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“I really loved the series on Napoleon and Cecil Rhodes and found them informative and interesting. I enjoy the way both presenters challenging current and past viewpoints and how that fits with our modern life now. Perhaps I didn’t love the dramatisation parts as much but it does work. Great work...”Read full review »
Kakanomumu via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/02/24
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“This podcast would have been much improved if there’d been more about Picasso and less personal opinion from the hosts, particularly in the second & third episodes.”
LizAnne S via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/02/24
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“History for 5year olds; stretched out and filled in to maximise content for advertising but painfully simplified and ‘dramatised’. Such a shame.”
ChasWDB via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/29/24
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“Despite the previous reviews .. I think this is a fantastic podcast . It’s a podcast , easy listening . It’s not for you if you have or currently studying towards a doctorate in history ! Be realistic . History isn’t just for the intellectuals! Stop being snobbish ! Highly recommend 👏🏻”
tramilla via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/29/24
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“Too much of the hosts talking about themselves, tried to listen to the last one and had to turn it off, it was more about their opinions and preaching, I would just get into the story and then they would stop the story for ages to talk about themselves or their opinions. Really disappointing as I...”Read full review »
lynzbilbe via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/26/24
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“I’m afraid I agree with EveHWM and others, this format is absolutely beneath both of you.”
aged librarian via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/21/24
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“Great podcast but only one woman featured out of six greats?”
Positivity24 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/17/24
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“I’m going to start by saying - Afua, I love you. You are the voice missing in so many history podcasts!! I was hooked from Season 1 Episode 1. Afua is such a great voice of BIPOC peoples perspectives - thank you, as a fellow POC. The way Peter and Afua converse feels like you are at some intimate...”Read full review »
MangoLassiAllDay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/16/24
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“The potential here lies in interesting (in this case serious) subjects, knowledgeable presenters and the magic of the podcast medium, which comes from more time & space for the natural spontaneity, character & quality of presenters to come out. In their eagerness to copy and paste...”Read full review »
notmebabe via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/13/24
“Please hold with the simplistic and ill informed extrapolations and generalisations. You’re sounding like tabloid journalists. Turing may well have had an eccentric music / arts teacher who joked about maths. Who didn’t ! But to conclude from that Science was not valued is ridiculous. The UK...”Read full review »
Robert C P via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/13/24
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“I really enjoyed the first episode but sadly the series has turned into Woke conversations
Such as… Why does Napoleon have a well tended grave when black slave plantation workers don’t ?
What an imbecilic, ridiculous point !
My poor peasant and merchant ancestors who were Europeans, equally do...”Read full review »
xdefxdefx via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/11/24
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“This could’ve been better without the dramatisation. Instantly patronising.”
Archipelago man via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/11/24
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“Love both presenters and topics. Well done!”
icloud56 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/09/24
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“Having been a fan of Nina Simone, for many years, I was interested in finding out more about her life and career. However, the hosts were difficult to understand., not only because of their accents but the gentleman spoke very fast. This was my first time listening to Legacy and there are...”Read full review »
Woke in Time via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/24
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“… through a coarse and tiresome political ideology. And thus it is no longer what some of us understand as ‘history’. No thanks.”
Aleksandra Tintinfan i UK via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/07/24
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“Refreshing look at historical figures you may have heard only one side of in the past.”
nissaneng via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/24
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“Content is good, but the number of times the presenters mentioned they went to Oxford **eye roll… a form of imperialism in its own right”
Fergie V. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/24
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“Typical biased academic assessment with no regard for the real world.”
Kjp7483 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
03/23/24
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“Not enough detail to the history and too much of Afua’s student politics nonsense. Utterly predictable! Like a dull evening in the students union.”
Sandtribe via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/14/24
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“The reality of who Picasso was I think is essential to understanding the painting. I don’t think we should shy away from it. Obviously he was a bit of a narcissist. I think to become such a great painter and publicist it’s probably an essential ingredient. One thing I do feel is he’s a bit...”Read full review »
osharj via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/05/24
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“I’m a fan of both authors so I was really excited to listen to this. As with all things regarding white history, people don’t like to hear the truth and ignorance is high.
If you really care to unlearn some of the bits about your history that’s uncomfortable then give it a listen and ignore the...”Read full review »
Abi Ravi via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/03/24
“It’s a tough corner of the podcast world, this. You’re up against TRIH which does brilliant funny stuff with charismatic presenters who have a legendary rapport. For example the TRIH mini series on Young Napoleon was the best (and funniest) podcast set ever.
This podcast is okay because it gives...”Read full review »
Eve HWM via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/01/24
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“As a physician who did not get time to take nearly enough history classes in college, I love podcasts for learning about how fascinating the characters of our past really are. There are many great podcasts for that purpose (1865 is amazing), and this one is an interesting take on the genre. I do...”Read full review »
MD Lisa B via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/24
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“Really interesting but the guy’s Yank mispronunciation of nuclear is irritating, especially for a Brit”
giornaliero_urbano via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/20/24
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“This audible history simply has no comparison. It is the best I know of.”
