Echoes of History

By: History Hit & Assassin's Creed
  • Summary

  • 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
  • Samhain: The First Halloween
    Oct 28 2024

    Halloween is a tradition that only grows in popularity each year. Yet its origins are mysterious, shrouded by myth and misconception.


    Some of its roots trace back to the Gaelic festival of Samhain. In this episode, Matt Lewis and Dr Kelly Fitzgerald explore the traditions and significance of Samhain to the people who celebrated it, and its connections to Halloween.


    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

    Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff

    Production Coordinator: Beth Donaldson

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


    Music:

    Assassin's Creed Valhalla Main Theme by Sarah Schachner, Einar Selvik, Jesper Kyd

    Asgard Hall Of The Aesir by Sarah Schachner, Einar Selvik

    Ravensthorpe by Sarah Schachner


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


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    43 mins
  • The High King Of Ireland
    Oct 21 2024

    Viking Age Ireland was divided into many rival kingdoms. However, some men could rise to become High King of Ireland. Men like Flann Sinna. How did he become High King? Did he wield real power over the other kingdoms? When did the High Kingship come to an end?


    Matt Lewis is joined by Professor Máire Ní Mhaonaigh to explain the significance of the High Kingship and the reign of Flann Sinna, which oversaw the profound effects of the Norse arrival.


    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

    Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff

    Production Coordinator: Beth Donaldson

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


    Music:

    Canaid Lia Fáil by Einar Selvik, Julie Fowlis

    Rivers and Fjords by Sarah Schachner

    New People, Old Empires by Sarah Schachner


    If you liked this podcast please subscribe, share, rate & review. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/6FFT7MK


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


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    46 mins
  • Marie Antoinette: The Cake-Loving Queen
    Oct 14 2024

    Today, we’ll study someone who was both a cause and a victim of the French Revolution: the cake-promoting queen, Marie Antoinette.


    In Assassin’s Creed Unity, we glimpse Marie Antoinette living the high-life while the poor people of Paris starve. By walking the streets of Paris, we also get an idea of the public perception of her as a detached, and even cruel, consort. Understanding her reputation helps us understand her fate, which we’ll examine closely today.


    Matt is helped Maddy and Anthony from the After Dark podcast to take us on a journey through the final days of Marie Antoinette.


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


    Hosted by: Matt Lewis

    Edited by: Tomos Delargy

    Produced by: Freddy Chick, Robin McConnell

    Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff

    Production Coordinator: Beth Donaldson

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


    Music:

    The Attainted One by Christ Tilton, Jesper Kyd

    The Bottle of Solitude by Christ Tilton

    Nothing Is True by Christ Tilton, Jesper Kyd


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    44 mins

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