Legacy
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From Wondery and Goalhanger Podcasts, 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’re at it, was he even short?) Legacy is the show that looks at big lives from the perspective of now – and doesn’t always like what it sees. Listen to Legacy on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/legacy now.
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Love, love, love this show!
Jul 31
My favourite podcast - hosts are so knowledgeable and have great chemistry. They have taught me so much detailed history I wasn’t aware of!
More entertainment (and editorial) than history
Aug 26
I gave up part way through episode three. First of all Afua Hirsch in particular takes the narrative off in many confusing directions that have nothing to do with Hoover and the time in which he lived. By the time she gets back on track it’s challenging to recall where we are with Hoover’s story. Second of all the disclaimer in each episode about the creation of dialogue attributed to “characters” in the story is insufficient. It’s not possible honestly to attribute ideas, emotions, and feelings to historical personages without attribution. Stick to the facts of what they said or wrote not what you think they likely did. I want to learn more about Hoover and his impact on the modern history of the U.S. so I’ll be reading one of the many biographies written about him rather than completing this podcast series.
Déçue
Aug 17
I usually love your podcast. but not this one on Bob Marley. Too much tchit tchat around the subject but not on the subject itself.
Great Work
May 29
I appreciate Afua and Peter as hosts. Great selection of topics (people) and it’s so well researched.
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- CreatorWondery
- Episodes51
- Seasons12
- RatingClean
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