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 | 201 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||
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Hosts are great. I am listening to the Dolly season. Guest host thinks that supporting the us military is political? It goes against her values?? Wow
Apple Podcasts4Scuda11
United Statesa month ago - I Think It’s Time To Unsubscribe … 🥺
When they left Wondery+, I gave them a chance. I really did! But the format has changed SO much! I feel like they just talk about random topics that THEY (the hosts) are interested in, not necessarily about History only anymore. And honestly, some of the topics they pick are BORING & I’m falling asleep listening or just “check out” entirely now more often … And this is coming from a HISTORY BUFF, believe me, which is sad because it used to be REALLY good … And when they interview people now, I j... more
Apple Podcasts2Hufflepuff PotterheadUnited Statesa month ago - Peter, get a less biased cohost
I enjoyed the actual history when presented but too much personal political and differing values bashing to continue following. Lots of left leaning, white male hating, conservative bashing for a podcast that is supposed to be about history. Afua can’t even keep her bashing of anyone she disagrees with politically or lifestyle wise out of her review of a book.
Apple Podcasts2EatyourokraUnited States2 months ago - 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 Kingdom3 months ago - Prefer the old format
Used to love the old format but just can’t take to this series. Such a shame :(
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Apple Podcasts | #165 | United States/History |
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Apple Podcasts | #66 |  Canada/History |
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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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