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

This Is Samurai | The Rise Of Medieval Warlords | 1

Today (02/10/2026) 38:17Women and Healing | It's All On WitchTok | 3

02/05/2026 30:36 Women and Healing | The Original Witch Hunt | 2

02/03/2026 35:00Women and Healing | The Strange Story of the Penis Nest Trapped in a Tree | 1

01/29/2026 43:56The History of Wellness and Wellbeing | Shamans, Oracles and Gurus | 4

01/27/2026 35:04 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.