Echoes of History
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.
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Our Editor's Take
Echoes of History is a podcast by the creators of the video game Assassin's Creed. The series is an immersive audio documentary. It focuses on legendary figures and events. The Vikings, Knights Templar, Cleopatra, Benjamin Franklin-these are all explored on the show. Anyone who loves history and Norse mythology may find the podcast interesting. The show has expert narration, a revolving team of historians, and reconstructed scenes. All these elements work together to give a commendable depiction of bygone eras.
The podcast has multiple voices behind it. Danny Wallace, Dan Snow, and Lance Geiger have all served as hosts and narrators of Echoes of History. Wallace is an actor, writer, comedian, broadcaster, and filmmaker. The multi-talented Wallace is also the author of Yes Man and Join Me (a book about how he started a cult by accident). He is an integral part of the Assassin's Creed franchise. Wallace has lent his voice and visage to several game editions. Snow is an award-winning British historian and broadcaster. He is the host of another podcast, History Hit. Geiger is famous for his popular YouTube channel, The History Guy.
The first installment of the Echoes of History focuses on the Vikings. It is an accompaniment to the video game Assassin's Creed: Valhalla. The docudrama format of the show draws listeners into the world of the fearless Vikings. The podcast relives those Nordic conquests and explains their myths and beliefs. Listeners may feel like they are riding the so-called “Dragon of the Seas” with the Vikings.
After the debut of the five-part series about the Vikings, the podcast expanded its focus. The following season explores historical figures like the famous artist Leonardo de Vinci. Listeners hear about his life, trials, and accomplishments. Other people discussed on the podcast include Jack the Ripper, Lucretia Borgia, and Marco Polo's ancestors. Dramatic storytelling, voice acting, and excellent background music make this history podcast exhilarating. New Echoes of History episodes come out each week.
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