Echoes of History (History Hit & Assassin's Creed)

The legendary Battle of Thermopylae has been told over and over and remains famous for an incredible act of valor : 300 Spartan warriors defending a narrow path against tens of thousands of Persians to protect the retreat of the Greek army. A symbol of courage, sacrifice and honor. But there’s more to the story as the Spartans weren’t actually alone at this moment. And Leonidas’ personality deserves some enlightenment.

Writer: Abdelhakim Rezgui

Host: Danny Wallace

Production: Axelle Gobert, Clément Lesaffre

Production assistant: Aimie Faconnier

Recording: Théo Albaric

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond, Jimmy Bardin

International coordination: Martin Stahl

Original music: David Spinelli

Pre-existing music: Music from the Assassin's Creed Odyssey Collector’s Edition (Original Game Soundtrack) / Composed by The Flight / Published by Ubisoft Music Publishing / Courtesy of Ubisoft Music

Illustration: © Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.

Executive producers: Lorenzo Benedetti, Louis Daboussy, Benoit Dunaigre, Julien Fabre, Etienne Bouvier

Ubisoft: Etienne Allonier, Aymar Azaizia, Leslie Capillon, Louis Raynaud, Justine Villeneuve

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Norse mythology is a very rich universe, deeply ingrained in the traditions and customs of the Middle Age Scandinavian peoples. Gods and men walk alongside giants, elves, dwarfs and all manners of magical creatures. This world was created by the powerful Odin and his brothers from the body of a giant. The start of a mythical and breathtaking adventure.

Texts: Julie Gouazé, Clément Lesaffre

Voices: Lance Geiger, James Brack

Production: Axelle Gobert, Clément Lesaffre

Production assistant: Aimie Faconnier

Recording: Théo Albaric, Marec Panchot

Mixing and editing: Alexandre Ferreira

Speakers: Annelie Jarl Ireman, Gísli Sigurdson, Eric Lacey

Dubbing: Elisabeth Wautlet

International adaptation: VSI, Maremoto

International coordination: Martin Stahl

Original music: David Spinelli

Pre-existing music: Stephanie Economou, Einar Selvik

Illustration: Prodigious

Executive producers: Lorenzo Benedetti, Louis Daboussy, Benoit Dunaigre, Julien Fabre, Etienne Bouvier

Ubisoft: Etienne Allonier, Aymar Azaizia, Céline Brillouet, Leslie Capillon, Louis Raynaud, Justine Villeneuve

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10 years after the conquest and the very first victories, it's time for the Vikings to start building! It's time for setting down roots, from colonisation to trade. But in England, some are still resistant, still fighting the presence of men and women of the North...

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As the only person to have signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776, Treaty of Alliance with France in 1778, Treaty of Paris in 1783, and U.S. Constitution in 1787, Benjamin Franklin remains in history as perhaps the most important Founding Fathers of the United States. And this even though he never ruled, earning him the title of "the only president of the United States who was never president of the United States". But behind the politician lies a great man of science responsible for a variety of inventions, starting with the lighting rod.

Writer: Abdelhakim Rezgui

Host: Danny Wallace

Production: Axelle Gobert, Clément Lesaffre

Production assistant: Aimie Faconnier

Recording: Théo Albaric

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond, Jimmy Bardin

International coordination: Martin Stahl

Original music: David Spinelli

Pre-existing music: Music from Assassin's Creed Rogue Original Game Soundtrack / Composed by Elitsa Alexandrova / Published by Ubisoft Music Publishing / Courtesy of Ubisoft Music

Illustration: © Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.

Executive producers: Lorenzo Benedetti, Louis Daboussy, Benoit Dunaigre, Julien Fabre, Etienne Bouvier

Ubisoft: Etienne Allonier, Aymar Azaizia, Leslie Capillon, Louis Raynaud, Justine Villeneuve

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His name has inspired poems, novels, songs… Paul Revere remains forever attached to his greatest accomplishment : his "Midnight Ride" on April 18th-19th 1775. A long night of horse riding from Boston to Lexington to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the British Army movements. A night that would change the course of the war and of the soon-to-be United States of America. But what history has forgotten is that Paul Revere was more than just a rider. He was a very active member of the Sons of Liberty and worked in the shadows to help the Revolution.

Writer: Abdelhakim Rezgui

Host: Danny Wallace

Production: Axelle Gobert, Clément Lesaffre

Production assistant: Aimie Faconnier

Recording: Théo Albaric

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond, Jimmy Bardin

International coordination: Martin Stahl

Original music: David Spinelli

Pre-existing music: Music from Assassin's Creed 3 : Liberation / Composed by Winifred Phillips / Published by Ubisoft Music Publishing / Courtesy of Ubisoft Music

Illustration: © Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.

Executive producers: Lorenzo Benedetti, Louis Daboussy, Benoit Dunaigre, Julien Fabre, Etienne Bouvier

Ubisoft: Etienne Allonier, Aymar Azaizia, Leslie Capillon, Louis Raynaud, Justine Villeneuve

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Nestled in their kingdom of Asgard, the Norse gods watch over Midgard, the realm of men. There are numerous threats coming from the nine realms, starting with the giants whose taunts and provocations become more and more frequent. Fortunately, men and gods can count on Odin and his powerful son Thor to repel the attacks. And when the god of thunder brandishes his hammer Mjölnir, it's usually the start of a great adventure.

Texts: Julie Gouazé, Clément Lesaffre

Voices: Lance Geiger, James Brack

Production: Axelle Gobert, Clément Lesaffre

Production assistant: Aimie Faconnier

Recording: Théo Albaric, Marec Panchot

Mixing and editing: Alexandre Ferreira

Speakers: Annelie Jarl Ireman, Gísli Sigurdson, Eric Lacey

Dubbing: Elisabeth Wautlet

International adaptation: VSI, Maremoto

International coordination: Martin Stahl

Original music: David Spinelli

Pre-existing music: Stephanie Economou, Einar Selvik

Illustration: Prodigious

Executive producers: Lorenzo Benedetti, Louis Daboussy, Benoit Dunaigre, Julien Fabre, Etienne Bouvier

Ubisoft: Etienne Allonier, Aymar Azaizia, Céline Brillouet, Leslie Capillon, Louis Raynaud, Justine Villeneuve

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Who is Jack the Ripper ? More than 130 years after the horrendous crimes that terrified the Whitechapel borough in London, the identity of the most famous English serial killer is still unknown. The number of murders and the killer’s motive also continue to inspire many theories. Nowadays, Jack the Ripper remains a myth as pop culture has taken its toll on him. Time to put the light on the facts.

Writer: Abdelhakim Rezgui

Host: Danny Wallace

Production: Axelle Gobert, Clément Lesaffre

Production assistant: Aimie Faconnier

Recording: Théo Albaric

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond, Jimmy Bardin

International coordination: Martin Stahl

Original music: David Spinelli

Pre-existing music: “Bloodlines” and “Family” from the Assassin's Creed Syndicate Original Game Soundtrack Collector’s Edition / Composed by Austin Wintory & Jesper Kyd / Published by Ubisoft Music Publishing / Courtesy of Ubisoft Music // “Cobblestone and Fog” “Theme from Assassin’s Creed Jack the Ripper” from the Assassin’s Creed Syndicate: Jack the Ripper (Original Game Soundtrack) / Composed by Bear McCreary / Published by Ubisoft Music Publishing / Courtesy of Ubisoft Music

Illustration: © Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.

Executive producers: Lorenzo Benedetti, Louis Daboussy, Benoit Dunaigre, Julien Fabre, Etienne Bouvier

Ubisoft: Etienne Allonier, Aymar Azaizia, Leslie Capillon, Louis Raynaud, Justine Villeneuve

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Embark on a Viking ship, travel the seas, overcome huge waves and dodge lightning! Feel the fear in an untamed ocean. If you let yourself be carried away and stave off hunger, you may be lucky enough to see earth appearing on the horizon...

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Islamic, Christian and Jewish blood spilled across three centuries in the Eastern Mediterranean and Levant, all under the sanction of the Latin Church. The impact of the eight Crusades reverberated across the Medieval world. So, what was the fighting about? Were the relationships between Islamic and Christian groups always hostile? And what are the lasting legacies of the Crusades? Jonathan Phillips joins Dan Snow to find out.

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Using targeted political murder to protect humanity from injustice and abuse of power, the Assassins are infamous as much for their secrecy as for their actions. The story of the Nizari branch of Ismaili Muslims goes right back to the start of Islam, and continues to this day. Dr Farhad Daftary joins Matt Lewis to tell us what the Assassins stood for, how they interacted with Christians and other Muslims, and why the Old Man of the Mountain was so important.

