Visions of the Past (Andrew Beardsley)

In Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, we see a new device that the Isu created. It’s only known as Yggdrasil, but what is it? What does it do? In this podcast, we explore the known history of the device and take a look at what all it can do.

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A few weeks ago an article broke on Bloomberg that spoke about Assassin’s Creed Infinity. Today, we sit and talk with Tony Rowlson aka Thee Elf about the future of the series from Infinity to the Transmedia and what we expect for the rest of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s support period.

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In this episode, I go back in history, trying to find the rarely known facts about religion and how it is viewed, practiced, and presented within the Assassin’s Creed.

Tune in to listen as I take you back to over 77,000 years ago, even before the most ancient human civilizations, to the Isu, where all forms of religions in the Assassin’s Creed seem to revolve around.

Time Stamps

[00:47] Religion and history of the world

[01:27] Going back to the creation of the human race

[03:08] Myths of ancient civilization

[03:51] Religion in the first Assassin’s Creed

[04:02] Religion in Assassin’s Creed II

[04:18] Scenes of Modern religion in the series

[04:45] Why Adam and Eve left Eden

[05:34] Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

[06:33] The 1191 3rd Crusade

[07:51] The Isu on all religions

[08:23] Any focus on other religions in the series?

[09:22] Some questions to ponder

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Bringing you a special bonus episode with the host of Let's Talk Assassin's Creed, Declan Rose. We take a deep dive into our predictions about this year's Assassin's Creed game release. 

In this episode:

• Where the modern-day story could go
• Possible size of the map
• The already-established lore about the Viking Age
• How the Norse myths could fit in

You can also check out the Let's Talk Assassin's Creed Facebook group for more from Declan.

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Here we are almost to the end of the year and we have seen so many Anniversaries within the series, so I thought what better to do than invite Louise Chase on to talk about the series and our favorite moments.

In this episode, you’ll find out

• When each major Assassin's Creed title released
• Louise's feelings on Winston Churchill
• Why we love Yusuf Tazim
• The importance of The Last Archive DLC

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Back in 2012, Abstergo took credit for saving the world from the Second Disaster even though they had nothing to do with it. Today we take a look at exactly what happened and what the lasting effects were from when Desmond saved the world from the Second Disaster.

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One of my favorite Assassin’s Creed characters is Evie Frye. Not only is she the first female protagonist in a main game, but she also plays a vital role in tracking down the Shroud of Eden. In today’s episode, I explore Evie and her relationship with her twin brother, Jacob, and their journey through the series.

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In this episode, I am going to take a look at the Isu Juno everything from the character's life to her real-world connections and my thoughts on the character.

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One of the best things that Assassin’s Creed does is incorporate real world hoaxes into the series lore. One such hoax is the Philadelphia Experiment: it’s a hoax that says the USS Eldredge went invisible and teleported from the Philadelphia Shipyard. In this episode, I talk about how this experiment is brought into the lore through something called Project Rainbow.

In this episode, you’ll find out

• What is the Philadelphia Experiment
• How the Philadelphia Experiment ties into Project Rainbow
• Where you can find Project Rainbow in the AC series
• The in-game goal of Project Rainbow
• How Project Rainbow played out
• The role of WW2 in the project
• My thoughts on Project Rainbow and what it means for the game

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Introduced in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, the Cult of Kosmos served as both a storyline and as a gameplay mechanic. But with how it was shown, not everyone was given the full picture on the Cult’s history. In today’s podcast, I talk about the history, the organization, and the system that is the Cult of Kosmos.

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The emails of Assassin’s Creed are often overlooked, however, there is one event that Warren Vidic mentions in his email that eventually gets expanded into its own storyline. Full of mystery and sketchy details, it could be said that the Denver International Airport accident is what set the series into motion. What is the DIA? And how did it impact the series? Find out in this week’s podcast.

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When Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag released, the modern-day story centered around Abstergo Entertainment - a company that sifted through genetic memories to find exciting stories to use as a storyline for video games and movies. The main project we’ve seen through their efforts is the Sample 17 Project. In this episode, we’re talking about what is the Sample 17 Project and how it impacts the modern-day story.

