{"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/6885489ff7424d491f712b09?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Medieval Holy Land In Assassin's Creed","description":"<p>Ubisoft Developer Interview with Raphael Lacoste</p><p><br></p><p>For nearly two decades, the Assassin’s Creed video games have transported players to worlds of the past. From the hot sands of the medieval Middle East to the frozen Arctic of 18th century Canada; the variety of periods, people and places of the past that have been built from scratch, in detail, is immense. But video games are also meant to entertain, and there are gaps in our knowledge of history which must be filled when creating these interactive worlds for players to escape into.</p><p><br></p><p>Today, Dr Holly Nielsen speaks to Raphael Lacoste, concept artist and art director on the very first <em>Assassin’s Creed </em>game and many more since, to recount the evolution of the series.</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: Dr Holly Nielsen</p><p>Edited by: Robin McConnell</p><p>Produced by: Robin McConnell, Dr Holly Nielsen</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:</p><p>City of Jerusalem by Jesper Kyd</p><p>Meditation&nbsp;Begins 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"}