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An order of crusading monks draped in white robes marked with a red cross: the Knights Templar perhaps don’t sound that daunting when you first hear of them. But these monks were one of the most powerful organisations in the world during the crusades. From land ownership to banking to fighting on the frontlines with their faith as a weapon, the Knights Templar were worthy competition for the Assassins. But who were their contemporaries, how did the Knights Templar get so powerful, and how good were they on the battlefield? Find out with Professor Helen Nicholson and Matt Lewis.

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What does it take to be the Grand Master of the Knights Templar? Robert de Sablé, born into a respected military family in France was the 11th Grand Master. So was he the evil villain we meet in Assassin’s Creed? How high profile was he? And how strong was his support network? Peter Edbury speaks to Dan Snow about the real man behind the legends.

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In 1192, Conrad of Montferrat was assassinated, the question was, did Richard I have anything to do with it? Then, 80 years later Lord Edward, who would soon become King Edward I of England, survived an assassination attempt while on crusade in the Holy Land. Two crusader kings, caught up on opposite sides of the assassins. So what was the relationship between Crusader states and the assassins? Matt Lewis speaks to Nicholas Morton to find out.

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This is the most sought after Christian relic, believed to have miraculous healing powers and divine origins. What isn’t known is exactly what it is that we’re supposed to be looking for. Different mythologies describe different grails with different properties. To find out more about the folklore of the grail, how it became so entwined with that of the Knights Templar, and what this story shares with other folklore, Matt speaks to Dr Juliette Wood. Is there a chance that this object really exists?

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Poisoned blades, a gun, a dagger to the heart - assassinations & killings for political gain have taken place for as long as societies have existed. Just as in the games, we have evidence of assassinations from Ancient Egypt to the American Revolution to the Victorian Age. In this episode with the disaster historian, John Withington, Matt Lewis finds out what motives people have had for assassinations over the years, how their methods might have changed, and how the assassinations carried out by the Nizari branch of Ismaili Muslims fit into this history.

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With a network of fortifications spanning Europe, the backing of the Pope and a fierce reputation, how did the reign of the Knights Templar end in arrest, torture, disbandment and, in some cases, execution? Mike Carr is with Matt Lewis to share the rumours that led to the Knights’ downfall, the possible motives of Philip IV, and to explore whether the order continued in any form.

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Baghdad Soundwalks guides you through the history, intrigue and drama of medieval Baghdad, the setting for Assassin's Creed Mirage. Join our hosts Ali A Olomi and Deana Hassanein as they explore an exciting time period which is often overlooked.

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Written by: Ali A Olomi

Hosted by: Ali A Olomi, Deana Hassanein

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond, Jimmy Bardin

Pre-existing music: Music from Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Original Game Soundtrack) by Brendan Angelides, and from Walissarābi Minnal‘irfān (A Tribute To Mirage).

Label: Ubisoft Music

Illustration: © Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved

Production Coordinator: Brendan Galbreath

Additional Production Assistants: Yael Even Or, Molly O'Keefe, Madeleine Weinberg, Aimie Faconnier

Producers: Axelle Gobert, Abi McNeil

Executive Producers Ubisoft: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre

Executive Producers Paradiso Media: Benoit Dunaigre, Emi Norris

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What would a visitor have seen entering the City of Peace? Deana and Ali tour the medieval metropolis that is Baghdad. Capital city of the Abbasid empire, heart of the Islamic civilization, home to mighty architectural marvels and great intellectual achievements! 

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Written by: Ali A Olomi

Hosted by: Ali A Olomi, Deana Hassanein

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond, Jimmy Bardin

Pre-existing music: Music from Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Original Game Soundtrack) by Brendan Angelides, and from Walissarābi Minnal‘irfān (A Tribute To Mirage).

Label: Ubisoft Music

Illustration: © Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved

Production Coordinator: Brendan Galbreath

Additional Production Assistants: Yael Even Or, Molly O'Keefe, Madeleine Weiberg, Aimie Faconnier

Producers: Axelle Gobert, Abi McNeil

Executive Producers Ubisoft: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre

Executive Producers Paradiso Media: Benoit Dunaigre, Emi Norris

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Medieval Muslims imagined themselves as scholarly warriors, poets, and philosophers, knights, and cavaliers. This elite culture and the way it filtered down to the masses, is what made this period of Baghdad so exciting. In this episode we explore the culture of chivalry and the ideal household as the basic foundation of Abbasid culture and society. From the art of horsemanship to the ethos of the powerful, we’ll find out what makes Baghdad so unique.  

An original Ubisoft series, produced by Paradiso Media.

Written by: Ali A Olomi

Hosted by: Ali A Olomi, Deana Hassanein

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond, Jimmy Bardin

Pre-existing music: Music from Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Original Game Soundtrack) by Brendan Angelides, and from Walissarābi Minnal‘irfān (A Tribute To Mirage).

Label: Ubisoft Music

Illustration: © Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved

Production Coordinator: Brendan Galbreath

Additional Production Assistants: Yael Even Or, Molly O'Keefe, Madeleine Weinberg, Aimie Faconnier

Producers: Axelle Gobert, Abi McNeil

Executive Producers Ubisoft: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre

Executive Producers Paradiso Media: Benoit Dunaigre, Emi Norris

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Originating with the Persian empires, the harem (unlike its salacious modern day portrayals) emerges from the need to create a safe space for rulers and their families. Let’s take a tour!

You’ve had an entire day full of courtly intrigue and politics. You retire, passing a curtain separating the public from the private… you pass by special guards whose principal job is protecting your family. You enter an open space scattered with cushions, couches, rugs, games of chess… children playing and laughing… the familiar sounds of ouds and drums…

An original Ubisoft series, produced by Paradiso Media.

Written by: Ali A Olomi

Hosted by: Ali A Olomi, Deana Hassanein

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond, Jimmy Bardin

Pre-existing music: Music from Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Original Game Soundtrack) by Brendan Angelides, and from Walissarābi Minnal‘irfān (A Tribute To Mirage).

Label: Ubisoft Music

Illustration: © Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved

Production Coordinator: Brendan Galbreath

Additional Production Assistants: Yael Even Or, Molly O'Keefe, Madeleine Weinberg, Aimie Faconnier

Producers: Axelle Gobert, Abi McNeil

Executive Producers Ubisoft: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre

Executive Producers Paradiso Media: Benoit Dunaigre, Emi Norris

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In this episode we’ll travel to the Bazaar (AKA souk), a place of trade and politics, the beating heart of the city…

Throngs of people move about, garbed in clothing that reflect their rank; the rich in their silks and finely woven robes of different colored hues: greens and blues and rich earth tones, old men sitting on the side of streets playing board games, young kids running amok…

An original Ubisoft series, produced by Paradiso Media.

Written by: Ali A Olomi

Hosted by: Ali A Olomi, Deana Hassanein

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond, Jimmy Bardin

Pre-existing music: Music from Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Original Game Soundtrack) by Brendan Angelides, and from Walissarābi Minnal‘irfān (A Tribute To Mirage).

Label: Ubisoft Music

Illustration: © Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved

Production Coordinator: Brendan Galbreath

Additional Production Assistants: Yael Even Or, Molly O'Keefe, Madeleine Weinberg, Aimie Faconnier

Producers: Axelle Gobert, Abi McNeil

Executive Producers Ubisoft: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre

Executive Producers Paradiso Media: Benoit Dunaigre, Emi Norris

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The Great Mosque was positioned in the center of Baghdad, with numerous smaller mosques dotted around the various neighborhoods. A place of daily prayer, a community center, a place to feed the poor and hungry. The mosque was for everyone from the powerful to the ordinary…

You hear the call to prayer as it reverberates throughout the city. It comes in from the distance as the main mosque starts the call, then neighborhood by neighborhood the call is picked up. It’s part of the soundscape of the city—cutting through the din and noise, drawing you in to join as one religious body to pray.

An original Ubisoft series, produced by Paradiso Media.

Written by: Ali A Olomi

Hosted by: Ali A Olomi, Deana Hassanein

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond, Jimmy Bardin

Pre-existing music: Music from Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Original Game Soundtrack) by Brendan Angelides, and from Walissarābi Minnal‘irfān (A Tribute To Mirage).

Label: Ubisoft Music

Illustration: © Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved

Production Coordinator: Brendan Galbreath

Additional Production Assistants: Yael Even Or, Molly O'Keefe, Madeleine Weinberg, Aimie Faconnier

Producers: Axelle Gobert, Abi McNeil

Executive Producers Ubisoft: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre

Executive Producers Paradiso Media: Benoit Dunaigre, Emi Norris

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With their elaborate domed ceilings and ornate mosaics, these public steam baths were adopted by Muslims from the Greco-Roman world. Stemming from a time when not everyone had access to running water, hammams were accessible to all regardless of class or wealth. A place of cleansing, religion, healing and community.

