The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong

From Wondery and Goalhanger Podcasts, Afua Hirsch and Peter Frankopan tell thewild 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 itis? When you find out what Picasso got up to in his studio, can you still admire hisart? Was Napoleon a hero or a tyrant - or both? (And, while we’re at it, was he evenshort?)Legacy is the show that looks at big lives from the perspective of now – and doesn’talways like what it sees.Listen to Legacy on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You canbinge episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the WonderyApp, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen now: LINK: Wondery.fm/legacy_TC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're ending this pseudo-series on the golden age of hoaxes with the original mass media fake that started it all.Visit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!​​BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.​​​​Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Napoleon is dead, the cry went out. But he wasn't.Want a month trial of Shopify for just a dollar? Grab it here!Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!​​BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.​​​​Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exploring astrology rivalry and a mysterious prediction in 1708 London, the podcast delves into the origin of the term 'canard' and its misleading story. It also discusses job matching services by Indeed and the art of literary hoaxes, including famous examples like Benjamin Franklin's fake article. Additionally, it explores the fashion influence between the US and England, leading to the term 'Knickers'.

Two classic Constant episodes, re-edited, re-recorded and re-produced. "People this Isle" and "Do Good, Carefully."Want a month trial of Shopify for just a dollar? Grab it here!Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!​​BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.​​​​Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many men tried to claim the invention of anesthesia as their own. It didn't work out well for any of them.Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!​​BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.​​​​Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does every wild west shootout in every movie you've ever seen have to do with the history of anesthesia? You'll find out in the cold open! Then, stick around for the rest.Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!​​BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.​​​​Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The war between humanity and its oldest, archest of enemies: pain.Get 50% off by navigating to factormeals.com/constant50Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!​​BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.​​​​Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exploring the life of the beautiful but destructive Athenian, Alcibiades, his complex relationship with Socrates, cunning political maneuvers, the disastrous Sicilian expedition, and his paradoxical role in Athenian politics. The podcast also delves into ethical reflections, historical parallels, and humorous mythological musings.

Until recently, our understanding of where babies came from was hazy. Which made it easy for a certain class of hucksters to make up crazy stuff about them.Get 50% off by navigating to factormeals.com/constant50Visit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!​​BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.​​​​Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices