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

Inbox: Oranges, Sunshine and a Storm Coming | Sebastian Faulks

10/29/2026 40:43Legacy Live: Elif Shafak | 16 November, Kings Place

10/27/2026 2:16 The Earth Transformed | The Eye of the Storm | 4

10/27/2026 33:18Inbox: Barbara Cartland, The Great Dictator | Matthew Sweet

10/22/2026 43:41The Earth Transformed | Africa and Us | 3

10/20/2026 37:14 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.