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

Jane Austen | Proud Or Prejudiced |2

Yesterday (12/11/2025) 50:04Jane Austen | Making The Small Things The Right Size | 1

12/09/2025 48:09 Kellogg | Snap, Crackle, Pop | 2

12/04/2025 48:39Kellogg | From The End Of The World To Wellness | 1

12/02/2025 45:43The Rise of the Nazis | How Disease and Religion Paved the Way for Evil | 2

11/27/2025 44:36 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.