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Within Assassin’s Creed, Odin and Loki have had a rivalry that has spread across millennia. Today we take a look at that rivalry and exactly what it could mean for the future of the series.

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Within the modern day segments of the Assassin’s Creed video games, we don't get a lot of time with the Templars. But one member of the Order that stands out is Juhani Otso Berg, making him an important character in the series. Once you see there’s more to his side of the story and how it’s presented in the Assassin’s Creed comics, his story comes to life.

In this episode, you’ll find out

• When Otso Berg was born
• How many times he was in an animus
• How he joined the Templars
• The mission that caused his facial scarring
• His thoughts on what the Assassins really want
• How he came to run Sigma Team

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Sometimes it’s fun to take a look at what era’s could work well in a main Assassin’s Creed game or part of Assassin’s Creed Infinity. Today, we take a look at Alexander the Great and how his empire could fit into a new game and how he already fits into the series lore. I can’t do this alone, and I’m excited to have a special guest Rino, founder of The Codex.

In this episode, you’ll find out

• Alexander the Great in current lore
• The size of Alexander’s Empire
• What’s known about Iltani, the woman who poisoned him
• Some of our thoughts on the state of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

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The black community has been oppressed and suffered at the hands of systemic racism for long enough. The events of the past several weeks have shown that it’s time to speak out against racism, and I’m using my platform to highlight a few people of color, namely Adewale, Achilles and Aveline, in the Assassin’s Creed series.

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In this episode, I'll share the rest of the details on Charlotte de la Cruz's life up along with my thoughts on the character and her story arc.

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In this episode, I'll share the details of the Sages. Everything from why Sages became sages and how to spot a potential Sage to the important things Sages have done within the lore and my thoughts on them along with where you can find them within Assassin's Creed.

Music by Joseph McDade

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Last week we spoke to each player and created the ancestors to their modern day characters. Today those characters come to the forefront as we start to see just what the modern day characters do with free rain during the Siege of Jerusalem.

Here's where to find the players online:

- Nick through Linktree

- Jamey through Linktree

- Jarrett on Twitter

- Kate through Linktree

- Louise on Twitter

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One of the most recurring foils for Eivor Varinsdottir in Assassin’s Creed is the Paladin known as Fulke. In this episode, we take a look at this paladin to find out who she is and what is her personal history.

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Last time we spoke about Juhani Otso Berg, he was a member of the Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order. His story doesn't end there though. He accomplished much more in his life and today we are going to discuss the years following his interaction with Simon Hathaway

In this episode, you’ll find out

• The real world meaning of Otso Berg’s name
• Why he took the title of Black Cross
• What caused him to hunt the Instruments of the First Will
• Berg’s role in the death of Juno
• What happened when Berg confronted Layla Hassan
• My thoughts on Berg’s role in the series as a whole

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Sometimes earthquakes are nothing more than earthquakes but - in Assassin’s Creed - sometimes the earthquake is because someone messed with something they shouldn’t have. In today’s podcast we talk about the Seismic Temples and the havoc they can cause in the series.

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Since the release of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, I have heard many gamers say the ability for players to make choices in Assassin’s Creed goes against what has been established within the lore. In this episode, we are talking about the Empirical Truth, a series of messages that just might lay the path for choice within the series.

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Just because we don't get a lot of time with a character inside Assassin’s Creed doesn't mean that character isn’t important. Take François de la Serre for example - his character was a catalyst for a huge arc in the series. In this episode, we are going to take a look at the life of François de la Serre and his affect on the lore of Assassin’s Creed.

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The Helix is a complex system contained within Assassin’s Creed games, comics, and books. But what is it exactly? There’s more to it than you might realize. It goes beyond DNA storage, and I uncover the mystery and propaganda that Abstergo included to hide its true intentions.

