Complicated Legacy
93 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 years ago - ★★ - 3 ratingsExploring History and Legacy in Modern Times
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King George VI
June 15, 2018 15:44 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this episode, Gillian and Anika explore the story of King George VI.
Nelson Mandela
June 15, 2018 15:43 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this episode, Elle and Caroline explore the story of Nelson Mandela. The story includes his visit to a Toronto school named in his honour.
Jordan Belfort
June 15, 2018 15:42 - 10 minutes - 9.7 MBIn this episode, Julian and Tyrone explore the story of the real-life "Wolf of Wall Street", Jordan Belfort.
Oprah Winfrey
June 13, 2018 12:42 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MBYou get a podcast! And YOU get a podcast!! Listen in as Tarryn tells the story of Oprah Winfrey.
Joseph Stalin
June 13, 2018 12:30 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBJordan explores the notorious "Boss", Joseph Stalin, in this episode.
Malcolm X
June 13, 2018 12:28 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode, Saja shares details of the life, death, and legacy of Malcolm X.
Gandhi
May 31, 2018 17:42 - 9 minutes - 9.37 MBIn this episode, Maaz explores the comlicated legacy of Gandhi.
Josip Broz
May 31, 2018 17:40 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBIn today's episode, Javit and Shannon tell the story of Josip Broz, former leader of Yugoslavia.
Fidel Castro
May 31, 2018 14:59 - 8 minutes - 8.24 MBIn this episode, Sonya and Molly explore the complicated legacy of the last Cold Warrior, Fidel Castro.
Josef Mengele
May 31, 2018 12:44 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBListen as Michael explores the hugely controverisal Josef Mengele.
Albert Einstein
May 31, 2018 12:39 - 7 minutes - 6.91 MBIn this episode, the scientific and social legacy of Albert Einstein.
Vincent Van Gogh
May 22, 2018 15:23 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBListen in as Faith explores the life and legacy of Vincent Van Gogh.
Bhagat Singh
May 04, 2018 16:16 - 11 minutes - 10 MBIn this episode, Bela shares her thoughts on Bhagat Singh.
Tupac Shakur
April 30, 2018 14:32 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this episode, Caroline and Alex explore the complicated legacy of Tupac Shakur.
Fritz Haber
April 13, 2018 14:13 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBFritz Haber, Nobel Prize-winning chemist, is a controversial and, arguably, tragic figure. Listen in as Zain explores his legacy.
Pablo Escobar
April 12, 2018 17:27 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBWith a person touch that makes the story far more memorable, Paula explores the complicated legacy of Pablo Escobar.
Samuel de Champlain
March 29, 2018 14:58 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBIn our season premiere, Stephen explores the "complicated legacy" of Samuel de Champlain. PS I hope you like puns. PPS If you don't, it's not my fault.
Number 45
June 20, 2017 11:27 - 17 minutes - 15.3 MBIt was inevitable. Listen in as Deja and James deliver a fair, credible story of Donald J. Trump.
Shigeru Miyamoto
June 15, 2017 14:19 - 7 minutes - 6.34 MBListen in as Payton dives deep into "The Father of Modern Gaming" Shigeru Miyamoto.
Chris Hadfield
June 15, 2017 13:11 - 10 minutes - 9.47 MBIn today's episode, Maggie tells the story of Canadian astronaut and modern folk hero Chris Hadfield.
George Orwell
June 01, 2017 15:34 - 14 minutes - 12.3 MBHe is, arguably, more relevant today then he has ever been. Listen in as Lucy and Kurtis tell the story of George Orwell.
Indira Gandhi
June 01, 2017 14:57 - 14 minutes - 12.3 MBListen in as Morgan shares the details of controversial Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Lyudmila Pavlichenko
May 29, 2017 16:23 - 17 minutes - 14.7 MB“I set out to show that a girl could do just as well.” In this episode, Katie passionately tells the story of Lyudmila Pavlichenko.
Raoul Wallenberg
May 25, 2017 17:21 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBSwedish Holocaust Hero Raoul Wallenberg is presented by Danielle in this episode.
Nellie McClung
May 19, 2017 17:55 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBIn a story about more than Canadian Women's Suffrage, Vivien presents the details of Nellie McClung.
