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. Should Nina Simone’s role in the civil rights movement be more celebrated than it is? When you find out what Picasso got up to in his studio, can you still admire his art? Was Napoleon a hero or a tyrant - or both? (And, while we... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 157 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Why did African Americans spend a century celebrating the Fifth of July instead of the Fourth? Why did a sitting US president personally try to end a journalist's career over one newspaper series? And two hundred and fifty years on, why can't America... more
Who really built American freedom — and why does the answer make so many people so uncomfortable? What happens when an enslaved woman takes the Declaration of Independence more seriously than the man who wrote it? And, when the President of the Unite... more
The Declaration of Independence said all men are created equal. But what did that mean to the women who heard those words and knew they were being lied to? Who were the women the founding fathers never mentioned — and what did they do about it? And, ... more
Who wrote "all men are created equal" — and then went home to more than 180 enslaved people? What does a document actually mean when it excludes women, Indigenous peoples, and one in five of the very population it claims to liberate? And, was the Dec... more
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Apple Podcasts1TrinBin123
United Kingdoma month ago - What happened to this podcast?
The hosts of this podcast are knowledgeable and articulate. Their individual perspectives on infamous figures and their place in history is fascinating. So, my problem isn’t with them, but the format change. This show use to be unique, nuanced now it seems to be highlighting subjects found in trashy media. Diet, exercise, celebrity makeovers. Isn’t this suppose to be a history podcast? As much as I like the hosts, I won’t be listening anymore.
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United Statesa month ago - Just brilliant
I love this Podcast, the breadth of subjects has really increased recently and I appreciate the humour shared between the hosts. Thanks Afua and Peter!
Apple Podcasts5Lomi12United Kingdom2 months ago - The earlier episodes were better
Now it’s potatoes and cargo? How dull.
Apple Podcasts2Podcastreviewer89United Kingdom2 months ago - Why the change?
I really LOVED this podcast. Yes, the retellling using modern ideas of gender and sexuality sometimes seemed a little overdone. But it was endlessly fascinating to dig into the lives and stories of individuals and to rethink who they might have been using our modern lenses. And that was Legacy’s niche. I have no idea why they’ve gone the direction of topics and ideas, which now makes Legacy like so many other history podcasts I already listen to. It’s a disappointing and confusing change in di... more
Apple Podcasts4antillaiseUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #142 | United States/History |
Spotify | #40 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #34 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #65 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #44 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #188 |  Germany/History |
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What is Legacy about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A thoughtful history-and-biography show that re-examines iconic figures through a modern lens, weighing fame against legacy and often questioning the narratives around famous lives. Episodes span political revolutions, art, science, leadership, and cultural impact, with a knack for connecting historical figures to contemporary debates about power, identity, and ethics. Guests and hosts frequently challenge traditional depictions, offering nuanced takes on who these figures were and what their legacies mean today. The format has evolved to shorter, topic-driven profiles, which some listeners appreciate for conciseness and insight, while others miss long-form biographical storytelling. Overall, it's likely to appeal to curious, educated liste... more
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Legacy launched 3 years ago and published 157 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Legacy include:
1. Sir Antony Beevor
2. Christopher de Bellaigue
3. Kim Ghattas
4. Ali Ansari
5. Marlon James
6. Professor Brett Kahr
7. Dr. Susie Orbach
8. Professor Brett Carr
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