{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63d94883bacb1e0011b6409c/687532e6f8babe38ae64b9a0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Assassins and Templars in the Crusades","description":"<p>The heart of the <em>Assassin’s Creed </em>franchise is the deadly rivalry between the brotherhoods of Assassins and Templars. These were real groups in history, whose power and influence in their lifetimes matched the longevity of their reputations. But how much of what we know of the two organisations is myth, and what is reality?</p><p><br></p><p>To help separate fact from fiction, Matt Lewis is joined by Dr Steve Tibble, author of <em>Assassins and Templars: A Battle in Myth and Blood. </em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Echoes of History </strong>is a Ubisoft podcast, brought to you by History Hit.&nbsp;Watch these interviews and exclusive videos on <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@assassinscreedEOH\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">our YouTube channel</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by: Matt Lewis</p><p>Edited by: Michael McDaid</p><p>Produced by: Robin McConnell</p><p>Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff</p><p>Production Manager: Beth Donaldson</p><p>Executive Producers: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre, Steve Lanham, Jen Bennett</p><p><br></p><p>Music by Jesper Kyd</p><p><br></p><p>If you liked this podcast please subscribe, share, rate &amp; review. Take part in our listener&nbsp;survey&nbsp;<a href=\"https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><u>here</u></strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Tell us your favourite Assassin's Creed game or podcast episode at <a href=\"mailto:echoes-of-history@historyhit.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>echoes-of-history@historyhit.com</u></a></p>","author_name":"History Hit & Assassin's Creed"}