For the past few weeks, Matt Lewis has investigated the history behind Assassin’s Creed Syndicate. In this episode, Matt joins historian and video game writer Holly Nielsen to step into the Animus and uncover how history and gaming interact. Holly speaks exclusively to Jeffrey Yohalem, Lead Writer on Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, about how the developers met the challenge of recreating the people and places of the past. Echoes of History is a Ubisoft podcast, brought to you by History Hit.  Hosted by: Matt LewisEdited by: Ella Blaxill, Robin McConnellProduced by: Joseph Knight, Peta Stamper, Matt Lewis, Robin McConnellSenior Producer: Anne-Marie LuffProduction Manager: Beth DonaldsonExecutive Producers: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre, Steve Lanham, Jen Bennett MusicThe Assassin Two-Step by Austin WintoryThe Churning Seas of London by Austin WintoryDeath Is Now A Welcome Guest by Austin Wintory If you liked this podcast please subscribe, share, rate & review. Take part in our listener survey <a href="https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. Tell us your favourite Assassin's Creed game or podcast episode at <a href="mailto:echoes-of-history@historyhit.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">echoes-of-history@historyhit.com</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

For the past few weeks, Matt Lewis has investigated the history behind Assassin’s Creed Syndicate. In this episode, Matt joins historian and video game writer Holly Nielsen to step into the Animus and uncover how history and gaming interact. Holly speaks exclusively to Jeffrey Yohalem, Lead Writer on Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, about how the developers met the challenge of recreating the people and places of the past. Echoes of History is a Ubisoft podcast, brought to you by History Hit. Hosted by: Matt Lewis Edited by: Ella Blaxill, Robin McConnell Produced by: Joseph Knight, Peta Stamper, Matt Lewis, Robin McConnell Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff Production Manager: Beth Donaldson Executive Producers: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre, Steve Lanham, Jen Bennett Music The Assassin Two-Step by Austin Wintory The Churning Seas of London by Austin Wintory Death Is Now A Welcome Guest 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the past few weeks, Matt Lewis has investigated the history behind Assassin’s Creed Syndicate. In this episode, Matt joins historian and video game writer Holly Nielsen to step into the Animus and uncover how history and gaming interact. Holly speaks exclusively to Jeffrey Yohalem, Lead Writer on Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, about how the developers met the challenge of recreating the people and places of the past. Echoes of History is a Ubisoft podcast, brought to you by History Hit.&nbsp; Hosted by: Matt LewisEdited by: Ella Blaxill, Robin McConnellProduced by: Joseph Knight, Peta Stamper, Matt Lewis, Robin McConnellSenior Producer: Anne-Marie LuffProduction Manager: Beth DonaldsonExecutive Producers: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre, Steve Lanham, Jen Bennett MusicThe Assassin Two-Step by Austin WintoryThe Churning Seas of London by Austin WintoryDeath Is Now A Welcome Guest by Austin Wintory If you liked this podcast please subscribe, share, rate &amp; review. Take part in our listener&nbsp;survey&nbsp;<a href="https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>. Tell us your favourite Assassin's Creed game or podcast episode at <a href="mailto:echoes-of-history@historyhit.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">echoes-of-history@historyhit.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Dive into the real-life history that inspires the locations, characters, and storylines of the legendary world of Assassin’s Creed.&nbsp; ‘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 &amp; review.To find out more go to <a href="www.assassinscreed.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.assassinscreed.com</a> or find us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/assassinscreed" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/assassinscreed" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.(Re)discover Assassin’s Creed full catalogue <a href="https://store.ubisoft.com/ubisoftplus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">with Ubisoft+</a>”Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy-policy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.You can take part in our listener&nbsp;survey&nbsp;<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>: <a href="https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/6FFT7MK</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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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. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/6FFT7MK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into the real-life history that inspires the locations, characters, and storylines of the legendary world of Assassin’s Creed.&nbsp; ‘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 &amp; review.To find out more go to <a href="www.assassinscreed.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.assassinscreed.com</a> or find us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/assassinscreed" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/assassinscreed" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>.(Re)discover Assassin’s Creed full catalogue <a href="https://store.ubisoft.com/ubisoftplus" rel="noopener noreferrer">with Ubisoft+</a>”Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy-policy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.You can take part in our listener&nbsp;survey&nbsp;<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>: <a href="https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/6FFT7MK</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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