An original Ubisoft series, produced by Paradiso Media.

Written by: Ali A Olomi

Hosted by: Ali A Olomi, Deana Hassanein

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond, Jimmy Bardin

Pre-existing music: Music from Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Original Game Soundtrack) by Brendan Angelides, and from Walissarābi Minnal‘irfān (A Tribute To Mirage).

Label: Ubisoft Music

Illustration: © Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved

Production Coordinator: Brendan Galbreath

Additional Production Assistants: Yale Even Or, Molly O'Keefe, Madeleine Weiberg, Aimie Faconnier

Producers: Axelle Gobert, Abi McNeil

Executive Producers Ubisoft: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre

Executive Producers Paradiso Media: Benoit Dunaigre, Emi Norris

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Let’s take a jaunt to an ancient structure that made all of medieval Baghdad possible, the caravanserai or funduq. Originally built by the Achaemenids as roadside taverns or ins, these were dwellings that connected roads & provided travelers with food and shelter. As the city evolved and expanded, the Funduq grew alongside it. 

An original Ubisoft series, produced by Paradiso Media.

Written by: Ali A Olomi

Hosted by: Ali A Olomi, Deana Hassanein

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond, Jimmy Bardin

Pre-existing music: Music from Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Original Game Soundtrack) by Brendan Angelides, and from Walissarābi Minnal‘irfān (A Tribute To Mirage).

Label: Ubisoft Music

Illustration: © Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved

Production Coordinator: Brendan Galbreath

Additional Production Assistants: Yael Even Or, Molly O'Keefe, Madeleine Weinberg, Aimie Faconnier

Producers: Axelle Gobert, Abi McNeil

Executive Producers Ubisoft: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre

Executive Producers Paradiso Media: Benoit Dunaigre, Emi Norris

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Alongside the Great Mosque, the palace was the first structure built in Baghdad. Let’s imagine this…

You’re a new visitor, you’ve traveled for miles, perhaps stopping at the funduq as you slowly make your way to the round city. There’s a bustle as crowds of visitors wind their way from the many roads to the gates of Baghdad. As you pass the entry, you see it. Right in your line of sight, the palace in the center of the city, rising above all other buildings with a gleaming green dome against the backdrop…

An original Ubisoft series, produced by Paradiso Media.

Written by: Ali A Olomi

Hosted by: Ali A Olomi, Deana Hassanein

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond, Jimmy Bardin

Pre-existing music: Music from Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Original Game Soundtrack) by Brendan Angelides, and from Walissarābi Minnal‘irfān (A Tribute To Mirage).

Label: Ubisoft Music

Illustration: © Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved

Production Coordinator: Brendan Galbreath

Additional Production Assistants: Yael Even Or, Molly O'Keefe, Madeleine Weinberg, Aimie Faconnier

Producers: Axelle Gobert, Abi McNeil

Executive Producers Ubisoft: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre

Executive Producers Paradiso Media: Benoit Dunaigre, Emi Norris

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Muslims spilled a lot of ink pondering what good government should look like, what a wise ruler should be like, and why it mattered for society. And this is the type of political intrigue that makes Baghdad, the city of Peace, into a place of civil war. The War of the Two Brothers starts on the Night of the Three Caliphs, where the succession of the throne is shaped by the death of one caliph, the ascension of another, and the birth of a third… it’s a turning point… will Baghdad survive it?

An original Ubisoft series, produced by Paradiso Media.

Written by: Ali A Olomi

Hosted by: Ali A Olomi, Deana Hassanein

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond, Jimmy Bardin

Pre-existing music: Music from Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Original Game Soundtrack) by Brendan Angelides, and from Walissarābi Minnal‘irfān (A Tribute To Mirage).

Label: Ubisoft Music

Illustration: © Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved

Production Coordinator: Brendan Galbreath

Additional Production Assistants: Yael Even Or, Molly O'Keefe, Madeleine Weinberg, Aimie Faconnier

Producers: Axelle Gobert, Abi McNeil

Executive Producers Ubisoft: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre

Executive Producers Paradiso Media: Benoit Dunaigre, Emi Norris

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The sharing of culture was vital for the Abbasids. Even their predecessors, the Umayyads, had been fascinated by the knowledge of other cultures and societies. The Abbasids took things one step further when they created The House of Wisdom: an important library and institution that funded scholars, learning, and most importantly translation. 

This is the final episode of Baghdad Soundwalks, but stay tuned for Season 2 where we introduce you to those who lived, schemed, and made medieval Baghdad what it was. From brilliant scholars, to powerful caliphs, from eloquent poets to the women behind the throne, Season 2 brings you the lives at the heart of the Abbasid empire. **Episode 1 drops October 16**

An original Ubisoft series, produced by Paradiso Media.

Written by: Ali A Olomi

Hosted by: Ali A Olomi, Deana Hassanein

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond, Jimmy Bardin

Pre-existing music: Music from Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Original Game Soundtrack) by Brendan Angelides, and from Walissarābi Minnal‘irfān (A Tribute To Mirage).

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Production Coordinator: Brendan Galbreath

Additional Production Assistants: Yael Even Or, Molly O'Keefe, Madeleine Weinberg, Aimie Faconnier

Producers: Axelle Gobert, Abi McNeil

Executive Producers Ubisoft: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre

Executive Producers Paradiso Media: Benoit Dunaigre, Emi Norris

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In Figures of Baghdad, we’ll get to know some of the great minds of the Abbasid Empire, all of whom are characters you can find in Assassin's Creed Mirage. From three scholarly brothers who scheme and plot at the center of power, while studying the mysteries of the universe... to a legendary poet who raises herself up from slavery, into the very heart of the caliphs... to the scholars, translators, and scientists who made the House of Wisdom into a wonder of the world. Join our hosts Ali A Olomi and Deana Hassanein as they explore a time period full of mystery and political intrigue.

First episode drops October 16.

An original Ubisoft series, produced by Paradiso Media.

Written by: Ali A Olomi

Hosted by: Ali A Olomi, Deana Hassanein

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond, Jimmy Bardin

Pre-existing music: Music from Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Original Game Soundtrack) by Brendan Angelides, and from Walissarābi Minnal‘irfān (A Tribute To Mirage).

Label: Ubisoft Music

Illustration: © Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved

Production Coordinator: Brendan Galbreath

Additional Production Assistants: Yael Even Or, Molly O'Keefe, Madeleine Weinberg, Aimie Faconnier

Producers: Axelle Gobert, Abi McNeil

Executive Producers Ubisoft: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre

Executive Producers Paradiso Media: Benoit Dunaigre, Emi Norris

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The Medieval scholars of Baghdad were obsessed with math and saw it as the ultimate harmony of the universe. Deana and Ali explore the lives and legacy of the Banū Mūsā brothers: their origin, scholarly works and schemes. Educated in the House of Wisdom, the Banū Mūsā brothers advanced math, astronomy & other sciences in the Islamic world, as well as Western civilisation.

An original Ubisoft series, produced by Paradiso Media.

Written by: Ali A Olomi

Hosted by: Ali A Olomi, Deana Hassanein

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond, Jimmy Bardin

Pre-existing music: Music from Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Original Game Soundtrack) by Brendan Angelides, and from Walissarābi Minnal‘irfān (A Tribute To Mirage).

Label: Ubisoft Music

Illustration: © Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved

Production Coordinator: Brendan Galbreath

Additional Production Assistants: Yael Even Or, Molly O'Keefe, Madeleine Weinberg, Aimie Faconnier

Producers: Axelle Gobert, Abi McNeil

Executive Producers Ubisoft: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre

Executive Producers Paradiso Media: Benoit Dunaigre, Emi Norris

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In medieval Baghdad, there was a particular focus on two elements of knowledge expansion: recording existing principles, and further expanding on this knowledge through experimentation. Al-Mahani represents a key figure in this transitional period of scholarship, translating and commenting upon Euclidean geometry, as well as laying the mathematical groundwork for future astrologists and scientists.

An original Ubisoft series, produced by Paradiso Media.

Written by: Ali A Olomi

Hosted by: Ali A Olomi, Deana Hassanein

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond, Jimmy Bardin

Pre-existing music: Music from Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Original Game Soundtrack) by Brendan Angelides, and from Walissarābi Minnal‘irfān (A Tribute To Mirage).

Label: Ubisoft Music

Illustration: © Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved

Production Coordinator: Brendan Galbreath

Additional Production Assistants: Yael Even Or, Molly O'Keefe, Madeleine Weinberg, Aimie Faconnier

Producers: Axelle Gobert, Abi McNeil

Executive Producers Ubisoft: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre

Executive Producers Paradiso Media: Benoit Dunaigre, Emi Norris

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How did this famed Arab physician shape the future of medicine and influence the Muslim Empire for centuries to come? From his humble beginnings as an outspoken student, he would later become the head of the House of Wisdom, the creator of eye medicine, and one of the most prolific scholars of his time.

