Echoes of History: A New Chapter

Echoes of History: A New Chapter

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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Azuchi Castle: The Ultimate Fortress

Azuchi Castle: The Ultimate Fortress

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 strong...

17 Mar 202546min

How Did Samurai And Shinobi Fight Battles In Medieval Japan?

How Did Samurai And Shinobi Fight Battles In Medieval Japan?

Chasing Shadows 4. WarfareAssassin'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, Ma...

13 Mar 202543min

Lady Nene: Female Samurai?

Lady Nene: Female Samurai?

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 w...

10 Mar 202532min

Swords And Throwing Stars: What Weapons Did Samurai and Shinobi Use?

Swords And Throwing Stars: What Weapons Did Samurai and Shinobi Use?

Chasing Shadows 3. WeaponsAssassin'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, Ma...

6 Mar 202536min

Samurai vs Guns: The Battle of Nagashino

Samurai vs Guns: The Battle of Nagashino

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: th...

3 Mar 202556min

Samurai or Shinobi: Who Really Ruled Medieval Japan?

Samurai or Shinobi: Who Really Ruled Medieval Japan?

Chasing Shadows 2. PoliticsAssassin'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, M...

27 Feb 202530min

Mount Hiei: Home of Japan's Warrior Monks

Mount Hiei: Home of Japan's Warrior Monks

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...

24 Feb 202537min

What Was Life Like As A Samurai And Shinobi In Medieval Japan?

What Was Life Like As A Samurai And Shinobi In Medieval Japan?

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, M...

20 Feb 202536min

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