The Renaissance was an age of sweeping transformation in politics, literature, science, art and architecture. Perhaps nothing better represents the... more

The Borgias are a lynchpin in the history of the Italian Renaissance. Their tale of intrigue, corruption and cut-throat ambition... more

The Viking Age saw the creation of new towns and new kingdoms in Britain and Ireland. What impact did Norse... more

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

Viking Age Ireland was divided into many rival kingdoms. However, some men could rise to become High King of Ireland. Men... more

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

The Storming of the Bastille is one of the key events of the French Revolution and is known throughout the... more

Napoleon Bonaparte is a household name; a rare example of someone who is as well remembered by his supporters as... more

George Washington is perhaps the most consequential leader in the USA’s short history. Having demonstrated his leadership credentials as commander-in-chief... more

The shot heard ‘round the world; the start of the American Revolution. An event that would have profound consequences for... more

Assassin’s Creed III offers players a glimpse into the room where it happened - the signing of the Declaration of... more

In 47 BCE, Julius Caesar arrived in Egypt as a victorious general, ready to make an easy alliance with the... more

The Great Sphinx of Giza is the most recognisable statue in the world - and one of the most mysterious.... more

Antony and Cleopatra. Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great. These are household names thanks to Shakespeare’s plays, big budget TV... more

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

A tradition that endured millennia. The ancient Olympic Games began in 776 BC and took place every four years until... more

Around 460 BCE, a man was born in Ancient Greece who would change medicine forever. He invented a new scientific... more

The literal jewel in the British crown, the Koh-i-Noor diamond has a history as rich as its caratage. Queen Victoria... more

The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the late 18th century, giving birth to an era that has changed world... more

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

Queen Victoria was the last English monarch of the House of Hanover and gave her name to an era in... more

What was life like in feudal Japan? If you were born into the chaos of the Warring States period, would... more

During the Onin Wars of the early Sengoku period, Kyoto was razed as civil war struck the Imperial capital. Only... more

In the sixth episode delving into the history behind the latest Assassin’s Creed game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Matt Lewis and... more

Oda Nobunaga. He’s one of feudal Japan’s most infamous and consequential figures, known to many as Japan’s first ‘Great Unifier’.... more

Yasuke is one of the most captivating and yet mysterious figures within Japanese history. In 1581, at the height of... more

When Portuguese merchants ran aground on the Japanese isle of Tanegashima in 1543 two worlds collided - Europeans had encountered... more

In the 16th century, Japan was embroiled in what is known as Sengoku jidai - ‘The Warring States’ period. It... more

Dating from 1467-1603, the Sengoku or ‘Warring States’ period is known as the bloodiest in Japan’s history; an era of... more

Introducing a new chapter of Echoes of History, the podcast that explores the incredible real-life stories and events that inspire... more

The new season of "Echoes of History" features Ubisoft's new game: "Skull and Bones".Bermuda was at the crossroads between Europe... more

The new season of "Echoes of History" features Ubisoft's new game: "Skull and Bones".Who said all pirates were cruel and... more

The new season of "Echoes of History" features Ubisoft's new game: "Skull and Bones.There are opportunistic pirates and those who... more

The new season of "Echoes of History" features Ubisoft's new game: "Skull and Bones.Is it possible to be a military... more

The new season of "Echoes of History" features Ubisoft's new game: "Skull and Bones".You're not born a pirate, you become... more

The new season of "Echoes of History" features Ubisoft's new game: "Skull and Bones".Among pirates, a nickname creates the legend.... more

The new season of "Echoes of History" features Ubisoft's new game: "Skull and Bones".As the son of a Royal Navy... more

The new season of "Echoes of History" features Ubisoft's new game: "Skull and Bones".At the end of the 17th century,... more

The new season of "Echoes of History" features Ubisoft's new game: "Skull and Bones". Inspired by this adventure where players... more

Slavery in medieval Baghdad was complex, and though slaves had some social mobility, the Zanj people had been mistreated and... more

As the chaos of Samarra spreads to Baghdad, the Caliph al Ma'mun leaves the old capital in the hands of... more

In a time of anarchy and political upheaval, the established militant force in Samarra now has unprecedented power over the... more

The murder of al-Mutawakkil marked a drastic change in the politics of Baghdad and Samarra. In the emerging anarchy of... more

In the newly established political capital of Samarra, the Caliph is separated from Baghdad by 60 miles and a wall... more

In a time bound by rigid social and class divides, knowledge and the pursuit thereof often bridged the gap between... more

Sold into slavery from a young age, this medieval rockstar Arib al’Mamuniyya went on to impress the Caliphs, and become... more

How did this famed Arab physician shape the future of medicine and influence the Muslim Empire for centuries to come?... more

In medieval Baghdad, there was a particular focus on two elements of knowledge expansion: recording existing principles, and further expanding... more

The Medieval scholars of Baghdad were obsessed with math and saw it as the ultimate harmony of the universe. Deana... more

In Figures of Baghdad, we’ll get to know some of the great minds of the Abbasid Empire, all of whom... more

The sharing of culture was vital for the Abbasids. Even their predecessors, the Umayyads, had been fascinated by the knowledge... more

Muslims spilled a lot of ink pondering what good government should look like, what a wise ruler should be like,... more

Alongside the Great Mosque, the palace was the first structure built in Baghdad. Let’s imagine this…You’re a new visitor, you’ve... more

Let’s take a jaunt to an ancient structure that made all of medieval Baghdad possible, the caravanserai or funduq. Originally... more

With their elaborate domed ceilings and ornate mosaics, these public steam baths were adopted by Muslims from the Greco-Roman world.... more

The Great Mosque was positioned in the center of Baghdad, with numerous smaller mosques dotted around the various neighborhoods. A... more

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

Originating with the Persian empires, the harem (unlike its salacious modern day portrayals) emerges from the need to create a... more

Medieval Muslims imagined themselves as scholarly warriors, poets, and philosophers, knights, and cavaliers. This elite culture and the way it... more

What would a visitor have seen entering the City of Peace? Deana and Ali tour the medieval metropolis that is... more

Baghdad Soundwalks guides you through the history, intrigue and drama of medieval Baghdad, the setting for Assassin's Creed Mirage. Join... more

With a network of fortifications spanning Europe, the backing of the Pope and a fierce reputation, how did the reign... more

Poisoned blades, a gun, a dagger to the heart - assassinations & killings for political gain have taken place for... more

This is the most sought after Christian relic, believed to have miraculous healing powers and divine origins. What isn’t known... more

In 1192, Conrad of Montferrat was assassinated, the question was, did Richard I have anything to do with it? Then,... more

What does it take to be the Grand Master of the Knights Templar? Robert de Sablé, born into a respected... more

An order of crusading monks draped in white robes marked with a red cross: the Knights Templar perhaps don’t sound... more

Using targeted political murder to protect humanity from injustice and abuse of power, the Assassins are infamous as much for... more

Islamic, Christian and Jewish blood spilled across three centuries in the Eastern Mediterranean and Levant, all under the sanction of... more

Painter, scientist, engineer, inventor, anatomist, sculptor, architect, urban planner, botanist, musician, philosopher, writer : Leonardo Da Vinci was all that... more