An original Ubisoft series, produced by Paradiso Media.

Written by: Ali A Olomi

Hosted by: Ali A Olomi, Deana Hassanein

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond, Jimmy Bardin

Pre-existing music: Music from Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Original Game Soundtrack) by Brendan Angelides, and from Walissarābi Minnal‘irfān (A Tribute To Mirage).

Label: Ubisoft Music

Illustration: © Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved

Production Coordinator: Brendan Galbreath

Additional Production Assistants: Yael Even Or, Molly O'Keefe, Madeleine Weinberg, Aimie Faconnier

Producers: Axelle Gobert, Abi McNeil

Executive Producers Ubisoft: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre

Executive Producers Paradiso Media: Benoit Dunaigre, Emi Norris

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Sold into slavery from a young age, this medieval rockstar Arib al’Mamuniyya went on to impress the Caliphs, and become a famed poet and musician in her own right. In a time where literacy was a prized possession, Arib lived well by her wits and made waves with proper doses of intellect and controversy.

An original Ubisoft series, produced by Paradiso Media.

Written by: Ali A Olomi

Hosted by: Ali A Olomi, Deana Hassanein

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond, Jimmy Bardin

Pre-existing music: Music from Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Original Game Soundtrack) by Brendan Angelides, and from Walissarābi Minnal‘irfān (A Tribute To Mirage).

Label: Ubisoft Music

Illustration: © Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved

Production Coordinator: Brendan Galbreath

Additional Production Assistants: Yael Even Or, Molly O'Keefe, Madeleine Weinberg, Aimie Faconnier

Producers: Axelle Gobert, Abi McNeil

Executive Producers Ubisoft: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre

Executive Producers Paradiso Media: Benoit Dunaigre, Emi Norris

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In a time bound by rigid social and class divides, knowledge and the pursuit thereof often bridged the gap between lowly beginnings and a prolific career. For historic author Al-Jahiz, that meant encyclopedic knowledge of a wide range of topics from science to politics, and theories on evolution that preceded Darwin by almost a thousand years.

An original Ubisoft series, produced by Paradiso Media.

Written by: Ali A Olomi

Hosted by: Ali A Olomi, Deana Hassanein

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond, Jimmy Bardin

Pre-existing music: Music from Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Original Game Soundtrack) by Brendan Angelides, and from Walissarābi Minnal‘irfān (A Tribute To Mirage).

Label: Ubisoft Music

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Production Coordinator: Brendan Galbreath

Additional Production Assistants: Yael Even Or, Molly O'Keefe, Madeleine Weinberg, Aimie Faconnier

Producers: Axelle Gobert, Abi McNeil

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In the newly established political capital of Samarra, the Caliph is separated from Baghdad by 60 miles and a wall of soldiers. After becoming the leader of this centralized city, al-Mutawakkil adopts a reign of opulence, and has quite an axe to grind. Will he be able to survive the politics of the new elite guard? 

An original Ubisoft series, produced by Paradiso Media.

Written by: Ali A Olomi

Hosted by: Ali A Olomi, Deana Hassanein

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond, Jimmy Bardin

Pre-existing music: Music from Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Original Game Soundtrack) by Brendan Angelides, and from Walissarābi Minnal‘irfān (A Tribute To Mirage).

Label: Ubisoft Music

Illustration: © Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved

Production Coordinator: Brendan Galbreath

Additional Production Assistants: Yael Even Or, Molly O'Keefe, Madeleine Weinberg, Aimie Faconnier

Producers: Axelle Gobert, Abi McNeil

Executive Producers Ubisoft: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre

Executive Producers Paradiso Media: Benoit Dunaigre, Emi Norris

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The murder of al-Mutawakkil marked a drastic change in the politics of Baghdad and Samarra. In the emerging anarchy of the region, al-Qabiha was an enchanting and ruthless political force. She would use her power to put an end to the anarchy and secure her son’s position as Caliph, but will it last?

An original Ubisoft series, produced by Paradiso Media.

Written by: Ali A Olomi

Hosted by: Ali A Olomi, Deana Hassanein

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond, Jimmy Bardin

Pre-existing music: Music from Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Original Game Soundtrack) by Brendan Angelides, and from Walissarābi Minnal‘irfān (A Tribute To Mirage).

Label: Ubisoft Music

Illustration: © Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved

Production Coordinator: Brendan Galbreath

Additional Production Assistants: Yael Even Or, Molly O'Keefe, Madeleine Weinberg, Aimie Faconnier

Producers: Axelle Gobert, Abi McNeil

Executive Producers Ubisoft: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre

Executive Producers Paradiso Media: Benoit Dunaigre, Emi Norris

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In a time of anarchy and political upheaval, the established militant force in Samarra now has unprecedented power over the Caliph. In this episode Ali and Deana discuss the life of al-Mu’tazz, son of al-Mutawakkil and heir to the throne. From being the favorite child of his father, to being placed under house-arrest by his newly elected cousin, patience is a virtue for this figure of Baghdad. When he does inherit the Caliphate, what better to welcome him than a civil war?

An original Ubisoft series, produced by Paradiso Media.

Written by: Ali A Olomi

Hosted by: Ali A Olomi, Deana Hassanein

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond, Jimmy Bardin

Pre-existing music: Music from Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Original Game Soundtrack) by Brendan Angelides, and from Walissarābi Minnal‘irfān (A Tribute To Mirage).

Label: Ubisoft Music

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Production Coordinator: Brendan Galbreath

Additional Production Assistants: Yael Even Or, Molly O'Keefe, Madeleine Weinberg, Aimie Faconnier

Producers: Axelle Gobert, Abi McNeil

Executive Producers Ubisoft: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre

Executive Producers Paradiso Media: Benoit Dunaigre, Emi Norris

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As the chaos of Samarra spreads to Baghdad, the Caliph al Ma'mun leaves the old capital in the hands of the trusted Tahrid family. Muhammad ibn Abdallah ibn Tahir is appointed Governor of Baghdad and the city thrives, but when the fleeing al-Musta’in takes refuge in Baghdad, ibn Abdallah ibn Tahir must survive the military advances of al-Mu’tazz and find a path of survival for Baghdad.

An original Ubisoft series, produced by Paradiso Media.

Written by: Ali A Olomi

Hosted by: Ali A Olomi, Deana Hassanein

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond, Jimmy Bardin

Pre-existing music: Music from Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Original Game Soundtrack) by Brendan Angelides, and from Walissarābi Minnal‘irfān (A Tribute To Mirage).

Label: Ubisoft Music

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Production Coordinator: Brendan Galbreath

Additional Production Assistants: Yael Even Or, Molly O'Keefe, Madeleine Weinberg, Aimie Faconnier

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Executive Producers Ubisoft: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre

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Slavery in medieval Baghdad was complex, and though slaves had some social mobility, the Zanj people had been mistreated and were hungry for a rebellion. Ali ibn Muhammad was the driving force for this revolution, and led the Zanj and their disenfranchised allies through 15 years of war. Can ibn Muhammad and his rebels overthrow the Abbasids? Is this the beginning of the end?

An original Ubisoft series, produced by Paradiso Media.

Written by: Ali A Olomi

Hosted by: Ali A Olomi, Deana Hassanein

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond, Jimmy Bardin

Pre-existing music: Music from Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Original Game Soundtrack) by Brendan Angelides, and from Walissarābi Minnal‘irfān (A Tribute To Mirage).

Label: Ubisoft Music

Illustration: © Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved

Production Coordinator: Brendan Galbreath

Additional Production Assistants: Yael Even Or, Molly O'Keefe, Madeleine Weinberg, Aimie Faconnier

Producers: Axelle Gobert, Abi McNeil

Executive Producers Ubisoft: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre

Executive Producers Paradiso Media: Benoit Dunaigre, Emi Norris

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The new season of "Echoes of History" features Ubisoft's new game: "Skull and Bones". Inspired by this adventure where players write their own destinies as sea bandits, the podcast "Gangsters of the Seas" dives into the sordid history of the Indian Ocean's most terrible pirates.

Hosted by: Michelle Rodriguez

Written by: Gaspard Wallut

Historical advisor: Philippe Hrodej

Produced by: Morgan Jaffe, Axelle Gobert, Clément Lesaffre

Production assistants: Sofia Martins, Brendan Galbreath, Aimie Faconnier

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond

Original music: David Spinelli

Pre-existing music: Cézame

Illustration: Gilles Feuermann

International coordination: Martin Stahl

Paradiso Media credits: Emi Norris (executive producer), Lorenzo Benedetti (executive producer), Benoit Dunaigre (executive producer), Louis Daboussy (executive producer), special thanks to Molly O’Keefe

Ubisoft credits: Etienne Bouvier (executive producer), Julien Fabre (executive producer), Lionel Hiller, Alicia Dib, Thomas Soulé, Valentin Hopfner, Sebastien Ratto, Jérôme Lambert, Carole Weissenbacher, Justine Villeneuve & Ubisoft Singapore teams

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The new season of "Echoes of History" features Ubisoft's new game: "Skull and Bones".

