Legacy Podcast
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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.
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“I know lots of people who are very receptive to alternative healing & medicine, and I find it very unnerving how vulnerable some of those people are to the far right.” Afua Hirsch explores how populist parties often deliberately target those outside of the mainstream.
#history #populism
#history #populism
November 29, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Are revolutions contagious? In the latest episodes of Legacy, Peter and Afua discuss how times of upheaval can be alluring to those trying to improve their lives. Listen now on the link in bio!
#history #worldhistory #historypodcast #ww1 #interwarperiod
#history #worldhistory #historypodcast #ww1 #interwarperiod
November 28, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Are revolutions contagious? In the latest episodes of Legacy, Peter and Afua discuss how times of upheaval can be alluring to those trying to improve their lives. Listen now on the link in bio!
#history #worldhistory #historypodcast #ww1 #interwarperiod
#history #worldhistory #historypodcast #ww1 #interwarperiod
“It’s not that I hate immigrants, it’s just that I want to be able to cope better with the cost of living.” Are there similarities between now and the interwar years? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
#history #worldhistory #historypodcast #ww1 #interwarperiod #populism
#history #worldhistory #historypodcast #ww1 #interwarperiod #populism
November 27, 2025 at 8:16 AM
“It’s not that I hate immigrants, it’s just that I want to be able to cope better with the cost of living.” Are there similarities between now and the interwar years? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
#history #worldhistory #historypodcast #ww1 #interwarperiod #populism
#history #worldhistory #historypodcast #ww1 #interwarperiod #populism
In some ways, Nazism offered a religious alternative during the interwar years. From the language used and the songs sung, to the iconography and even the names, religious symbolism was everywhere. In the latest episode of Legacy, we explore how that emotional pull led to the rise of the Nazi party.
November 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
In some ways, Nazism offered a religious alternative during the interwar years. From the language used and the songs sung, to the iconography and even the names, religious symbolism was everywhere. In the latest episode of Legacy, we explore how that emotional pull led to the rise of the Nazi party.
Did going to prison actually help Hitler?
In the latest episodes of Legacy we explore the rise of the Nazis, and trace how chaos, revolution, and a brutal peace deal created the perfect conditions for their emergence.
#history #worldhistory #historypodcast #ww1 #interwarperiod
In the latest episodes of Legacy we explore the rise of the Nazis, and trace how chaos, revolution, and a brutal peace deal created the perfect conditions for their emergence.
#history #worldhistory #historypodcast #ww1 #interwarperiod
November 26, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Did going to prison actually help Hitler?
In the latest episodes of Legacy we explore the rise of the Nazis, and trace how chaos, revolution, and a brutal peace deal created the perfect conditions for their emergence.
#history #worldhistory #historypodcast #ww1 #interwarperiod
In the latest episodes of Legacy we explore the rise of the Nazis, and trace how chaos, revolution, and a brutal peace deal created the perfect conditions for their emergence.
#history #worldhistory #historypodcast #ww1 #interwarperiod
The story of the 1933 Reichstag fire, the moment that escalated the Nazis' power. In the latest episodes of Legacy we explore the rise of the Nazis. Listen now on the link in bio.
#history #worldhistory #historypodcast
#history #worldhistory #historypodcast
November 25, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The story of the 1933 Reichstag fire, the moment that escalated the Nazis' power. In the latest episodes of Legacy we explore the rise of the Nazis. Listen now on the link in bio.
