Echoes of History cover art

Echoes of History

Written by: History Hit & Assassin's Creed
Listen for free

  • 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.


    If you liked this podcast please subscribe, share, rate & review.

    To find out more go to www.assassinscreed.com or find us on Facebook & Twitter.

    (Re)discover Assassin’s Creed full catalogue with Ubisoft+”

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    2024 Assassin's Creed
    Show more Show less
Episodes
  • Kyoto: Japan's Imperial City

    Kyoto: Japan's Imperial City
    Jun 17 2024

    During the Onin Wars of the early Sengoku period, Kyoto was razed as civil war struck the Imperial capital. Only with unification did the city begin to rebuild. This episode will explore the rise and fall and rise again of Kyoto, what life in the city might have looked like, and why it held such significance to unification in the 16th century. In turn, we'll reveal how the Sengoku period shaped the city’s meaning for early modern Japan.


    Delving into the history behind a major location in the latest Assassin’s Creed game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Matt Lewis and Lesley Downer shed light on the culture, fortunes and misfortunes of the great city of Kyoto.


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


    Hosted by: Matt Lewis

    Edited by: Ella Blaxill

    Produced by: Joseph Knight, Peta Stamper, Matt Lewis

    Production Coordinator: Beth Donaldson

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


    If you liked this podcast please subscribe, share, rate & review.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show more Show less
    46 mins
  • The Tensho Iga War

    The Tensho Iga War
    Jun 10 2024

    In the sixth episode delving into the history behind the latest Assassin’s Creed game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Matt Lewis and Nathan Ledbetter follow the sound of marching footsteps and clashing blades into Japan’s mountainous Iga province, to learn about the fearsome conflict between samurai armies and guerrilla shinobi, or ninja, that was the Tensho Iga War between 1578 and 1581.


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


    ​​Hosted by: Matt Lewis

    Edited by: Anisha Deva

    Produced by: Joseph Knight, Peta Stamper, Matt Lewis

    Production Coordinator: Beth Donaldson

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


    If you liked this podcast please subscribe, share, rate & review.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show more Show less
    35 mins
  • Oda Nobunaga

    Oda Nobunaga
    Jun 3 2024

    Oda Nobunaga. He’s one of feudal Japan’s most infamous and consequential figures, known to many as Japan’s first ‘Great Unifier’. From humble beginnings as the daimyo of Owari province, he embarked on a mission to unite all of Japan under his sole control. But how did he emerge as Japan’s dominant warlord in an era of incessant social upheaval and civil war?


    In the fifth episode delving into the history behind the latest Assassin’s Creed game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Matt Lewis and Nathan Ledbetter explore Nobunaga’s ruthless ascent to power, his brutal battles with the Shinobi Ikki league and his tragic downfall at the hands of his ally, Akechi Mitsuhide.


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


    ​​Hosted by: Matt Lewis

    Edited by: Anisha Deva

    Produced by: Joseph Knight, Peta Stamper, Matt Lewis

    Production Coordinator: Beth Donaldson

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


    If you liked this podcast please subscribe, share, rate & review.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show more Show less
    49 mins
Social Sciences Science Fiction World
Show more Show less

What listeners say about Echoes of History

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.ca reviews

Amazon Reviews
No reviews are available