Legacy

Wondery, Goalhanger

Afua Hirsch and Peter Frankopan tell the wild stories of some of the most extraordinary men and women ever to have lived – and ask whether they have the rep they deserve. Read more

Society & Culture History

Episodes

The Age Of Cargo | The TEU | 3

04/23/2026 36:01The Age Of Cargo | Globalisation and the Oceans | 2

04/21/2026 38:07 The Age Of Cargo | The Cargo Ship | 1

04/16/2026 43:30Facelifts | The Gory Truth Behind the Celebrity Glow | 2

04/14/2026 38:24Facelifts | From Jericho to Kardashian | 1

04/09/2026 28:10 Show all episodes

Our take on Legacy podcast

Afua Hirsch and Peter Frankopan invite you to rethink the past and explore the complex lives of historical figures. Legacy, a collaboration between Goalhanger and Wondery, kicks off with a fresh look at Napoleon Bonaparte, promising to challenge our long-held views. Hirsch, known for her work on post-colonial perspectives, and Frankopan, a global history professor, combine their expertise to reevaluate icons like Nina Simone and Mikhail Gorbachev in future episodes. Legacy is a history podcast by Wondery and Goalhanger.