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

Facelifts | From Jericho to Kardashian | 1

04/09/2026 28:10Global Impact Of Economic Shocks | The Reconfiguration of the World of 1973 | 4

04/07/2026 42:37 Global Impact Of Economic Shocks | 1973 - Oil and the 20th Century | 3

04/02/2026 47:47Global Impact of Economic Shocks | The Cataclysm of Suez | 2

03/31/2026 55:26Global Impact of Economic Shocks | 1915 and the Dardanelles | 1

03/26/2026 52:11 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.