At the end of the 17th century, pirates scoured the warm seas of the Caribbean. When this corner of the world became too small for these restless bandits, one man looked towards the East... Thomas Tew, a former privateer, was one of the first pirates to set sail for the Indian Ocean. Lured by gold, spices, and precious stones transported in the holds of Mughal ships, Tew embarked on a new sailing route, the "Pirate Round". A route wrought with determination... and blood.

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Hosted by: Michelle Rodriguez

Written by: Gaspard Wallut

Historical advisor: Philippe Hrodej

Produced by: Morgan Jaffe, Axelle Gobert, Clément Lesaffre

Production assistants: Sofia Martins, Brendan Galbreath, Aimie Faconnier

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond

Original music: David Spinelli

Pre-existing music: Cézame

Illustration: Gilles Feuermann

International coordination: Martin Stahl

Ubisoft credits: Etienne Bouvier (executive producer), Julien Fabre (executive producer), Lionel Hiller, Nick Kuenster, Sebastien Ratto, Justine Villeneuve & Ubisoft Singapore teams

Paradiso Media credits: Emi Norris (executive producer), Lorenzo Benedetti (executive producer), Benoit Dunaigre (executive producer), Louis Daboussy (executive producer)

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The new season of "Echoes of History" features Ubisoft's new game: "Skull and Bones".

As the son of a Royal Navy officer, Henry Every was destined to a lifetime of serving the British crown. On the decks of military ships, life was as miserable as the pay. After years of hardship, Every grew weary and led a band of mutineers to take control of the ship. The event marked the beginning of his legendary pirate’s career that took him as far as the Red Sea, home to some of the most spectacular ship raids in history.

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Hosted by: Michelle Rodriguez

Written by: Gaspard Wallut

Historical advisor: Philippe Hrodej

Produced by: Morgan Jaffe, Axelle Gobert, Clément Lesaffre

Production assistants: Sofia Martins, Brendan Galbreath, Aimie Faconnier

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond

Original music: David Spinelli

Pre-existing music: Cézame

Illustration: Gilles Feuermann

International coordination: Martin Stahl

Ubisoft credits: Etienne Bouvier (executive producer), Julien Fabre (executive producer), Lionel Hiller, Nick Kuenster, Sebastien Ratto, Justine Villeneuve & Ubisoft Singapore teams

Paradiso Media credits: Emi Norris (executive producer), Lorenzo Benedetti (executive producer), Benoit Dunaigre (executive producer), Louis Daboussy (executive producer)

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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...

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Hosted by: Michelle Rodriguez

Written by: Gaspard Wallut

Historical advisor: Philippe Hrodej

Produced by: Morgan Jaffe, Axelle Gobert, Clément Lesaffre

Production assistants: Sofia Martins, Brendan Galbreath, Aimie Faconnier

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond

Original music: David Spinelli

Pre-existing music: Cézame

Illustration: Gilles Feuermann

International coordination: Martin Stahl

Ubisoft credits: Etienne Bouvier (executive producer), Julien Fabre (executive producer), Lionel Hiller, Alicia Dib, Thomas Soulé, Valentin Hopfner Sebastien Ratto, Jérôme Lambert, Carole Weissenbacher, Justine Villeneuve & Ubisoft Singapore teams

Paradiso Media credits: Emi Norris (executive producer), Lorenzo Benedetti (executive producer), Benoit Dunaigre (executive producer), Louis Daboussy (executive producer)

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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 his life.....

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Hosted by: Michelle Rodriguez

Written by: Gaspard Wallut

Historical advisor: Philippe Hrodej

Produced by: Morgan Jaffe, Axelle Gobert, Clément Lesaffre

Production assistants: Sofia Martins, Brendan Galbreath, Aimie Faconnier

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond

Original music: David Spinelli

Pre-existing music: Cézame

Illustration: Gilles Feuermann

International coordination: Martin Stahl

Ubisoft credits: Etienne Bouvier (executive producer), Julien Fabre (executive producer), Lionel Hiller, Alicia Dib, Thomas Soulé, Valentin Hopfner Sebastien Ratto, Jérôme Lambert, Carole Weissenbacher, Justine Villeneuve & Ubisoft Singapore teams

Paradiso Media credits: Emi Norris (executive producer), Lorenzo Benedetti (executive producer), Benoit Dunaigre (executive producer), Louis Daboussy (executive producer)

Special thanks to Molly O’Keefe

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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 synonymous with pirate. The greatest Indian pirate in history to challenge former European colonial powers...

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Hosted by: Michelle Rodriguez

Written by: Gaspard Wallut

Historical advisor: Philippe Hrodej

Produced by: Morgan Jaffe, Axelle Gobert, Clément Lesaffre

Production assistants: Sofia Martins, Brendan Galbreath, Aimie Faconnier

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond

Original music: David Spinelli

Pre-existing music: Cézame

Illustration: Gilles Feuermann

International coordination: Martin Stahl

Ubisoft credits: Etienne Bouvier (executive producer), Julien Fabre (executive producer), Lionel Hiller, Alicia Dib, Thomas Soulé, Valentin Hopfner Sebastien Ratto, Jérôme Lambert, Carole Weissenbacher, Justine Villeneuve & Ubisoft Singapore teams

Paradiso Media credits: Emi Norris (executive producer), Lorenzo Benedetti (executive producer), Benoit Dunaigre (executive producer), Louis Daboussy (executive producer)

Special thanks to Molly O’Keefe

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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, that's what he thought...

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Written by: Gaspard Wallut

Historical advisor: Philippe Hrodej

Produced by: Morgan Jaffe, Axelle Gobert, Clément Lesaffre

Production assistants: Sofia Martins, Brendan Galbreath, Aimie Faconnier

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond

Original music: David Spinelli

Pre-existing music: Cézame

Illustration: Gilles Feuermann

International coordination: Martin Stahl

Ubisoft credits: Etienne Bouvier (executive producer), Julien Fabre (executive producer), Lionel Hiller, Alicia Dib, Thomas Soulé, Valentin Hopfner Sebastien Ratto, Jérôme Lambert, Carole Weissenbacher, Justine Villeneuve & Ubisoft Singapore teams

Paradiso Media credits: Emi Norris (executive producer), Lorenzo Benedetti (executive producer), Benoit Dunaigre (executive producer), Louis Daboussy (executive producer)

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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 not.

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Written by: Gaspard Wallut

Historical advisor: Philippe Hrodej

Produced by: Morgan Jaffe, Axelle Gobert, Clément Lesaffre

Production assistants: Sofia Martins, Brendan Galbreath, Aimie Faconnier

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond

Original music: David Spinelli

Pre-existing music: Cézame

Illustration: Gilles Feuermann

International coordination: Martin Stahl

Ubisoft credits: Etienne Bouvier (executive producer), Julien Fabre (executive producer), Lionel Hiller, Alicia Dib, Thomas Soulé, Valentin Hopfner Sebastien Ratto, Jérôme Lambert, Carole Weissenbacher, Justine Villeneuve & Ubisoft Singapore teams

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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...

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Written by: Gaspard Wallut

Historical advisor: Philippe Hrodej

Produced by: Morgan Jaffe, Axelle Gobert, Clément Lesaffre

Production assistants: Sofia Martins, Brendan Galbreath, Aimie Faconnier

Mixing and editing: Adrien Le Blond

Original music: David Spinelli

Pre-existing music: Cézame

Illustration: Gilles Feuermann

International coordination: Martin Stahl

Ubisoft credits: Etienne Bouvier (executive producer), Julien Fabre (executive producer), Lionel Hiller, Alicia Dib, Thomas Soulé, Valentin Hopfner Sebastien Ratto, Jérôme Lambert, Carole Weissenbacher, Justine Villeneuve & Ubisoft Singapore teams

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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 every Monday.

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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 as fearsome 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 Harding discuss the origins of the Sengoku Period. Together, they explore how political power was organised in Japan during this time, introduce some of the key players, and discuss how the seeds were sown for Japanese unification. 

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

Hosted by: Matt Lewis

Edited by: Ella Blaxill

Produced by: Joseph Knight, Peta Stamper, Matt Lewis

Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff

Production Coordinator: Beth Donaldson

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

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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 Harding discover how three men overpowered and outwitted Japan’s rival warlords and in doing so, brought about the unification of a fractured region.