#history #worldhistory #historypodcast
#history #worldhistory #historypodcast
Could greenland become part of the US? And what would be the motivation for it to be so? Learn more in the latest episodes of Legacy! 🇬🇱
#Greenland #Trump
#Greenland #Trump
November 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Could greenland become part of the US? And what would be the motivation for it to be so? Learn more in the latest episodes of Legacy! 🇬🇱
#Greenland #Trump
#Greenland #Trump
What is it about Greenland that’s interested Trump? And why is it suddenly so important globally? Learn more in the latest episodes of Legacy! 🇬🇱
#greenland #trump #history
#greenland #trump #history
November 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
What is it about Greenland that’s interested Trump? And why is it suddenly so important globally? Learn more in the latest episodes of Legacy! 🇬🇱
#greenland #trump #history
#greenland #trump #history
“Maybe in a funny way he’s done a favour for the Greenlandic people.” Has Trump actually helped Greenland? Drop a comment with your thoughts 🇬🇱🎧
#greenland #trump #history #donaldtrump
#greenland #trump #history #donaldtrump
November 21, 2025 at 8:02 AM
“Maybe in a funny way he’s done a favour for the Greenlandic people.” Has Trump actually helped Greenland? Drop a comment with your thoughts 🇬🇱🎧
#greenland #trump #history #donaldtrump
#greenland #trump #history #donaldtrump
Has Trump actually helped Greenland? Drop a comment with your thoughts 🇬🇱🎧
#greenland #trump #history #donaldtrump #greenlandcontroversy #historyfacts
#greenland #trump #history #donaldtrump #greenlandcontroversy #historyfacts
November 20, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Has Trump actually helped Greenland? Drop a comment with your thoughts 🇬🇱🎧
#greenland #trump #history #donaldtrump #greenlandcontroversy #historyfacts
#greenland #trump #history #donaldtrump #greenlandcontroversy #historyfacts
What’s the political landscape in Greenland actually like? Learn more in the latest episodes of Legacy! 🇬🇱
#greenlandcontroversy #historyfacts #geopolitics #politicalnews #greenland
#greenlandcontroversy #historyfacts #geopolitics #politicalnews #greenland
November 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
What’s the political landscape in Greenland actually like? Learn more in the latest episodes of Legacy! 🇬🇱
#greenlandcontroversy #historyfacts #geopolitics #politicalnews #greenland
#greenlandcontroversy #historyfacts #geopolitics #politicalnews #greenland
Have you heard of the lost colonies of Greenland? Learn more in the latest episodes of Legacy! 🇬🇱
#greenland #arctic
#greenland #arctic
November 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Have you heard of the lost colonies of Greenland? Learn more in the latest episodes of Legacy! 🇬🇱
#greenland #arctic
#greenland #arctic
Afua Hirsch breaks down the problem with the term “eskimo” in 2025.
Listen to the latest Legacy episode all about Greenland. Hit the link in bio 🇬🇱
#greenland
Listen to the latest Legacy episode all about Greenland. Hit the link in bio 🇬🇱
#greenland
November 19, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Afua Hirsch breaks down the problem with the term “eskimo” in 2025.
Listen to the latest Legacy episode all about Greenland. Hit the link in bio 🇬🇱
#greenland
Listen to the latest Legacy episode all about Greenland. Hit the link in bio 🇬🇱
#greenland
How much do you know about Greenland? 🇬🇱
In the next two episodes of Legacy, we dive into the Danish island that attracted the eyes of the world when a certain Donald Trump suddenly took a very keen interest. Hit the link in bio to listen now 🎧
#greenland #trump #history
In the next two episodes of Legacy, we dive into the Danish island that attracted the eyes of the world when a certain Donald Trump suddenly took a very keen interest. Hit the link in bio to listen now 🎧
#greenland #trump #history
November 18, 2025 at 5:57 PM
How much do you know about Greenland? 🇬🇱
In the next two episodes of Legacy, we dive into the Danish island that attracted the eyes of the world when a certain Donald Trump suddenly took a very keen interest. Hit the link in bio to listen now 🎧
#greenland #trump #history
In the next two episodes of Legacy, we dive into the Danish island that attracted the eyes of the world when a certain Donald Trump suddenly took a very keen interest. Hit the link in bio to listen now 🎧
#greenland #trump #history
This week on Legacy, we look at Greenland; colossal, misunderstood, and suddenly the centre of global power politics. From Viking PR stunts to Danish colonialism to today’s strategic tug-of-war, this is the story of the world’s most important island.
Listen now 🇬🇱
Listen now 🇬🇱
November 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This week on Legacy, we look at Greenland; colossal, misunderstood, and suddenly the centre of global power politics. From Viking PR stunts to Danish colonialism to today’s strategic tug-of-war, this is the story of the world’s most important island.
Listen now 🇬🇱
Listen now 🇬🇱
"Power is not residing within African countries, in spite of all the formal architecture of independence."
Listen to the latest episode of Legacy now 🎧
#legacy #history #africa #colonialism
Listen to the latest episode of Legacy now 🎧
#legacy #history #africa #colonialism
November 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
"Power is not residing within African countries, in spite of all the formal architecture of independence."