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When the North American colonies were founded, it took little time for the Templars to gain a foothold. While they were not widely recognized as Templars, the North American continent wouldn’t have the foundation it needed to be what it is today without their influence. In this episode, we’re talking about this Colonial Rite of the Templar Order.

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It has been a month since we saw the Assassin’s Creed Showcase and learned what games are in the future for Assassin’s Creed. But what does this mean for the history of the series and its lore?

In this episode, you’ll find out

• What we know of Evior’s Last Chapter
• The setting of Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade and its history
• A possible setting of Assassin’s Creed Codename Red and its known lore
• My interpretation on what we know of Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe and that locations history

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This week marks the one-year anniversary of Visions of the Past. Like the rest of 2020, my year in podcasting had its ups and downs and today I’m taking a look back at the first year to reflect on its success and give thanks to those who supported me along the way. Join me this week for a special anniversary episode!

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This past week we saw the release of a new season within Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. While the main attraction of this season is the Siege of Paris DLC, the first event we see is the Sigrblot festival. Today, we discuss this festival and the history behind it.

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Back on Episode 100 we sat down and met some people who were thrown together in a coffee shop not knowing why. Today we sit with the players behind those people and learn about the ancestors that these people had back in 1099 that were present during the Siege of Jerusalem.

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- Nick through Linktree

- Jamey through Linktree

- Jarrett on Twitter

- Kate through Linktree

- Louise on Twitter

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Throughout the history of Assassin's Creed, only a handful of characters have made it into more than two or three games. One of those characters is Rebecca Crane. Could you imagine how different Shaun would be if not for Rebecca? Today, we are taking a look at her history and role in the series.

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In this episode, I'll share the details of Warren Vidic's life. Along with his personal history, I talk about what his name means and where you can find his stories.

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It has been almost a month since we have spoken about the Magus Conspiracy and today what better thing to do than to talk about a pivotal moment in the history of Assassin’s Creed. That moment being what is known only as The Great Purge.

In this episode, you’ll find out

• How the Great Purge came about
• Who participated in the Great Purge
• When the Great Purge took place
• How the Assassins operate after the Purge
• Why the purge makes sense naritivaly.

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We were first introduced to the assassin of King Xerxes I of Persia in Assassin’s Creed 2 as a legend who first used the hidden blade. In this podcast we will talk about the man that history knows as Darius.

In this episode, you’ll find out

• Darius’ birth name
• Why and how he assassinated Xerxes I of Persia
• Where he fled to after the assassination
• Who his known descendants are
• What his lasting legacy is
• What we thought we knew of his life before he appeared

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Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag was the first game in the series where the main protagonist wasn’t an Assassin throughout much of the gameplay, though that doesn’t mean they’re not present. One Assassin that we do find is the Brotherhood’s Mentor, Ah Tabai. In today’s podcast, we go through and look at Ah Tabai’s life and his impact on the series.

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With this week seeing the release of the first Assassin’s Creed Valhalla season pass DLC with The Wrath of the Druids, we’re taking a look at Eivor Varinsdottir’s time in England. Join me to continue our look at Eivor and focus today on her life between 873 and 878.

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After the fall of the Colonial Rite of the Templar Order, we follow the Templars as they rebuild and find success in the American Rite. From controlling the outcome of the American Civil War to the creation of the Atom Bomb and the rise of Capitalism, join me as I explore the impact Templars had in American History.

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The women of Assassin’s Creed have been important since the very first game. Acting as a decoy in that game Maria Thorpe has shown throughout her life that you can be many things and it is because of her that Altair was able to do so many things for the Brotherhood. Without her, the Assassin’s Creed universe would be vastly different. And that’s why today we will talk about the impact of Maria Thorpe

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Lots of little things in Assassin’s Creed are historically significant. Starrick’s Soothing Syrup is one example, and that’s what we’re talking about today. Plus, I’ll share some non-spoiler thoughts on the first story DLC for Assassin's Creed Valhalla: The Wrath of the Druids.

