Echoes of History

By: History Hit & Assassin's Creed
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  • Dive into the real-life history that inspires the locations, characters, and storylines of the legendary world of Assassin’s Creed.


    ‘Echoes of History’, a Ubisoft podcast brought to you by History Hit, is the place where listeners can explore the narrow side streets of Medici-ruled Florence, cross sand dunes in the shadow of ancient pyramids, climb the rigging of 18th century brigs sailing across the Caribbean and meet the most powerful warlords in Feudal Japan, all before stepping ‘into the Animus’ to understand how and why these moments are recreated in the acclaimed historical game series.


    Every week, join historian Matt Lewis, and regular contributor Holly Nielsen, as they speak to historical experts about the secrets of the past and uncover how these stories influence Assassin’s Creed.


    A Ubisoft podcast brought to you by History Hit.


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Episodes
  • The Great Wall of China

    The Great Wall of China
    Dec 2 2024

    The Great Wall of China is both older and newer than you might think, with mysteries and controversies buried in its foundations. To help shed a light on the complex history of this iconic monument, Matt Lewis is joined by historian and travel guide Dr Jeremiah Jenne, co-host of the podcast Barbarians at the Gate.


    Echoes of History is a Ubisoft podcast, brought to you by History Hit.


    Hosted by: Matt Lewis

    Edited by: Tim Arstall

    Produced by: Matt Lewis, Robin McConnell, Peta Stamper

    Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff

    Production Coordinator: Beth Donaldson

    Executive Producers: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre, Steve Lanham, Jen Bennett


    Music:

    Theme Master by Aaron Miller & Mark Rutherford

    Prologue by Aaron Miller & Mark Rutherford

    Great Wall Session by Aaron Miller & Mark Rutherford

    Forbidden City Escape by Aaron Miller & Mark Rutherford


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    Tell us your favourite episode or Assassin's Creed game at echoes-of-history@historyhit.com


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    51 mins
  • The Pazzi Conspiracy

    The Pazzi Conspiracy
    Nov 25 2024

    At its height in the 15th century, Florence was ruled by the renowned Medici family renowned for their banking nous and towering intellect - the Medici. But in 1478, a conspiracy was concocted, supported by Pope Sixtus IV, that aimed to extinguish the Medici line.


    Matt Lewis asks Professor Catherine Fletcher to tell the story of how the Pazzi Conspiracy unfolded...


    Echoes of History is a Ubisoft podcast, brought to you by History Hit.


    Hosted by: Matt Lewis

    Edited by: Robin McConnell

    Produced by: Matt Lewis, Robin McConnell, Peta Stamper, Joseph Knight

    Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff

    Production Coordinator: Beth Donaldson

    Executive Producers: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre, Steve Lanham, Jen Bennett


    Music:

    Approaching Target 2 by Jesper Kyd

    Earth by Jesper Kyd

    Florence Tarantella by Jesper Kyd


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    48 mins
  • The Duomo of Florence

    The Duomo of Florence
    Nov 18 2024

    The Renaissance was an age of sweeping transformation in politics, literature, science, art and architecture. Perhaps nothing better represents the latter achievements than il Duomo di Firenze - the Cathedral of Florence, the city where the epic Ezio trilogy of Assassin’s Creed - and the Renaissance - began.


    The story of the Duomo is both more complicated and more controversial than you’d expect. Matt Lewis is joined by architectural historian Emma Wells to shed light on the marvels and mysteries of Florence Cathedral.


    Echoes of History is a Ubisoft podcast, brought to you by History Hit.


    Hosted by: Matt Lewis

    Edited by: Alex Jones

    Produced by: Matt Lewis, Robin McConnell

    Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff

    Production Coordinator: Beth Donaldson

    Executive Producers: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre, Steve Lanham, Jen Bennett


    Music:

    Approaching Target by Jesper Kyd

    Earth by Jesper Kyd

    Tour of Venice by Jesper Kyd

    The Madam by Jesper Kyd

    Sanctuary by Jesper Kyd


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    37 mins

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Fantastic

I'm really enjoy hearding about the real life assassin's and the templars seperating fiction from fact in history. However the only down side is episode 3 has not loaded properly, I am unable to open /listen to that episode.

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