Echoes of History

The Echoes of Valhalla is podcast series accompanying the launch and release of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla. Released on as a podcast, it comprises of 5 episodes each covering the aspects and stories of the Vikings and their invasion of the kingdoms of England. The first episode was first released on 29 September 2020, with the rest released on 5th October 2020. On 24 March 2022, the series rebranded as Echoes of History and updated to include five more episodes about the Norse myths on Ragnarök to accompany the release of Valhallas downloadable expansion, Dawn of Ragnarök.
==Season summaries==
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Inspired by Ubisoft's famous video game series Assassin's Creed, the Echoes of History podcast offers a deep and fascinating dive into history. Through storytellers and historians, discover the most epic mythologies, relive the most important times of our history, and meet the most extraordinary characters. With Echoes of History, the past has never been more alive.
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;Vikings
Deep dive into the history of the next installment in the Assassin's Creed Franchise, Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Listen to an immersive new audio experience and captivating story with insights from great Viking experts.Echoes of Valhalla invites listeners to relive the epic adventures of Scandinavian warriors invading England, with a unique audio podcast experience, that has the feel of a documentary series. The documentary aims to showcase the different ways of the Viking society including military strategy, ship building, and the role of women.Echoes of Valhalla podcast series is divided into five episodes of 15 minutes each and offers the first immersive audio historical documentary series in audio for Assassin's Creed. Comedians, well-known experts, and reconstructed scenes will bring to life the glorious eras of the Vikings, as you have never heard before.
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;Ragnarök
Echoes of History: Ragnarök takes you deep into the history of this mythology bursting with magical characters and creatures—an imaginary world which guided the brave Vikings of the past and inspired the greatest authors of our time... Through the storytelling of a host accompanied by historians, discover the exploits of Thor against the giants, the tricks of Loki, and prepare for Ragnarök, the end of times.
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;Behind the Legends
Since 2007, Assassin's Creed has embarked millions of players on an incredible journey through time. As they progressed through the game, players could interact with numerous famous real-life historical figures. To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the franchise, Behind the Legends offers to revisit history with a series of portraits of historical figures surpassed by their legend. From Cleopatra to Jack the Ripper, and from Leonardo da Vinci to Blackbeard, learn more about the real humans behind the legends.
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;Assassin vs Templars
Hosted by Dan Snow (Dan Snow's History Hit) and Matt Lewis (Gone Medieval), the eight-episode season will release weekly and take a close look at the Assassin Brotherhood and Templar Order and their rich histories, both in the franchise and in real life. Each episode will focus on a different point in the organizations' respective stories, with premiere historians like (The Crusades, The Templars), Dr. (The Assassin Legends: Myths of the Isma'ilis), and (Eternal Chalice: The Enduring Legend of the Holy Grail) sharing their expertise.
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;Baghdad Soundwalks
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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;Figures of Baghdad
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.
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;Shadows
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.
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==Episode transcripts==
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;Vikings
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;Ragnarök
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;Behind the Legends
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;Assassins vs Templars
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;Baghdad Soundwalks
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;Figures of Baghdad
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;Shadows
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;Syndicate
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;Odyssey
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;Origins
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;Liberation
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;Unity
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;Valhalla
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==Cast==
(By order of appearance, hosts indicated with italics)
;Vikings
*Bibi Jacob as Narrator
*Prof. Lucie Malbos as herself
*Prof. Alban Gautier as himself
*Alex Noon as Ivarr the Boneless
*Ethan Woodgates as Blacksmith
*Prof. Ryan Lavelle as himself
*Prof. François Emion as himself
*Hannah Rutherford as Völva
*Thierry Noël as himself
;Ragnarök
*James Brack as Gylfi
*Lance Geiger as himself
*Prof. Gísli Sigurdson as himself
*Prof. Eric Lacey as himself
*Prof. Annelie Jarl Ireman as herself
;Behind the Legends
*Danny Wallace as himself
;Assassins vs. Templars
*Dan Snow as himself
*Prof. Jonathan Phillips as himself
*Dr. Farhad Daftary as himself
*Prof. Helen Nicholson as herself
*Matthew Lewis as himself
*Prof. Peter Edbury as himself
*Prof. Nicholas Morton as himself
*Prof. Juliette Wood as herself
*John Withington as himself
*Dr. Mike Carr as himself
;Baghdad Soundwalks, Figures of Baghdad
*Deana Hassanein as herself
*Dr. Ali A. Olomi as himself
;Shadows
*Matthew Lewis as himself
*Holly Nielsen as herself
*Dr. Christopher Harding as himself
*Prof. Fredrick Cryns as himself
*Prof. Thomas Lockley as himself
*Nathan Ledbetter as himself
*Lesley Downer as herself
*Dr. Tomoko Lisa Kate Kitagawa as herself
;Syndicate
*Matthew Lewis as himself
*Alexandra Churchill as herself
*Dr. Jonah Miller as himself
*Tom Furber as himself
*Shrabani Basu as herself
;Odyssey
*Matthew Lewis as himself
*Prof. Helen King as herself
*Dr. Nigel Spivey as himself
*Tristan Hughes as himself
;Origins
*Matthew Lewis as himself
*Prof. Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones as himself
*Dr. Chris Naunton as himself
*Dr. Jen Gerrish as herself
;Liberation
*Matthew Lewis as himself
*Prof. Francis Cogliano as himself
*Don Wildman as himself
*Alexis Coe as herself
;Unity
*Matthew Lewis as himself
*Dan Snow as himself
*Prof. David Andress as himself
*Dr. Maddy Pelling as herself
*Dr. Anthony Delaney as himself
;Valhalla
*Matthew Lewis as himself
*Prof. Máire Ní Mhaonaigh as herself
*Dr. Kelly Fitzgerald as herself
==Gallery==
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AC Echoes of History Shadows.jpg|Shadows title card
AC Echoes of History Syndicate.jpg|Syndicate title card
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AC Echoes of History Liberation.jpg|Liberation title card
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Renaissance title card
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Echoes of Valhalla- Episode 1 - The Sons of the Great North
ECHOES OF HISTORY - RAGNARÖK EP 1 - The birth of the universe
ECHOES OF HISTORY - RAGNARÖK EP 2 - Nine vast and rich realms
ECHOES OF HISTORY - RAGNARÖK EP 3 - Exploits of the gods
ECHOES OF HISTORY - RAGNARÖK EP 4 - Loki, the fun god turned murderous pariah
ECHOES OF HISTORY - RAGNARÖK EP 5 - Ragnarök, Twilight of the Gods
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==References==
==External links==
*Echoes of History on Spotify
*Echoes of History on other platforms
fr:Échos de l'Histoire
de:Echos der Geschichte
zh:历史的回声
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