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Samurai
Sengoku Period
French Revolution
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American Revolution
Shinobi
Victorian London
Sengoku Jidai
Industrial Revolution
Roman Empire
East India Company
Julius Caesar
Ancient Egypt
Ptolemy XIII
Queen Victoria
Bushido
Hattori Hanzo
Tokugawa Ieyasu
Democracy

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 t... more

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How did Theseus escape the Labyrinth? Is the Labyrinth real? Who created the Minotaur? Assassin’s Creed Odyssey immerses players in the mythology of Ancient Greece. In particular, they can walk in the footsteps of Theseus through the Labyrinth and co... more

Did pirates really bury treasure, fly the Jolly Roger and walk the plank?

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced avoids many of the clichés of pirate fiction. Yet staying true to history still includes tropes of pop culture pirates - there may be no t... more

In the world of Assassin's Creed Shadows, the legendary Hattori Hanzo embodies both samurai and shinobi warriors. As history's most famous ninja, he was also a samurai: his fierce dual nature earned him the nickname, "The Demon".

How did Hattori Han... more

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced puts us in the heart of the pirate world during the Golden Age Of Piracy: the island of New Providence and its capital, Nassau. As we roam around its highly detailed recreation in the game, we get a sense of what ... more

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Nicoletta Momigliano
Professor from the University of Bristol, author on Minoan Crete
University of Bristol
Episode: How Was The Minotaur Created?
Rebecca Simon
Historian and author (Why We Love Pirates; The Pirate Code, Laws and Life Aboard Ship)
Independent historian/Author
Episode: The Golden Age Of Piracy: Myths vs Reality
Hiroko Yoda
Author of Ninja Attack! True Tales Of Assassins, Samurai And Outlaws
Japan Happiness blog
Episode: Hattori Hanzo the Ninja Samurai
Matt Alt
Author of Ninja Attack! True Tales Of Assassins, Samurai And Outlaws
Pure Invention blog
Episode: Hattori Hanzo the Ninja Samurai
Dr Rebecca Simon
Author of Why We Love Pirates
Historian, author
Episode: Life in the Pirate Republic
Emily Neumeier
Assistant Professor of Islamic Art and Architecture at Temple University
Temple University
Episode: The Secrets of Hagia Sophia
Dr. Rebecca Simon
Author of Pirate Queens, The Lives of Anne Bonny and Mary Reed and The Pirate's Code, Laws and Life Aboard Ship
Author, Historian (Piracy)
Episode: Pirates in the Caribbean: How It All Began
Gemma Masson
Editor for the H-Empire Network; committee member of Travellers In Time Ottoman Lands Conference
H-Empire Network
Episode: The Ottoman Conquest of Constantinople
Don Wildman
Host of American History Hit, History Hit contributor
History Hit
Episode: The Battles of Lexington & Concord

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Matt Lewis
Historian and host of the show, frequently guides conversations with historians and game industry guests.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Wrong!

    •EPISODE: Rasputin. Annoying Guest Catchphrases: “Right?” So often — sometimes several times per sentence! —as to make this episode unlistenable. Also “OK?”, “Good question” and *giggle*.

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    •EPISODE: Tang Dynasty. Annoying Guest Catchphrase: “if you will”. If I will what???

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    •EPISODE: Hagia Sophia. Annoying Guest Catchphrase: “Right?” Not worth preserving since it’s just a long ad anyway.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    (Gibberer)
    Australia2 months ago
  • Excellent content, intellectual wrestling needed.

    I absolutely love this podcast and I’ve listened to so many episodes. You’re doing an amazing job! Though, with your hosts, I’d love to see more done to challenge and debate with guests rather than agreeing with everything that they say. For example, the echoes of history podcast recently on the Fall of Constantinople was a little disappointing. The bias of the guest, Dr Gemma Masson, was very evident in her description of “conquered indigenous peoples having agency and upward social mobility in... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ScottFuller93
    South Korea3 months ago
  • Wrong!

    •EPISODE: Rasputin. Annoying Guest Catchphrases: “Right?” So often — sometimes several times per sentence! —as to make this episode unlistenable. Also “OK?”, “Good question” and *giggle*.

    ~

    •EPISODE: Tang Dynasty. Annoying Guest Catchphrase: “if you will”. If I will what???

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    (Gibberer)
    Australia6 months ago
  • A must-listen

    If you’re an Assassjn’s Creed fan then you’ve got to listen to this podcast. Superbly conducted and each episode is like a trip back to the games.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angel3M
    Canadaa year ago
  • Interesting and captivating

    I can’t keep up with all the podcasts that I subscribe, so I’ve always been doing catching up. When I listened to last year’s episodes talking about the Abbasid dynasty a couple weeks ago, I loved it so much that I’ve been listening to this podcast ever since, trying to catch up to date. I truly enjoy listening to Echoes of History!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chinalace
    Switzerlanda year ago

Listeners Say

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Fans value how episodes connect academic insights with Assassin's Creed lore.
Some reviews call for more critical questioning of guests and deeper debates.
Listeners appreciate the rigorous historical context and expert guests.

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#137
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#210
Canada/History
Apple Podcasts
#109
Australia/History
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#208
Germany/History
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#14
Ukraine/History
Apple Podcasts
#74
Ireland/History

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Golden Age Of Piracy: Myths vs Reality
Q: Which pirate myth would you like to have a definite answer about?
The buried treasure question, because confirming a real find would upend scholarly theories about pirate economies and alter how both academics and pop culture understand pirate wealth and mobility.
How Was The Minotaur Created?
Q: Do we know how old this myth is and whether there was ever a single authoritative version that connected Minos, Ariadne, and the Labyrinth across time?
There isn't a single ancient authoritative version; the story emerges in fragments and later compendia after the Classical period, gradually coalescing into the familiar myth through reinterpretations of older Bronze Age material and later Greek textual traditions.
How Was The Minotaur Created?
Q: Now, no such thing as a silly question first of all. Can you first of all give us an overview of what is the Minotaur and the Labyrinth associated with Knossos?
The Minotaur is a mythological figure, not a real being; the story ties together divine punishment and human folly, with Knossos providing the physical and cultural backdrop that later Greek writers used to shape the myth.
The Secrets of Hagia Sophia
Q: Who were the key figures behind Hagia Sophia's design and construction, and why is their involvement significant?
Emily notes Justinian I commissioned the project and references architects Isidore and Anthemius, whose roles anchor the building's engineering achievement in a historical context.
The Secrets of Hagia Sophia
Q: What does the word Hagia Sophia mean and why is the name preserved through conversions?
The name Hagia Sophia means holy wisdom; its preservation through church, mosque, and museum phases is discussed as a symbol of continuity and respect, even as the building's function changed.

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What is Echoes of History about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A history-focused series that uses scholarly context to illuminate real-world events behind popular Assassin's Creed settings. Episodes regularly feature historians, university professors, and subject-matter experts who unpack topics from ancient civilizations and medieval empires to piracy, revolutions, and cultural shifts, often tying archival sources to game narratives. Highlights include in-depth looks at the Hagia Sophia, the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople, piracy's origins, the Haitian Revolution, and the Tang Dynasty, with occasional discussions on historical music and the creative process behind game soundtracks. The show stands out for weaving rigorous scholarship with game-world relevance, inviting listeners who love authentic... more

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Recent guests on Echoes of History include:

1. Nicoletta Momigliano
2. Rebecca Simon
3. Hiroko Yoda
4. Matt Alt
5. Dr Rebecca Simon
6. Emily Neumeier
7. Dr. Rebecca Simon
8. Gemma Masson

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