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In this episode, thanks to the release of Assassin's Creed: The Golden City by Jaleigh Johnson, we explore the fascinating world of the Varangian Guard, an elite group of Scandinavian and Eastern European warriors who served as bodyguards for the Byzantine emperors from the 10th to the 14th centuries. We dive into the history of the Varangian Guard and their significant impact on the Byzantine Empire, as well as the cultural exchange between the Byzantine Empire and the Scandinavian world.

In this episode, you’ll find out

• What the Varangian Guard was and when they were formed
• How the Varangian Guard were divided
• What we can learn from the Varangian Guard

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Guess whos back? It's been 8 months since our last episode so I thought what better way to rebreak the ice than to talk about some historic events that are presented in the new Assassins' Creed novel The Magus Conspiracy by Kate Heartfield.

In this episode, you’ll find out

• What's going on with the podcast and what's in store for the future of Visions of the Past
• What the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations was
• How the HMS Birkenhead sunk
• Who tried to assassinate Franz Joseph I of Austria
• The unique way that Felice Orsini tried to assassinate Napoleon III

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Pieces of Eden come in many shapes and sizes with many different functions. The most prominent may be the Apples of Eden, but one artifact that often gets overlooked is the Crystal Skulls. Mostly communication and surveillance devices, they have a known history that spans centuries but also have a basis in the real world. What were the Crystal Skulls? Find out in this week’s podcast.

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The Isu Memory Disks are an interesting device. We see them so infrequently in the series that the history of the device is not that fleshed out. But today, we’re going to take a look and see what we do know about them.

In this episode, you’ll find out

• Where Altair found the Memory Disks he used
• What memories Altair imprinted on them
• Who found Altair’s Memory Disks
• How many Abstergo thinks there are
• How they could tie together multiple protagonists
• What the Disks appear to be based on

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In this episode, I am going to talk about Leonardo da Vinci. Everything from his real-life history and some of his most notable artworks to his history within the lore of Assassin's Creed and my thoughts him as a character.

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The Assassin’s Creed is present through the series and consists of its general maxim and three tenets. It’s present in the series often, but have you ever thought about what it means? Today, we are going to take a look at that Creed and what it means to the Assassins.

In this episode, you’ll find out

• The philosophy of the Assassin’s Creed
• The core tenants of the Assassin’s Creed
• How their is Irony in the Assassin’s Creed
• The repercussions of breaking the Creed
• The inspiration behind the maxim of the Assassin’s Creed
• How the Ironies of the Assassins Creed are embraced

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One of the most recurring artifacts that we see in Assassin’s Creed are the Apples of Eden. There are many scattered throughout the series, and this episode looks at what exactly the Apples are and the history behind them.

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Within Assassins Creed, we don’t always get a lot of information about the characters we discover. One of those characters is Susan Drayton, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t important to the lore. So let's take a look at her life and see what there is to talk about.

In this episode, you’ll find out

• How she became an Assassin
• How she met Gavin Banks
• If she was able to be a field agent
• How many places she’s been across the world
• How she became the captain of the Altair II
• If there should be more information on her

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Over the course of his life, Bayek of Siwa came across two Apples of Eden. Today we take a look at these two Apples of Eden, discussing not only their history within the franchise but also their importance in the overall lore along with a few questions they present.

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The history of Assassin’s Creed has shown that a lot, if not all, of the myths and legends of ancient civilizations have a history that ends up distorted over the years. In today’s podcast, we go through and talk about the myths that stem from the creation and use of the Atlantis Artifacts.

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Every series has secondary characters that deserve more of the limelight. Galina Voronina is one of those characters. Let's take a look at this character and why she should be more front and center in the series.

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Within Assassin’s Creed Rogue, there is one female Assassin. Her name is Hope Jensen and she led an interesting life. Today we are going to take a look at this character and see what she did within her life.

In this episode, you’ll find out

• Where we find Hope in the series
• The significance of Hope’s name
• How she was inducted into the Brotherhood of Assassins
• How she happened to meet Benjamin Franklin
• Why she travelled from New York to Virginia
• My thoughts on Hope and her involvement in the series

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Basim Ibn Ishaq is one of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s most important secondary characters. But who was the man really? Today we get into exactly who the character is and what that can mean for the series going forward.