Anonymous 919 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/07/24
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“Loving this pod. A balanced look at historical figures which is not afraid to ask the awkward questions about ‘heroes’ ‘stars’ or ‘role models’
Afua and Peter are a great team.
The one on Cecil Rhodes was particularly eye opening.”
bobstersaint via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/02/24
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“I love this pod series 👍”
Pipmaxben via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/30/24
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“Really interesting and informative. Really makes you think about these important figures.”
Katherine Bagley via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
01/29/24
“Was initially hesitant after reading such negative reviews - which transpired to be totally without foundation- Absolutely adored the Napoleon & Picasso series, beautifully narrated & easily absorbed - I recommended this pod to my friends & their grandkids listened & enjoyed it...”Read full review »
Flick Harris via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/15/24
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“Episode 4 Napoleon. Afua says that 40,000 Africans enslaved by the British were buried in a mass grave on St Helena. Her own newspaper The Guardian notes that the number was estimated at 5000 and that these were slaves rescued by the Royal Navy when it set about abolishing the slave trade. Freed...”Read full review »
Ellie Poo Boo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/14/24
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“I really enjoyed the episodes! There are events that should be discussed and I think that some history people don’t want to discuss because it is uncomfortable and I think that by discussing it we can make sure that it doesn’t happen again.”
zinth578 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/24
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“Afua Hirsch and Peter Frankopan have no qualms about how many get slaughtered to further revolutionary movements. Frankopan calls the various Terrors of the French Revolution a “dodgy time.” Hirsch describes with glee the exhilaration Napoleon felt in blowing Frenchmen to pieces because they had...”Read full review »
FredTLW via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/07/24
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“The gentleman presenter has odd intonation and sounds like he’s AI. The robots are taking over!”
gbuffry via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/30/23
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“I love the fact that these two are looking back at great names in history and assessing their impact of the world. Factual, relevant and with two experts at the helm. I love it!”
QueenGreen1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/28/23
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“A really fascinating and insightful podcast - so interesting. the only thing that I found eye rolling is that I don’t know if the writers past and present were/are fearful of discussing homosexuality or unaware of what it looks like so to speak, but the descriptors about Rhode’s sexuality is not...”Read full review »
TashaYar88 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/25/23
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“High quality podcast with a great duo who bring different perspectives and insights.”
mountainsonmymind via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/09/23
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“Peter is excellent and of course is an expert. Afua seems to be here only to present her commentary with a barely stifled anger.”
Bob the Listner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/23
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“Really enjoyed these first few episodes and learnt a lot about Napoleon I wasn’t aware of.”
Martin6473 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/08/23
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“Such a fascinating and interesting view on Napoleon. I had no idea he tried to reintroduce slavery in Caribbean! Both historians are great but I particularly enjoyed Afua’s opinions. Fantastic. I cannot wait to listen to 2nd series!”
Sophia123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/07/23
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“Afua hirsch is so burdened with political and social bias the show is already hamstrung. Someone who grew up in a gilded cage but likes to undermine society for own gain. Incredibly boring.”
JBGozzy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/03/23
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“I couldn’t listen to this due to the childish sound effects. Such a shame.”
birdsnbugs via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/01/23
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“Haven’t had chance to listen to any of them yet, but apparently the pace is nice. Looking forward!”
Guy Burgess via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/28/23
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“Introducing Napoleon as famous guy, big name put me right off before we even got started”
Benarchie via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/28/23
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“Listening to the first episode, I wasn’t entirely sure what to make of this show - as the format was so unfamiliar. But having listened to the entire first series, I would highly recommend this: great combination of storytelling and really insightful discussion. The hosts are brilliant as well.”
Jbdcat68 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/25/23
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“I listened to the preview segment and there were issues with the left right stereo balance.”
Negative (geddit?) via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/25/23
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“Nicely paced, accessible and informative. Editing is highly professional and content delivers appropriate depth. Narrators are top notch. Thank you. In a crowded field this one is a star.”
ipaul321 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/24/23
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“This is so fun! Experimental and different with the storytelling element, but also stuffed full of interesting information. Love the hosts too.”
Dizdazdoz91214 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/21/23
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“Great premise and content delivered by two knowledgeable and charming hosts. It’s the total package. There were a few instances during the first episode where Afua offered some incisive comments that were met with either a flippant response (“well, that’s all of empiricism”) or no response, and...”Read full review »
pithypickle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/20/23
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“The first episode can be a bit draining as you’re keen for the story and understanding of history to start stick with it, because after you listen to the first episode, it becomes more riveting with in-depth understanding of Napoleon.”
Arfaos via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/19/23
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