Asmahan 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 when she was killed under mysterious circumstances, not even the benefit of hindsight would definitively clear things up. 

Asmahan was a rebel in a world of expectations. From a Druze Princess to exalted singer in 1930s and 40s Egypt &ndash; she lived in extremes and did exactly what she wanted. Asmahan also moonlighted as a messenger during the Second World War and when she was killed under mysterious circumstances, not even the benefit of hindsight would definitively clear things up.&nbsp;

They're history’s most famous and infamous people. You’ve heard of them, but now it’s time you hear from them.

They're history&rsquo;s most famous and infamous people. You&rsquo;ve heard of them, but now it&rsquo;s time you hear from them.

Hindsight

Hindsight brings to life some of history’s extraordinary figures for those who want to know about them while being entertained. Step into the shoes of dictators, artists, and famed poets, for a start, and explore the world from their perspective. Catch them in a lie or get caught up in their struggle. Through in-depth research, interviews, and an immersive soundscape, this award-winning docudrama series promises a journey of hope, hard truths, and entertainment.

Hindsight brings to life some of history’s extraordinary figures for those who want to know about them while being entertained. Step into the shoes of dictators, artists, and famed poets, for a start, and explore the world from their perspective. Catch them in a lie or get caught up in their struggle. Through in-depth research, interviews, and an immersive soundscape, this award-winning docudrama series promises a journey of hope, hard truths, and entertainment.

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