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We are finally here at episode 100! We're celebrating by having a sneak peak at our upcoming 2-year anniversary Assassin's Creed themed D&D game. Not only will you meet the players in this episode, but you'll see just how their characters get swept up in a centuries-long secret war.

Here's where to find the players online:

- Kate through Linktree 

- Declan on Twitter

- Jarrett on Twitter

- Louise on Twitter

- Jamey through Linktree 

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The real world Battle of Amphipolis directly led to the end of the first phase of the Peloponnesian War, but what effects did this battle have in Assassin’s Creed? Today, we talk about the history of the Battle of Amphipolis and the role it had within the world of Assassin’s Creed.

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First introduced in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, and seen again in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, there are three known Spears of Eden: The Spear of Leonidas, Gungnir and Gae Bolg. Each has its own special abilities, and today we’re diving into what we know about each spear.

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One of the characters that we know the most about within Assassin’s Creed is Ezio Auditore da Firenze. But we don't know a lot about his family. One of the ones that we do know the most about is his sister Claudia who I think deserves even more time in the spotlight.

In this episode, you’ll find out

• What Claudia did professionally
• If she actually became an Assassin
• What she did during her time in Rome
• Her reaction to Ezio’s marriage
• Her known marriages and children
• Claudia’s reactions on Ezio’s children

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Ever since Assassin’s Creed 2, it has been known that humans were created by the Isu. But what do we really know about how it was done? Today we will dive into the known details of Project Anthropos and see if that information could be expanded on.

Access the Animus Translation of the Mohawk Language in Assassins Creed Valhalla

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Robert de Sable was often considered the greatest enemy to the Levantine Assassins. He was also one of three characters within the series that was a templar in the series and historically, in real life. In this episode, I dive into the character within the game as well as the person who existed historically.

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It wasn’t too long ago that Ubisoft released the long-awaited expansion for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Many in the Assassin’s Creed community are divided over what to think about it - does it add to the story? Or is it indifferent to the Valhalla storyline? In this episode, I share my thoughts after diving into and completing the expansion.

In this episode:

• We discuss major characters like Toka, Richardis and Charles the Fat
• We discuss the amazing landscapes and cinematics
• My disappointment at the marketing of the DLC

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In this episode, I am going to talk about the Assassin-Templar War. Everything from what is really the cause of the war to what the most important parts of it are within the lore and my thoughts on this conflict within Assassin's Creed.

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Within Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag we see numerous historical pirates. My favorite though is Mary Read and today we are going to take a look at the life of the historical person and the character within the series and see what kind of impact she had.

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Today we are going to take a look at a little known character who has yet to be shown within the games, My’shell Lemair. We are going to explore her known life and just how she came to become an Assassin, along with the traits that make me want to see her return.

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We haven’t seen a lot of the Ottoman Assassins. Of the few we have met, Yusuf Tazim is by far the most well known. On today’s podcast, we take a look at the life that Yusuf led and his impact on the series.

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In this episode, I am going to share the history of four known Staffs of Eden. Everything from their history and who held them to my thoughts on them along with the questions one poses to the series and where you can find them in Assassin's Creed.

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Assassin’s Creed is a series that has always shown an alternate view of history, taking real-life rumor and conspiracy theories into consideration when crafting its story. One historic item in particular, the Koh-i-Noor diamond, has been said to be bad luck to any man who wears it and today we’re going to dive into the history of that diamond and see just how dangerous it can be.

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Assassin’s Creed has branched into many different forms of media, but one they have not done is board games. That’s about to change. The board game Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood of Venice has been announced. Today, guest Louis Chase and I sit and talk about the upcoming board game from Triton Noir.

You can follow Louis on Twitter @TheNerdyArcher

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One of my favorite characters within Assassin’s Creed is Shaun Hastings. A character with a dry wit and love for history he is the one that I see myself most in. Today we are going to take a look at what we know about him and see just how much he’s helped the Brotherhood.

