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

Legacy Inbox: The Gold Britain Still Won't Return

07/23/2026 28:29World Cup | Migration and the New Asia | 7

07/21/2026 40:15 World Cup | Big Business | 6

07/15/2026 33:51World Cup | The End of the Cold War | 5

07/14/2026 34:17Gary Lineker | Nation, Identity and the Beautiful Game | 2

07/09/2026 25:06 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.