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 History of Wellness and Wellbeing | Shamans, Oracles and Gurus | 4

Today (01/27/2026) 35:04The History of Wellness and Wellbeing | The Importance of Sleep and Exercise | 3

01/22/2026 45:15 The History of Wellness and Wellbeing | The First Treatments and Cures | 2

01/20/2026 31:58The History of Wellness and Wellbeing | The Early Years | 1

01/15/2026 38:07Encore: Gorbachev | The Man Who Lost an Empire | 4

01/13/2026 37:17 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.