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

Hosted by: Matt Lewis

Edited by: Ella Blaxill

Produced by: Joseph Knight, Peta Stamper, Matt Lewis

Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff

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

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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 latest Assassin’s Creed game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, join Matt Lewis and Prof. Fredrick Cryns as they uncover how these missionaries fit into 16th century Japan’s patchwork of warlords and daimyos and the momentous impact they had on feudal Japanese warfare and society.

Hosted by: Matt Lewis

Edited by: Anisha Deva

Produced by: Joseph Knight, Peta Stamper, Matt Lewis

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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 few surviving historical sources to reveal what we know about Yasuke, Japan’s first African samurai.

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Hosted by: Matt Lewis

Edited by: Anisha Deva

Produced by: Joseph Knight, Peta Stamper, Matt Lewis

Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff

Production Coordinator: Beth Donaldson

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

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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 explore Nobunaga’s ruthless ascent to power, his brutal battles with the Shinobi Ikki league and his tragic downfall at the hands of his ally, Akechi Mitsuhide. 

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Edited by: Anisha Deva

Produced by: Joseph Knight, Peta Stamper, Matt Lewis

Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff

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

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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.

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​​Hosted by: Matt Lewis

Edited by: Anisha Deva

Produced by: Joseph Knight, Peta Stamper, Matt Lewis

Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff

Production Coordinator: Beth Donaldson

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

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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 Assassin’s Creed game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Matt Lewis and Lesley Downer shed light on the culture, fortunes and misfortunes of the great city of Kyoto.

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

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Edited by: Ella Blaxill

Produced by: Joseph Knight, Peta Stamper, Matt Lewis

Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff

Production Coordinator: Beth Donaldson

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

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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 they saw themselves within the shifting society of the Sengoku era

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

Hosted by: Matt Lewis

Edited by: Ella Blaxill

Produced by: Joseph Knight, Peta Stamper, Matt Lewis

Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff

Production Coordinator: Beth Donaldson

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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.

In this episode, historian Alex Churchill join Matt Lewis to life the veil on Victoria's 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 emerged from his shadow to rule with imperial magnificence.

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

Hosted by: Matt Lewis

Edited by: Anisha Deva

Produced by: Joseph Knight, Peta Stamper, Matt Lewis, Robin McConnell

Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff

Production Coordinator: Beth Donaldson

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

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Scotland Yard: the home of London's Metropolitan Police Force. In this episode, Matt Lewis and Dr Jonah Miller put a magnifying lens to 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 Lewis

Edited by: Alex Jones

Produced by: Joseph Knight, Peta Stamper, Matt Lewis, Robin McConnell

Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff

Production Coordinator: Beth Donaldson

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

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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 and Tom Furber from The London Archives provide an overview of how the Industrial Revolution came about and transformed the city of London as its epicentre. What were some of the most important advances during this period? What were the effects of rapid industrialisation on Victorian society?

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

Hosted by: Matt Lewis

Edited by: Tim Arstall

Produced by: Joseph Knight, Peta Stamper, Matt Lewis, Robin McConnell

Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff

Production Coordinator: Beth Donaldson

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

Music:

The Dance Begins by Austin Wintory

Soothing Syrup by Austin Wintory

Danza alla Daggers by Austin Wintory

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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 Ubisoft podcast, brought to you by History Hit. This episode was originally produced for and can be heard in full on Dan Snow's History Hit.

Hosted by: Matt Lewis & Dan Snow

Edited by: Dougal Patmore

Produced by: Mariana des Forges

Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff

Production Coordinator: Beth Donaldson

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

Music:

Everyone Has A Price by Austin Wintory

A Ballet Of Blades by Austin Wintory

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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 about him, and ask whether he really is the author of the Hippocratic Oath.

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 Coordinator: Beth Donaldson

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

Music:

Legend Of The Eagle Bearer by The Flight & Mike Georgiades

The 300 by The Flight

Barnabas by The Flight & Mike Georgiades

Conflict Of The Seas by The Flight

Kephalonnia Island by The Flight & Mike Georgiades

Conversations by The Flight & Mike Georgiades

Brasidas by The Flight & Mike Georgiades

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A tradition that endured millennia. The ancient Olympic Games began in 776 BC and took place every four years until at least 396 AD. It was a major religious and sporting festival, attended by over 40,000 spectators who flocked to watch athletes compete in sports like wrestling, chariot racing and athletics. 

Matt Lewis is joined by Dr Nigel Spivey to explore the history of the ancient Olympic games, delving into its various origin stories and outlining how the games evolved over a thousand years of history. What was competing and spectating at the games like for ordinary people? What was the significance of the Olympic Games on wider Hellenic society?

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

Hosted by: Matt Lewis

Edited by: Tim Astall

Produced by: Joseph Knight, Peta Stamper, Matt Lewis, Robin McConnell

Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff

Production Coordinator: Beth Donaldson

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

Music:

Legend Of The Eagle Bearer by The Flight & Mike Georgiades

Kephalonnia Island by The Flight & Mike Georgiades

Revenge Of The Wolves by The Flight

Markos by The Flight & Mike Georgiades

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An enduring symbol of ancient Greek artistry and architecture. Arguably the most recognisable monument they left behind. The Parthenon. 

Built atop the Acropolis in Athens during the 5th century BCE, its construction was completed just before the start of the Peloponnesian War. Today, its ruined marble pillars are printed on postcards the world over, and visited daily by hordes of bustling tourists. Tristan Hughes from The Ancients podcast guides Matt Lewis through the very long story of the Parthenon - from its origins in embezzlement, to its ruin in war, and the mysterious functions it served in between.

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

Hosted by: Matt Lewis

Edited by: Alex Jones

Produced by: Joseph Knight, Matt Lewis, Robin McConnell

Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff

Production Coordinator: Beth Donaldson

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

Music:

Phoibe The Orphan by The Flight & Mike Georgiades

A Happy Family by The Flight & Mike Georgiades

The Cult Of Kosmos by The Flight & Mike Georgiades

Ariadnes' Fate by The Flight & Mike Georgiades

Korinth by The Flight & Mike Georgiades

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Antony and Cleopatra. Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great. These are household names thanks to Shakespeare’s plays, big budget TV shows and films, and histories written about them since antiquity. But Ptolemy XIII is an afterthought, if anyone bothers to think about him at all.

Today Matt Lewis and Prof. Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones shed light on a ruler who was instrumental in the rise to power of Cleopatra and Julius Caesar, and was a key player in the end of an era in the ancient world, yet about whom little is known.

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

Hosted by: Matt Lewis

Edited by: Robin McConnell

Produced by: Matt Lewis, Robin McConnell

Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff

Production Coordinator: Beth Donaldson

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

Music:

Assassin's Creed Origins Main Theme by Sarah Shachner

Ptolemy's Lament by Sarah Schachner

Bayek Of Siwa by Sarah Schachner

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The Great Sphinx of Giza is the most recognisable statue in the world - and one of the most mysterious. Even its Western name is misleading, since the monument bears little resemblance to the sphinx of ancient Greek mythology. Conflicting stories about who built it and why have circulated since ancient times. These include tales of what lies inside… 

In this episode, Dr Chris Naunton joins Matt Lewis to explore how the Sphinx was likely made; the evidence for who made it; and the many myths that surround it to this day.

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

Hosted by: Matt Lewis

Edited by: Tim Arstall

Produced by: Matt Lewis, Robin McConnell

Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff

Production Coordinator: Beth Donaldson

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

Music:

Bayek Of Siwa by Sarah Schachner

Nomads Of The White Desert by Sarah Schachner

Cthonic Invasion by Sarah Schachner

Ptolemy's Lament by Sarah Schachner

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In 47 BCE, Julius Caesar arrived in Egypt as a victorious general, ready to make an easy alliance with the Pharaoh. Instead, he found himself besieged in Egypt’s capital city by the very ruler who wanted to ally with him. Trapped and outnumbered, Caesar’s glory was almost cut short.

In this episode, Matt Lewis and Dr Jen Gerrish unravel the messy politics, personalities and relationships that led to Caesar’s most dangerous moment.

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, Rob Weinberg, Robin McConnell

Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff

Production Coordinator: Beth Donaldson

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

Music:

The Tongueless Land by Sarah Schachner

Fire In The Duat by Sarah Schachner

Nomads Of The White Desert by Sarah Schachner

Desert Delirium by Sarah Schachner

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Assassin’s Creed III offers players a glimpse into the room where it happened - the signing of the Declaration of Independence. But was the Declaration more than just a document? Who wrote it? And what were the immediate and lasting impacts of making such a Declaration?

To answer these questions and more, Matt Lewis is joined by Prof Frank Cogliano, whose latest book A Revolutionary Friendship: Washington, Jefferson, and the American Republic is available now.

