necessarily define you. 70%, or 14,000 of our genes, have "on" and "off" switches that are collectively known as the epigenome. External and internal stressors and de-stressors can alter the majority of your genome, and these changes can be passed on over generations – a process called transgenerational inheritance.
Generation after generation, 6 environmental stimuli affect how humans adapt and evolve as a species: types of stress, quality of diet, prevalence of toxins, infections, how we nurture one another, and our environments. One day soon, humans may well be the 7th driver as we hone ways of recoding DNA and our epigenome
No matter your beliefs or background, we aren't that different. While every human cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, their double helix forms 3.2 billion bases. In reality, the difference between any two humans lies in just .1% of our entire species' genome.
There are 4 principal blood types in humans. In many Eastern cultures, blood type is thought to reveal aspects of one's temperament. O Blood types are considered social creatures, whereas Type A blood types can be on the shier side, Type B blood types are known for optimism, whereas Type AB blood types are more cautious and rational.
The human body contains 0.2 mm of gold, most of which is found in our blood. Unfortunately (or fortunately), one would need a bodycount over 40,000 to pay for a cup of coffee. If anyone could do that, it's probably the Assassins.
Deconstructing the Animus[]
The Abstergo Foundation's Madrid research center was built on and encloses a 12th century chapel of unknown function. Just beyond the ancient stone walls sit comfortable living areas for the facility's guests.
Bleeding-edge genome mapping, DNA chain parsing, and VR memory recording systems are housed beneath the worn, stone floor.
Once the subject is connected to the Animus' armature, their genetic information is delivered to the DNA chain reader via an epidural administered at the base of the skull.
The subject's digitized DNA chains are compared and matched to archaeological samples from their target historical figure, and with these two chains, the Animus projects events from history.
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Behind the Scenes[]
Joan of Arc's picture is based on the 1865 painting Joan of Arc at Prayer by John Everett Millais.
External links[]
- YourBloodIsNotYourOwn.com (content now obsolete; backup link)