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 | 181 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||
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Content warning: this episode describes the aftermath of 11 September 2001, including torture and civilian deaths.
How does a country go from the sympathy of the entire world to invading a nation that had nothing to do with the attack?
What does a ... more
Who taught you that the Mongols only destroyed things?
What if the empire that sacked Baghdad also invented blue and white porcelain, elected its leaders, and let the Khan's first wife decide on war?
And why do the Mongols still have a worse reputa... more
Content warning: this episode describes the events of 11 September 2001 in detail.
What if the deadliest terror attack in history began with an American chequebook?
What if the men who carried it out had once been armed, trained and celebrated by t... more
How does a man go from calling Donald Trump a kook and a jackass to becoming his closest ally in the Senate?
What do you give up to keep a seat at the table, and what do you actually get for it?
And when the obituaries settle on calling you a pilot... more
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- Factually incorrect
Mao died in 1976 not 1979. Getting facts wrong is symptomatic of presenters relying on researchers when the topic is not their area of expertise
Apple Podcasts2Rootsy81
United Kingdom17 days ago - Prefer the old format
Used to love the old format but just can’t take to this series. Such a shame :(
Apple Podcasts2L@ur@1234United Kingdom21 days ago - Love legacy
This show has really grown on me - I love the different perspectives both hosts bring to the topics. I also love how it makes me think about events in history in a new and different way. Thank you !
Apple Podcasts5Voilet1717
New Zealand2 months ago - No fun.
I have really enjoyed this podcast for a long time now but am finding Afua’s obsession with colonisation and racism becoming tedious. It is like listening to a cracked record harping on these issues over and over again. There is little enjoyment to following the podcast now.
Apple Podcasts1fragoulis gallowopolous
Australia2 months ago - Previously fantastic, now fantastically mid
When this show first came out it was honestly fantastic. Efua and Peter bounce off each other very well. Their chemistry is great and they are clearly experts in their fields. The original format of the show, focusing on individuals from history were great! Unfortunately now it seems to have deviated and dropped off massively. Random, uninteresting subjects (not even people.. isn’t that the whole point of the show?) that just don’t pique the interest, coupled with incessant political messaging f... more
Apple Podcasts2Jammyad96United Kingdom2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #206 |  United States/History |
Spotify | #34 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #51 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #88 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #50 | Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #233 |  France/History |
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What is Legacy about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Two historians with complementary perspectives explore biographies and legacies of influential figures, often tying personal narratives to larger social and political themes. Episodes frequently hinge on questions of how reputations are constructed, the moral complexities of famous lives, and how modern lenses refract past actions. Notable strengths include deep historical context, thoughtful dialogue between hosts, and a willingness to connect biography to contemporary issues, making it appealing for listeners who enjoy rigorous analysis paired with narrative storytelling. A recurring upside is the engaging chemistry between hosts and the breadth of topics, from individual figures to broad cultural trends; a potential drawback for some is ... more
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2. Karim Zidan
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