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Albert Camus: The Absurdity Of It All
July 16, 2025 · 47 minAlbert Camus was a literary giant of the 20th century, known for his philosophy of absurdity in the human quest for the meaning of life. His personal life and North African roots helped shape his writing. In philosophy circles, many…
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Asmahan: The Druze Diva
July 2, 2025 · 43 minAsmahan was a rebel in a world of expectations. From a Druze Princess to exalted singer in 1930s and 40s Egypt – she lived in extremes and did exactly what she wanted. Asmahan also moonlighted as a messenger during the Second World War and…
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Faisal I of Iraq: The Making of a King
June 18, 2025 · 37 minKing Faisal I of Iraq was born in the age of the Ottoman Empire. A key figure in the Arab revolt, his patience, curiosity and diplomacy endeared him to many, including the man who would come to be known as Lawrence of Arabia. But in…
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Shajarat al Durr: From Slave to Sultana of Egypt
June 4, 2025 · 45 minShajarat al Durr was born in the golden age of Islam. Despite her beginnings as a child slave, she went on to become the first woman to sit on the throne of Egypt since Cleopatra nearly 13-hundred years before. But in hindsight, Shajarat…
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Saladin: The Righteousness of the Faith
May 21, 2025 · 39 minSaladin, one of the best known generals of the Middle Ages, led the Muslim military’s campaign during the Third Crusade. And won. In hindsight, he was renowned in both the Muslim and Christian worlds, he was a fierce protector of Islam…
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Raya and Sakina: Egypt’s Sisters in Crime
May 1, 2025 · 52 minRaya and Sakina endured the daily grind of poverty, personal tragedy and societal prejudice in early 20th century Egypt, only to be embroiled in a series of unspeakable crimes. Their names conjure up the same kind of horror and fascination…
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Hindsight: Here's what's in story for Season 7
April 28, 2025 · 1 minActor Charles Dance returns to narrate season 7 of Hindsight. Listen to hear the remarkable lives of some of the Arab world's greatest figures. From Saladin to Faisal I of Iraq and Asmahan to Albert Camus. And infamously, Egypt's most…
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Truganini: The Story of Tasmania’s First People
September 1, 2023 · 47 minWhen Truganini died, she was mistakenly declared the last Tasmanian Aboriginal. Though some say she sold out her people, in hindsight, Truganini’s survival allowed future generations to learn about the near annihilation of the Aboriginal…
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Frida Kahlo: Behind the Canvas
August 18, 2023 · 48 minFrida Kahlo was a master of self portraits. Her uncompromising oil paintings, always deeply personal, dealt with identity, the human body and death. It wasn’t until after her own death that she was regarded as a revolutionary artist. In…
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Eva Perón: Argentina's Controversial First Lady
August 4, 2023 · 46 minEva Perón was a woman who beat the odds to become an inspiration to the people of Argentina. While powerful and popular, in hindsight, she was also complicated and controversial. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and…
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Madame Mao: China's Feared First Lady
July 21, 2023 · 47 minMadame Mao was one of the most powerful women in modern Chinese history. But she left behind a trail of many thousands of graves. As one of the Gang of Four, her violence and acts of revenge had no limits. In hindsight, her ruthlessness…
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Amelia Earhart: American Aviation Pioneer
July 7, 2023 · 47 minAmelia Earhart was a woman of many firsts. She broke aviation records and challenged conventions about what a woman should do. But critics also questioned whether she was even a good pilot. In hindsight, did her daring and desire for fame…
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