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Many people think pirates are nothing more than smelly men who like to drink rum. Well, not every pirate was like that. One pirate, in particular, Anne Bonny, was a fierce woman who didn’t take gruff from anyone. She might even have a few secrets in her history, like holding a crystal skull.

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One of the best things about Assassin’s Creed is its use of historical characters. Today we’re going to talk about a person who we have seen within Assassin’s Creed Valhalla but who also had a great influence on all of England, King Alfred the Great.

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After finding out that his friend James was really Mary Read, Edward Kenway’s life started to change. Today we are going to talk about Edward’s life after that revelation and just how much it changed Edward. I want to thank Jacko1893 on Instagram for the recommendation of today’s episode.

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Father, Husband, Merchant, Assassin. These are all things that describe Edward Kenway. But, before he was known as any of these things, he was first known as Pirate. In this episode, we take a look at Edward’s younger years and explore his life up to the year 1717. Special thanks to Jacko1893 on Instagram for the recommendation of today’s episode.

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Assassin’s Creed Unity and Assassin’s Creed Syndicate had a modern day different from the other games in the series. We were guided through that portion of the story by a character with the handle of Bishop. In today’s episode, we are taking a look at what we know about Bishop and how she fit into Assassin’s Creed.

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Throughout Assassin’s Creed real world myths and legends are taken and molded to represent something that happened within the Isu Era. For instance, the legend of the Sky Woman was presented in Assassin’s Creed Rogue in the form of 24 Cave paintings found across the American Colonies by Shay Cormac in 1757. Today, I take a look at the Iroquois legend of the Sky Woman and what that could mean within Assassin’s Creed.

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After Abstergo found that Isu DNA was in high concentrations in humans, they started to think they could map their genome in a project they called The Phoenix Project. Today we are going to look at the ins and outs of that project to see just exactly what it was all about.

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When someone talks about a Piece of Eden, the most common items that comes to mind are the Apples but sometimes the Staffs or Swords are mentioned, too. One Piece of Eden that rarely gets spoken about is the Crystal Balls. Today we are going to look at what the Crystal Balls were and just how many are known to be within Assassin’s Creed.

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Several characters within Assassin’s Creed helped Desmond get where he needed to be to save the world. One of the most important, and often overlooked, is Clay Kaczmarek. You might know him as Subject 16, and this episode explores his life and how he helped Desmond discover a way out of his coma, allowing him to go on to save the world.

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In this episode, I'll share the details of Charlotte de la Cruz's life up to the year 2016 along with her personal history I talk about what her name means and where you can find her stories.

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So little is known about Assassin’s Creed during World War I. But one thing that stands out in the series from that timeframe is Lydia Frye. She was the granddaughter of Jacob Frye and an active assassin. Today, we take a look at Lydia’s known life and we wonder what else she could have been.

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Aya of Alexandria went through many transformations throughout her time in Assassin’s Creed. She played a pivotal role in the early beginnings of the Assassin Order that we know today. Find out what lead her to this, and where her legacy comes from.

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In this episode, I am going to take a look at The Great Catastrophe everything from what it was and why it happened to what was done in an attempt to stop it and my personal thoughts on the event.

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Throughout the course of history within Assassin’s Creed, we’ve seen numerous religions and cults that worshiped the Isu in one form or another. None have been more dedicated to ensuring the legacy of the Isu will live on than The Instruments of the First WIll. Today, we take a look at this group and see just how far they were willing to go in their worship of the Isu.

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The upcoming release of Assassin's Creed Valhalla has me asking a lot of questions about how the game could fit within the existing lore. Today, I explore some theories behind what we know so far about the game.

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Following our favorite characters throughout the games and novels are the Swords of Eden. Wielded by Joan of Arc, Genghis Khan, and other powerful leaders throughout history and mythology, the swords possessed great power to allow them to win wars that would otherwise be unwinnable.  In this episode, we explore the stories behind the Swords of Eden.

