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
  • Crystal Palace and the Great Exhibition
    Apr 21 2025

    Assassin’s Creed Syndicate takes players to Victorian London. This was an age of massive social change through technological innovation and cultural exchange, as the industrialised British Empire extended around the world.

    Perhaps the greatest symbol of Britain’s power and influence at this time was the Great Exhibition and its iconic venue, the Crystal Palace.


    Tom Furber, Research Fellow at the London Centre for Public History, returns to the podcast to give Matt Lewis a tour of the highlights of the Exhibition.


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


    Hosted by: Matt Lewis

    Edited by: Michael McDaid

    Produced by: Matt Lewis, Robin McConnell

    Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff

    Production Manager: Beth Donaldson

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


    Music by Austin Wintory.


    If you liked this podcast please subscribe, share, rate & review. Take part in our listener survey here.


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


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    43 mins
  • The Age of Invention: The Beginning of the Modern World?
    Apr 14 2025

    Assassin's Creed Syndicate incorporates technology into its gameplay and story more than any other game in the series. Its setting in Victorian London represents the culmination of a remarkable period of British history known as the Age of Invention. Or does it? Did the Age really end, and are we still living in it?


    To help Matt Lewis get to grips with the vast and fascinating Age of Invention, he's joined by Dr Anton Howes, author of the Age of Invention blog.


    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 Manager: Beth Donaldson

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


    Music:

    A Gauntlet Scherzo by Austin Wintory

    The Churning Seas of London by Austin Wintory

    Waltzing on Rooftops and Cobblestones by Austin Wintory


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

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    56 mins
  • The Heart of the Sikh Empire: Amritsar Summer Palace:
    Apr 7 2025

    Assassin's Creed Chronicles India begins in the glorious Amritsar Summer Palace, and allows players to climb, jump and fight over its rooftops against the spectacular backdrop of the capital of the Sikh Empire.


    The Palace was the brainchild of Ranjit Singh. To help conjure the experience of visiting the Summer Palace, and to understand its wider significance, Matt Lewis is joined once again by Davinder Toor.


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


    Hosted by: Matt Lewis

    Edited by: Michael McDaid

    Produced by: Matt Lewis, Robin McConnell

    Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff

    Production Manager: Beth Donaldson

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


    Music by Aaron Miller, Mark Rutherford


    If you liked this podcast please subscribe, share, rate & review. Take part in our listener survey here.


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

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

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    37 mins
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