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Echoes of History

History Hit & Assassin"s Creed

Dive into the real-life history that inspires the locations, characters, and storylines of the legendary world of Assassin’s Creed.‘Echoes of History’ is the official Assassin"s Creed history podcast. We’ll head down 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 hearing from the developers themselves to

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41:41

Hippocrates: The Father Of Medicine

Echoes of History ·

2024/07/29

Around 460 BCE, a man was born in Ancient Greece who would change medicine forever. He invented a new scientific approach to medicine that recognised disease as a natural phenomenon, rather than the will of the gods. Or at least, that's what we're told.Matt Lewis joins Prof. Helen King, author of Hippocrates Now and Immaculate Forms, to reveal what we really know about Hippocrates’ life, his medical philosophy and the legacy he left modern medicine. They pick apart what the sources actually tell us

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31:37

The Crown's Greatest Jewel: The Koh-i-Noor Diamond

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2024/07/23

The literal jewel in the British crown, the Koh-i-Noor diamond has a history as rich as its caratage. Queen Victoria received it from the last maharaja of the Sikh Empire, and it has become a symbol of British colonialism ever since - even in the eyes of the Empress of India herself.In this episode, thanks to a glitch in the Animus, Dan Snow steps in to interview Shrabani Basu about the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond - its origin and its storied journey to modern day controversy.Echoes of History is a

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54:37

The Industrial Revolution: The Birth Of Modern London

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2024/07/15

The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the late 18th century, giving birth to an era that has changed world history. The period was characterised by rapid economic, social and technological growth. Marked by innovation and inventions like the steam engine, spinning jenny and telephone, industrialisation also saw a rise in urbanisation, the factory system, poverty and the exploitation of a new urban working class. This in turn led to social and political movements such as communism.Matt Lewis

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41:31

Scotland Yard: The Origins Of London's Police

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2024/07/08

Scotland Yard: the home of London's Metropolitan Police Force. In this episode we look at the history of both Scotland Yard as a place and on the policemen and detectives that worked within it. What went on inside? Why did it come to be known as Scotland Yard? And how significant a role did it play in shaping Victorian London?Echoes of History is a Ubisoft podcast, brought to you by History Hit.Hosted by: Matt LewisEdited by: Alex JonesProduced by: Joseph Knight, Peta Stamper, Matt Lewis, Robin

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50:18

Queen Victoria

Echoes of History ·

2024/07/01

Queen Victoria was the last English monarch of the House of Hanover and gave her name to an era in British history. Although small in stature, she was a towering figure as she witnessed major turning points in British history. Yet she is often caricatured as a spiky and stubborn woman to deal with.This episode will focus on her life as queen, unpacking the myths about her personality, exploring how she ruled in tandem with her beloved husband Albert, survived eight assassination attempts and then

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37:40

How To Fit In: Feudal Japan

Echoes of History ·

2024/06/24

What was life like in feudal Japan? If you were born into the chaos of the Warring States period, would you have been a farmer, a merchant or a samurai? Or perhaps even an Emperor? Delving into the history behind the latest Assassin’s Creed game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Matt Lewis and Dr Tomoko Kate Kitagawa shed light on the customs, culture and class structures of medieval Japan. They explore what daily life would have been like for people beyond the famous names of history and legend, and how

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45:40

Kyoto: Japan's Imperial City

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2024/06/17

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

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35:17

The Tensho Iga War

Echoes of History ·

2024/06/10

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 LewisEdited by: Anisha

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49:12

Oda Nobunaga

Echoes of History ·

2024/06/03

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

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29:30

Yasuke: The First African Samurai

Echoes of History ·

2024/05/27

Yasuke is one of the most captivating and yet mysterious figures within Japanese history. In 1581, at the height of the civil war, he crossed paths with the country’s most powerful warlord, Oda Nobunaga. Their meeting bound the two men together and set Yasuke on a path to becoming the first known samurai of African descent in Japan.Delving into the history behind one of the two main characters in the latest Assassin’s Creed game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Matt Lewis and Thomas Lockley examine the

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35:10

Portuguese Missionaries in Japan

Echoes of History ·

2024/05/20

When Portuguese merchants ran aground on the Japanese isle of Tanegashima in 1543 two worlds collided - Europeans had encountered Japan for the first time. For the next 50 years Portuguese-sponsored missionaries flooded into this newly discovered land aiming to exploit it for western benefit. But in the fiery cauldron of Sengoku Japan, Portuguese missionaries were but one player in the most bloody and brutal of political games.In the third episode of this series delving into the history behind the