William McKinley
May 18, 2017 13:17 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBIn today's episode, Lucy and Victory tell the story of "The Icon of Ohio", William McKinley.
Harriet Beecher Stowe
May 18, 2017 13:15 - 10 minutes - 9.15 MBHave a listen as Rachel presents the story of early civil rights activist Harriet Beecher Stowe.
Vincent Van Gogh
May 10, 2017 18:20 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this episode, Lee Anne and Rianna share the artistic and cultural legacy of Vincent Van Gogh.
Thomas Edison
May 09, 2017 15:24 - 9 minutes - 8.75 MBHe's much more than those cool light bulbs! Listen in as Kathleen tells the story of Thomas Edison.
Clara Barton
May 02, 2017 12:11 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBRobbie-Lynn and Erin present the details of social and medical pioneer Clara Barton in this episode.
Ulysses S. Grant
May 02, 2017 12:10 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBListen in as Emily presents the details of Ulysses S. Grant.
Harriet Tubman
April 27, 2017 14:11 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB"The Moses of Her People" - Listen in as Shefali does a FANTASTIC job telling the story of Harriet Tubman.
Olympe de Gouges
April 06, 2017 14:54 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this episode, Julia present the story of French playwright and feminist Olympe de Gouges.
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
March 30, 2017 12:57 - 17 minutes - 14.4 MBListen in as Abby does a GREAT job telling us about Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and his #EducationForAll philosophy.
Adam Smith
March 23, 2017 14:27 - 23 minutes - 19.4 MB"He made economics a science." Listen in as Thomas does a great job presenting the details and legacy of Adam Smith.
Denis Diderot
March 21, 2017 14:18 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MBIn our season premiere, Natalie tells us the story of Denis Diderot. He's a lot more than just the "encyclopedia guy".
Jean-Michel Basquiat
January 20, 2017 13:37 - 11 minutes - 9.94 MBIn today's episode, Farideh presents the details of famed artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. If you don't know his story, it's definitely worth a listen.
Chairman Mao
January 17, 2017 19:33 - 13 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this episode, Jacob and Majd present the details of Mao Tse-Tung, one of the most notoroius world leaders of the twentieth century.
Nikola Tesla
January 17, 2017 19:32 - 11 minutes - 9.49 MBIn this episode, Dylan tells the story of Nikola Tesla, an inventor whose legacy has grown as the years have gone by.
J. R. R. Tolkien
January 12, 2017 17:49 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this episode, Jared and Jack present the life, work, and legacy of J. R. R. Tolkien.
Joseph Goebbels
January 12, 2017 17:48 - 16 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this episode, Georgia and Mykaela tell the story of Joseph Goebbels.
Muhammad Atif
January 12, 2017 17:47 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MBIn this episode, Soroosh tells the story of Muhammad Atif.
John D. Rockefeller
January 12, 2017 17:46 - 9 minutes - 8.2 MBIn this episode, Tristan and Noah present the financial, social, and philanthropic legacy of John D. Rockefeller.
Robert Oppenheimer
January 12, 2017 17:44 - 10 minutes - 9.22 MBIn this episode, Tyerrell tells the story of the "destroyer of worlds", Robert Oppenheimer.
Sir Frederick Banting
January 12, 2017 17:42 - 12 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this episode, Kadijah presents the details of Sir Frederick Banting, one of Canada's true heroes.
Billy Bishop
December 22, 2016 13:31 - 10 minutes - 9.07 MBIn this episode, Manaar tells the story of Canada's WWI flying ace, Billy Bishop.
Charles Darwin
December 20, 2016 18:43 - 11 minutes - 9.58 MBIn this episode, Imaan and Ymona present the details of Charles Darwin.
Charlie Chaplin
December 13, 2016 18:47 - 17 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode, Katy and Vanessa tell the story of Charlie Chaplin.
Bhagat Singh
December 06, 2016 17:39 - 17 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this episode, Rohan shares the life story of Hindustani revolutionary Bhagat Singh.
Marconi
November 30, 2016 16:16 - 7 minutes - 6.36 MBIn this episode, Sarah and Karima tell the story of Guglielmo Marconi.