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Philadelphia by Lorne Balfe

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The shot heard ‘round the world; the start of the American Revolution. An event that would have profound consequences for world history, especially western democracy. Who’d have thought that something of such magnitude would begin in a small settlement with as many cows as people living in it?

Don Wildman hops across the Atlantic from American History Hit to help Matt Lewis understand how two tiny towns became the spark that lit the fire of the American War of Independence.

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Burial Mound by Lorne Balfe

The Convoy by Lorne Balfe

Fort Attack by Lorne Balfe

Deadly Performance by Lorne Balfe

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George Washington is perhaps the most consequential leader in the USA’s short history. Having demonstrated his leadership credentials as commander-in-chief during the American Revolutionary War, he then set a precedent for all subsequent US presidents to follow by refusing the opportunity to seize power. Yet he also craved to be part of the British Empire and ignored pleas to right other wrongs of his era.

Alexis Coe, New York Times Bestselling author of You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington, joins Matt Lewis to unpack the complexities and contradictions of History's Greatest Man.

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Deadly Performance Suite by Lorne Balfe

Church Threatened by Lorne Balfe

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Napoleon Bonaparte is a household name; a rare example of someone who is as well remembered by his supporters as by his enemies. His life is rich with dramatic irony. He was a key figure in the creation of the First French Republic, yet became a self-appointed Emperor. Surrounded by enemies, he secured peace in France through war abroad and was hated by the monarchies of Europe, who feared he would bring democracy to their lands.

Dan Snow from Dan Snow's History Hit joins Matt Lewis to ask who exactly was this man? Where did he come from and what is his legacy for the Western world?

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Binding Loyalties by Sarah Schachner

Breach Party by Chris Tilton

Chase by Chase Basis by Chris Tilton

Versailles for Sore Eyes by Chris Tilton

The Nation, The Law, and The King by Sarah Schachner

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The Storming of the Bastille is one of the key events of the French Revolution and is known throughout the world. But it is fair to say that the name is better known than the event itself. Was it more than just a prison break? Why was it so important to the revolutionaries? And what did this event contribute to the democratic and social changes that followed?

Matt Lewis is joined by Professor David Andress from the University of Portsmouth to reveal the events of that fateful day, the reasons behind them, and their lasting impact.

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Books of Grievances by Sarah Schachner

Versailles for Sore Eyes by Christ Tilton

A Leap Of Faith by Chris Tilton, Jesper Kyd

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Today, we’ll study someone who was both a cause and a victim of the French Revolution: the cake-promoting queen, Marie Antoinette.

In Assassin’s Creed Unity, we glimpse Marie Antoinette living the high-life while the poor people of Paris starve. By walking the streets of Paris, we also get an idea of the public perception of her as a detached, and even cruel, consort. Understanding her reputation helps us understand her fate, which we’ll examine closely today. 

Matt is helped Maddy and Anthony from the After Dark podcast to take us on a journey through the final days of Marie Antoinette.

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The Attainted One by Christ Tilton, Jesper Kyd

The Bottle of Solitude by Christ Tilton

Nothing Is True by Christ Tilton, Jesper Kyd

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Viking Age Ireland was divided into many rival kingdoms. However, some men could rise to become High King of Ireland. Men like Flann Sinna. How did he become High King? Did he wield real power over the other kingdoms? When did the High Kingship come to an end?

Matt Lewis is joined by Professor Máire Ní Mhaonaigh to explain the significance of the High Kingship and the reign of Flann Sinna, which oversaw the profound effects of the Norse arrival.

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Canaid Lia Fáil by Einar Selvik, Julie Fowlis

Rivers and Fjords by Sarah Schachner

New People, Old Empires by Sarah Schachner

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Halloween is a tradition that only grows in popularity each year. Yet its origins are mysterious, shrouded by myth and misconception. 

Some of its roots trace back to the Gaelic festival of Samhain. In this episode, Matt Lewis and Dr Kelly Fitzgerald explore the traditions and significance of Samhain to the people who celebrated it, and its connections to Halloween.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla Main Theme by Sarah Schachner, Einar Selvik, Jesper Kyd

Asgard Hall Of The Aesir by Sarah Schachner, Einar Selvik

Ravensthorpe by Sarah Schachner

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The Viking Age saw the creation of new towns and new kingdoms in Britain and Ireland. What impact did Norse settlers have on politics, culture and the economy? Professor Fiona Edmonds joins Matt Lewis to reveal the ways in which Vikings shaped medieval Ireland and Britain.

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Bounteous Fields by Max Aruj

Bury the Past, Build the Future by Max Aruj

Canaid Lia Fáil by Einar Selvik

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The Borgias are a lynchpin in the history of the Italian Renaissance. Their tale of intrigue, corruption and cut-throat ambition still inspires storytellers, and they appear as primary villains in Assassin's Creed II.

But is their reputation deserved? To reveal how much history has underserved the Borgias, Matt Lewis talks to Associate Professor Jennifer DeSilva, whose book The Borgia Family: Rumour and Reputation peels back the layers of fiction shrouding the truth.

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Ezio's Family by Jesper Kyd

Earth by Jesper Kyd

Venice Combat by Jesper Kyd

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The Renaissance was an age of sweeping transformation in politics, literature, science, art and architecture. Perhaps nothing better represents the latter achievements than il Duomo di Firenze - the Cathedral of Florence, the city where the epic Ezio trilogy of Assassin’s Creed - and the Renaissance - began.

The story of the Duomo is both more complicated and more controversial than you’d expect. Matt Lewis is joined by architectural historian Emma Wells to shed light on the marvels and mysteries of Florence Cathedral.

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Approaching Target by Jesper Kyd

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Tour of Venice by Jesper Kyd

The Madam by Jesper Kyd

Sanctuary by Jesper Kyd

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At its height in the 15th century, Florence was ruled by the renowned Medici family renowned for their banking nous and towering intellect - the Medici. But in 1478, a conspiracy was concocted, supported by Pope Sixtus IV, that aimed to extinguish the Medici line.

Matt Lewis asks Professor Catherine Fletcher to tell the story of how the Pazzi Conspiracy unfolded...

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Approaching Target 2 by Jesper Kyd

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The Great Wall of China is both older and newer than you might think, with mysteries and controversies buried in its foundations. To help shed a light on the complex history of this iconic monument, Matt Lewis is joined by historian and travel guide Dr Jeremiah Jenne, co-host of the podcast Barbarians at the Gate.

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Theme Master by Aaron Miller & Mark Rutherford

Prologue by Aaron Miller & Mark Rutherford

Great Wall Session by Aaron Miller & Mark Rutherford

Forbidden City Escape by Aaron Miller & Mark Rutherford

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The infamous eunuchs of the Ming imperial court are the primary villains of Assassin’s Creed Chronicles China. The Eight Tigers were a real threat to the power of the Ming dynasty, but were they as villainous as their reputation suggests?

Matt Lewis is joined by Dr Che Huang to help him learn more about the Eight Tigers, and imperial eunuchs in general.

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Macau Port by Aaron Miller & Mark Rutherford

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In Assassin's Creed Chronicles China, players foil a plot by Altan Khan to invade Ming China with his Mongol army. But who was Altan Khan, and how successful were the Mongols in crossing the Great Wall of China?

To answer these questions and more, Matt Lewis is joined by Nic Morton, Associate Professor at Nottingham Trent University and author of The Mongol Storm: Making and Breaking Empires.

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Great Wall Tension by Aaron Miller & Mark Rutherford

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In the ninth century, the Vikings earned a fearsome reputation along the coasts of western Europe. But they also travelled eastwards and reached Constantinople, the Caspian Sea and even Baghdad, the bustling heart of the mighty Islamic Abbasid Empire. 

Matt Lewis is joined by Dr. Cat Jarman to explore why Viking raiders traded the frozen hinterlands of Northern Europe for the heat and hubbub of the Near East. 

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Mirage Theme (Menu Version) by Brendan Angelides

Daughter Of No One by Brendan Angelides

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Assassin's Creed Revelations transports us to Constantinople, only a couple of generations after its conquest by the Ottoman Empire. It is one of history’s defining events, turning the city into the bridge between Christian West and Islamic East.

Dr Gemma Masson gives Matt Lewis an overview of the events of the conquest and the impact it had on both the face of the city and the lives of the people who called it home.

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Welcome to Kostantiniyye by Jesper Kyd

Sailing To Constantinople by Lorne Balfe

Master And Mentor by Lorne Balfe

Byzantium by Jesper Kyd

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The Hagia Sophia is a landmark that has stood for 1500 years, and that players can clamber all over in Assassin’s Creed Revelations. It is remarkable not only for its longevity, but also for its blending of multiple cultures: their art, architecture, languages and faiths.

To unpack this complex history, Matt Lewis is joined by Emily Neumeier, Assistant Professor of of Islamic art and architecture at Temple University.