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In this episode, I'll share the details of what the Animus is, the history behind it, and my thoughts on why it's important to Assassin's Creed.

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In this episode, I'll share the details of Ezio Auditore da Firenze's life up to the year 1500 along with his personal history I talk about what his name means and where you can find his stories.

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First alluded to in a database entry in Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, Elijah has only appeared in the comic Assassin’s Creed Uprising and had a few paragraphs dedicated to him in the second edition of the Assassin’s Creed Essential Guide. So, who is the Sage known as Elijah? In this episode, we’ll dive into his character and how he could be a catalyst for a retelling of Altair’s life.

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This last week saw the 13th anniversary of the release of Assassin’s Creed. It's hard to believe it was 13 years ago when the world was first introduced to the Brotherhood and the Order. To celebrate this anniversary milestone, I’m telling the story of Desmond Miles. Join me as we explore the modern-day protagonist of the original game and the next four in the series.

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The British Rite of the Templar Order has seen the ups and downs throughout human history from the creation of the Order itself all the way to World War 2 and beyond. But how did they try to control the world? Find out in this episode all about the history of the British Rite.

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With today’s release of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, which features Layla Hassan as the modern day main character, I thought what better time than now to talk about the history of Layla Hassan herself. So today we dive into her history up to the end of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and my thoughts on the character so far.

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In this episode, I'll share the details of what the Hidden Blade and it's variations are, the history behind it, and my thoughts on why it's important to Assassin's Creed.

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Dive into the world of Abstergo Industries. Unlock the secrets of their foundation, why they were created, and where the company stands today. After listening to today’s show, you’ll be left with one question: Do you see similar industries in our world today?

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In this episode, I am going to take a look at the town of Monteriggioni. Everything from its history within the lore and where you can find it to my thoughts on it and a brief summary of its real-life history.

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In this episode, I'll share the details of Ezio Auditore da Firenze's from the year 1500 to his death. Along with his personal history I talk about his place within the lore and my personal thoughts on him.

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In this episode, I'll share the details of the two known Shrouds of Eden. Along with the history of each shroud, I talk about the historical inspiration for them, my thoughts on them and where you can find them within Assassin's Creed.

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Last week, we spoke briefly about a man by the name of Perotto Calderon when talking about the consequences of breaking the Assassin’s Creed. Now we’re going more in depth with the character — let’s discover all about his life along with everything he did

In this episode, you’ll find out

• Why Perotto broke the Creed
• What Perotto did when he wasn’t assassinating targets
• Who Perotto fell in love with
• Where you can find Perotto in the series
• What his story essentially is
• Who Perotto is probably based on

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This year we've seen the release of Assassin's Creed Mirage along with the novels Assassin's Creed The Resurrection Plot and Assassin's Creed Mirage Daughter of No One and I thought it was time to talk about these three Assassin's Creed Projects. Thank you Aconyte Books and NetGalley for early access to Assassin's Creed The Resurrection Plot and Assassin's Creed Mirage Daughter of No One In this episode, you’ll find out

• Why the podcast has been so infrequent
• My thoughts on the novels Assassin's Creed Mirage Daughter of No One and Assassin's Creed The Resurrection Plot
• My brief thoughts on Assassin's Creed Mirage

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In this episode, I am going to take a look at The Italian Brotherhood of Assassins from their formation to the modern-day, along with my personal thoughts of the group.

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Is there a right (or wrong?) way to play Assassin’s Creed? In this podcast, I sit down with my good friend Andrew to discuss the best way to play the series. We go into the how and why behind different play orders.

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Music by: Joseph McDade

We have been on this journey through the lore of Assassin’s creed for almost 19 months now and today we’re taking a look back in our history to revisit our very first podcast on the life of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad.

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Music by: Joseph McDade

In this episode, I'll share the details of the life of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad along with his personal history I talk about what his name means and where you can find his stories.

Music by Joseph McDade [https://josephmcdade.com]