Listen to the latest episode of Legacy now 🎧
#legacy #history #africa #colonialism
Listen to the latest episode of Legacy now 🎧
#legacy #history #africa #colonialism
"It's not the Western idea of a nuclear family." Afua Hirsh breaks down the matrilineal system. Listen to this week's Legacy topic on Kwame Nkrumah. Available now on the link in bio!
#Africa #matrilineal #AfricanHistory #Legacy
#Africa #matrilineal #AfricanHistory #Legacy
November 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM
"It's not the Western idea of a nuclear family." Afua Hirsh breaks down the matrilineal system. Listen to this week's Legacy topic on Kwame Nkrumah. Available now on the link in bio!
#Africa #matrilineal #AfricanHistory #Legacy
#Africa #matrilineal #AfricanHistory #Legacy
A snapshot of racial divisions around the world in the 1930s, provided by @peterfrankopan.bsky.social. Our latest Legacy series is out now, where we look at the fascinating life of Ghana’s Kwame Nkrumah, and the context for how he rose to power. Head to the link in bio to listen now!
November 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
A snapshot of racial divisions around the world in the 1930s, provided by @peterfrankopan.bsky.social. Our latest Legacy series is out now, where we look at the fascinating life of Ghana’s Kwame Nkrumah, and the context for how he rose to power. Head to the link in bio to listen now!
The theory of the "African personality." What do you think? Listen to the latest episode of Legacy, looking at the life of Ghana's Nkrumah, now!
#Legacy #Ghana #AfricanHistory #History
#Legacy #Ghana #AfricanHistory #History
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The theory of the "African personality." What do you think? Listen to the latest episode of Legacy, looking at the life of Ghana's Nkrumah, now!
#Legacy #Ghana #AfricanHistory #History
#Legacy #Ghana #AfricanHistory #History
African socialism; a pre-European concept.
Do you agree with Nkrumah's idea of African socialism?
#Africa #Socialism #AfricanHistory #Legacy
Do you agree with Nkrumah's idea of African socialism?
#Africa #Socialism #AfricanHistory #Legacy
November 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
African socialism; a pre-European concept.
Do you agree with Nkrumah's idea of African socialism?
#Africa #Socialism #AfricanHistory #Legacy
Do you agree with Nkrumah's idea of African socialism?
#Africa #Socialism #AfricanHistory #Legacy
Who was Kwame Nkrumah? And what was his ideology?
Listen to this week's Legacy to learn about the man hailed as the founding father of modern Ghana and a pioneer for the entire African continent.
#Ghana #AfricaHistory #Legacy
Listen to this week's Legacy to learn about the man hailed as the founding father of modern Ghana and a pioneer for the entire African continent.
#Ghana #AfricaHistory #Legacy
November 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Who was Kwame Nkrumah? And what was his ideology?
Listen to this week's Legacy to learn about the man hailed as the founding father of modern Ghana and a pioneer for the entire African continent.
#Ghana #AfricaHistory #Legacy
Listen to this week's Legacy to learn about the man hailed as the founding father of modern Ghana and a pioneer for the entire African continent.
#Ghana #AfricaHistory #Legacy
This week on Legacy, we introduce Kwame Nkrumah, one of the most consequential figures of the 20th century, hailed as the founding father of modern Ghana and a pioneer for the entire African continent.
Listen now!
Listen now!
November 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This week on Legacy, we introduce Kwame Nkrumah, one of the most consequential figures of the 20th century, hailed as the founding father of modern Ghana and a pioneer for the entire African continent.
Listen now!
Listen now!
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It's 31 October. Most people will be thinking about Halloween. Historians, of course, will be thinking about Martin Luther, who nailed his 95 theses to the church door in Wittenberg on this day in 1517. 1/4
October 31, 2025 at 6:11 PM
It's 31 October. Most people will be thinking about Halloween. Historians, of course, will be thinking about Martin Luther, who nailed his 95 theses to the church door in Wittenberg on this day in 1517. 1/4
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Boom. New ep on Martin Luther on #Legacy - where @afuahirsch.bsky.social and I show how Luther split Europe 1/4
October 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Boom. New ep on Martin Luther on #Legacy - where @afuahirsch.bsky.social and I show how Luther split Europe 1/4