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

1776 | America 250: What the Culture Says | 2

Today (06/18/2026) 36:511776 | The Legacy For Our Culture | 1

06/16/2026 40:40 1776 | The Women Washington Could Never Catch | 2

06/11/2026 36:321776 | The Founding Mothers | 1

06/09/2026 34:06Declaration of Independence | The Brand | 2

06/04/2026 36:29 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.