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44:46

The Unification of Japan

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2024/05/15

In the 16th century, Japan was embroiled in what is known as Sengoku jidai - ‘The Warring States’ period. It was a time of bloody battles, social upheaval and is known as the most violent in Japan’s history.But how, and when, did 150 years of bitter warfare and division come to an end? How did unification change the face of Japanese society?In the second episode of this series delving into the history behind the latest Assassin’s Creed game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Matt Lewis and Dr Christopher

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34:22

Civil War in Feudal Japan: The Sengoku Period

Echoes of History ·

2024/05/15

Dating from 1467-1603, the Sengoku or ‘Warring States’ period is known as the bloodiest in Japan’s history; an era of continuous social upheaval and civil war which transformed the country. Shogun-led authority was shattered and 150 years of murder and betrayal followed asfearsome warlords ruled local territories with unflinching ruthlessness.In the first episode of this series delving into the history behind the latest Assassin’s Creed game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Matt Lewis and Dr Christopher

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1:43

Echoes of History: A New Chapter

Echoes of History ·

2024/05/13

Introducing a new chapter of Echoes of History, the podcast that explores the incredible real-life stories and events that inspire the locations, characters, and storylines of the legendary Assassin’s Creed.Join your host, historian Matt Lewis, and regular contributor Holly Nielsen, as they guide you into the worlds of Assassin’s Creed, talking to historical experts to uncover the secrets of the past before stepping ‘into the Animus’ to delve into how these moments are recreated.New weekly episodes

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18:34

Gangsters of the Seas | EP 8 | Nathaniel North, the...

Echoes of History ·

2024/03/04

The new season of "Echoes of History" features Ubisoft's new game: "Skull and Bones.Bermuda was at the crossroads between Europe and the New World, but it was also a haven for pirates. A child of the archipelago, Nathaniel North was lulled by the legendary tales of Thomas Tew’s exploits in the Indian Ocean. That's all it took to inspire him to embrace a life of crime. After escaping from the authorities several times, he sailed from crew to crew towards a tragic destiny...An original Ubisoft series

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17:21

Gangsters of the Seas | EP 7 | Edward England, the...

Echoes of History ·

2024/02/26

The new season of "Echoes of History" features Ubisoft's new game: "Skull and Bones.Who said all pirates were cruel and bloodthirsty? Definitely not Edward England. For this buccaneer who had been in the English Navy, piracy was a dream of freedom and wealth. Nothing obliged him to torture, kill, or decapitate opposing crews. An unconventional stance that didn't win England many friends. Within his own crew, the captain soon discovered that violence was part of pirate life… Whether he liked it or

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20:09

Gangsters of the Seas | EP 6 | Mathurin Desmarestz,...

Echoes of History ·

2024/02/19

The new season of "Echoes of History" features Ubisoft's new game: "Skull and Bones.There are opportunistic pirates and those who have piracy in their blood. Mathurin Desmaretz belonged to the second category of sea scum. A simple buccaneer in his youth, he longed for freedom at sea. But life was not so simple. Forced to enlist several times, he looked at the horizon with envy. When he finally had the opportunity to become a pirate, Mathurin Desmaretz was ready. The high life awaited him. At least,

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18:31

Gangsters of the Seas | EP 5 | Kanhoji Angre, the...

Echoes of History ·

2024/02/12

The new season of "Echoes of History" features Ubisoft's new game: "Skull and Bones.Is it possible to be a military man and outlaw at the same time? Well, it's all a matter of perspective. A strategic prodigy of the Maratha Empire in India, Kanhoji Angria was appointed admiral before he turned 30. Unbeatable at sea, he attacked the ships of East India Companies, which enriched Europe at the expense of local populations. Although he was an admiral, on the Old Continent, the name Kanhoji Angria is

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20:35

Gangsters of the Seas | EP 4 | William Kidd, the...

Echoes of History ·

2024/02/05

The new season of "Echoes of History" features Ubisoft's new game: "Skull and Bones.You're not born a pirate, you become one. This motto shaped the eventful life of William Kidd. The English buccaneer thought he could make a fortune in the gray area between privateers and pirates. But fate had other plans for him. As the captain of a sailing expedition to the Indian Ocean, Kidd suffered a series of misfortunes. Up to his eyeballs in debt, he turned to piracy to keep afloat. Even if it meant losing

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20:56

Gangsters of the Seas | EP 3 | The Buzzard, serial...

Echoes of History ·

2024/01/29

The new season of "Echoes of History" features Ubisoft's new game: "Skull and Bones.Among pirates, a nickname creates the legend. A fearless sea bandit and outstanding fighter, Olivier Levasseur was called La Buse by his peers. The former French privateer had the reputation of swooping down on his prey through violent lightning raids. In reality, it was his carefully planned attacks that helped him seize the greatest treasure ever stolen by a pirate...An original Ubisoft series produced by Paradiso

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