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: The Falklands Campaign | Milei, Trump and Oil | Book Club

09/17/2026 26:049/11: 25 Years On | The Reckoning | 3

09/15/2026 39:30 Inbox: Yesteryear | Waking Up in 1855 | Book Club

09/10/2026 23:219/11: 25 Years On | The Forever War | 2

09/08/2026 43:45Inbox: Genghis Khan and the Empire We Got Wrong | Marie Favereau

09/03/2026 41:31 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.