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Altair and Darim by Lorne Balfe

Constantinopolis by Lorne Balfe

Welcome to Kostantiniyye by Jesper Kyd

Arrocco by Lorne Balfe

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Associate Professor Nilay Özlü from Istanbul Technical University joins Matt Lewis to help him understand the Ottoman's most significant mark on the landscape of Istanbul, that players can freely explore in Assassin's Creed Revelations: Topkapi Palace.

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The Hidden City by Lorne Balfe

Byzantium by Jesper Kyd

A Familiar Face by Lorne Balfe

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Assassin’s Creed Revelations lets us meet a young Suleiman before he became Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, and long before he became “the Magnificent”. 

Matt Lewis is joined by Prof. Giancarlo Cassale to explain how Suleiman earned his epithet, and how the game’s presentation of him compares to reality.

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The Road to Masayaf by Lorne Balfe

Master & Mentor by Lorne Balfe

Sofia Sartor by Lorne Balfe

Son of Umar by Lorne Balfe

Nova Roma by Jesper Kyd

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Notre Dame is arguably the world’s most famous cathedral and has watched over the Parisian skyline since its construction in the Middle Ages. But we are lucky that it remains standing at all.

Dr Emma Wells joins Matt Lewis to reveal how Notre Dame acquired this symbolic status. How was it built? And how did the French Revolution nearly destroy it?

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Unity by Chris Tilton, Jesper Kyd

Chandeliers & Carnage by Sarah Schachner

Chase by Chase Basis by Chris Tilton

A Leap of Faith by Chris Tilton, Jesper Kyd

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Assassin’s Creed Unity allows us to confront one of the most controversial men in history: Maximillien Robespierre. What made him such a successful leader, yet so despised by his followers?

To get a better understanding of the man behind so much death, Matt Lewis speaks to Dr Ruth Scurr from the University of Cambridge, author of Fatal Purity: Robespierre and the French Revolutionaries.

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On Father's Watch by Christ Tilton

Binding Loyalties by Sarah Schachner

Versailles for Sore Eyes by Christ Tilton

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Assassin’s Creed Unity puts players right into the Parisian streets where the bloody events of the Reign of Terror occurred, and gives us the chance to see the gruesome guillotine up close.

But were public executions all there was to the Terror? How did such a notorious period come about? And what lessons can we learn from it today? To answer these questions,

Matt Lewis talks to returning guest Prof. David Andress from the University of Portsmouth, author of The Terror: Civil War in the French Revolution.

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Chandeliers and Carnage by Sarah Schachner

A Seditious Act by Sarah Schachner

Off With Their Heads by Christ Tilton

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In the world of Assassin's Creed Shadows, the legendary Hattori Hanzo embodies both samurai and shinobi warriors, and earned himself the nicknam "The Demon". How did Hanzo reach such legendary status? And what does his story tell us about the loyalties of samurai and shinobi in Sengoku Japan?

Joining Matt Lewis to answer these questions and more are Hiroko Yoda and Matt Alt, authors of Ninja Attack!: True Tales Of Assassins, Samurai And Outlaws.

You can keep up to date with Hiroko and Matt's work on their blogs blog.hirokoyoda.com and blog.pureinventionbook.com

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Music The Flight

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Chasing Shadows 1. Culture

Assassin's Creed Shadows gives players the chance to experience history as two icons of medieval Japan: samurai and shinobi (known today as ninja). In this special series, Matt Lewis and Professor Eric Rath from the University of Kansas take an in-depth look at how these legendary warriors lived and answer the question, what is the difference between samurai and shinobi?

This episode explores the warriors' culture. Did samurai really live by a code called bushido? What were the guiding principles of shinobi? And what was daily life like for them - their hobbies, their religion, and their diet?

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Production Manager: Beth Donaldson

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

Music by The Flight

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Assassin's Creed Shadows gives players the chance to visit the imperial capital of medieval Japan. But today, we're heading to a mountain lying just northeast of the capital: Mount Hiei, a sacred site that was protected by a powerful army of warrior monks.

Dr Chris Harding, Senior Lecturer in Asian History from the University of Edinburgh, returns to help Matt Lewis understand what life was like on Mount Hiei during the late Sengoku period; its role in the story of Japanese unification; and what all this can tell us about Japanese religious beliefs at the time.

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

Hosted by: Matt Lewis

Edited by: Tim Arstall

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 The Flight

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Chasing Shadows 2. Politics

Assassin's Creed Shadows gives players the chance to experience history as two icons of medieval Japan: samurai and shinobi (known today as ninja). In this special series, Matt Lewis and Professor Eric Rath from the University of Kansas take an in-depth look at how these legendary warriors lived and answer the question, what is the difference between samurai and shinobi?

This episode explores the political structures of medieval imperial Japan. How much power did the emperor really have in the age of the samurai warlord? And did the shinobi really form democratic republics to challenge the status quo?

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

Hosted by: Matt Lewis, Prof Eric Rath

Edited by: Robin McConnell

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 The Flight

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Chasing Shadows 3. Weapons

Assassin's Creed Shadows gives players the chance to experience history as two icons of medieval Japan: samurai and shinobi (known today as ninja). In this special series, Matt Lewis and Professor Eric Rath from the University of Kansas take an in-depth look at how these legendary warriors lived and answer the question, what is the difference between samurai and shinobi?

This episode dives into the tools of the trade - from katana to grappling hook, samurai helmets to shinobi smoke bombs, Eric and Matt discuss the weapons used by the warriors of Sengoku Japan.

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

Hosted by: Matt Lewis, Prof Eric Rath

Edited by: Robin McConnell

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 The Flight

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Assassin's Creed Shadows transports players to a formative period in Japanese history - the Sengoku era, when warlords vied for control of Japan, and new technology changed samurai warfare forever: the introduction of matchlock guns.

Nate Ledbetter joins Matt Lewis to recount the events of the celebrated Battle of Nagashino - and to present a new perspective on the battle that saw samurai traditions confront the power of the gun.

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

Hosted by: Matt Lewis

Edited by: Tim Arstall

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 The Flight

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Chasing Shadows 4. Warfare

Assassin's Creed Shadows gives players the chance to experience history as two icons of medieval Japan: samurai and shinobi (known today as ninja). In this special series, Matt Lewis and Professor Eric Rath from the University of Kansas take an in-depth look at how these legendary warriors lived and answer the question, what is the difference between samurai and shinobi?

This episode thrusts us into the thick of combat. How did samurai battle tactics compare to shinobi guerilla warfare?

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

Hosted by: Matt Lewis, Prof Eric Rath

Edited by: Robin McConnell

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 The Flight

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Assassin's Creed Shadows gives us the chance to explore the places where history occurred. One such place is recreated in remarkable detail: Azuchi Castle. Built by Oda Nobunaga as his ultimate stronghold, not only was its site of huge strategic significance, but it revolutionised Japanese castle-building and lent its name to a new era of Japanese history: the Azuchi-Momoyama period.

Professor Oleg Benesch, author of Japanese Castles: Citadels Of Modernity In War And Peace joins Matt Lewis to explore the nooks and crannies of this architectural marvel.

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 by The Flight

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Assassin's Creed Shadows introduces us to some of Japan's mightiest historical leaders. Yet, "beside every great man is an ever greater woman". One of the women behind the great unifiers of this era was Lady Nene. Wife of Toyotomi HIdeyoshi, one of the highest-ranking men in Sengoku Japan, she arguably wielded as much political sway as her husband… 

Matt Lewis is joined once again by Lesley Downer to explain the role Lady Nene played in the unification of Japan, and what her story tells us about being a woman in late Sengoku era.

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, Peta Stamper

Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff

Production Manager: Beth Donaldson

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

Music by The Flight

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5. Assassin's Creed Shadows Review

Assassin's Creed Shadows is now available to play! Matt Lewis had advanced access to the new game and stepped into the shoes of a samurai and shinobi in medieval Japan, armed with the knowledge he's gained about Japan's legendary warriors from this special series.

He's joined by historian and video game narrative designer Holly Nielsen, who brings her experience to review how the developers of Assassin's Creed adapted real history into entertainment.

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

Hosted by: Matt Lewis, Holly Nielsen

Edited by: Robin McConnell

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 The Flight

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Of the many empires that have risen and fallen throughout history, Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India draws our attention to one of the mightiest and most short-lived: the Sikh Empire in the early 19th century.

One man is considered essential to the Empire's formation and success: Maharaja Ranjit Singh, a self-taught, one-eyed warrior who commanded the respect of the British Empire. In this episode, Davinder Toor helps Matt Lewis learn more about this remarkable man.

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

Hosted by: Matt Lewis

Edited by: Tim Arstall

Produced by: Matt Lewis, Robin McConnell, Peta Stamper

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

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