Hindsight

Frida 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 hindsight, it’s easy to see how The Two Fridas can be reconciled into one extraordinary woman. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and FacebookSupport the show: https://www.aljazeera.com/podcasts/hindsight/

Eva 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 FacebookSupport the show: https://www.aljazeera.com/podcasts/hindsight/

Madame 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 propelled her to power and   downfall. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and FacebookSupport the show: https://www.aljazeera.com/podcasts/hindsight/

Amelia 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 result in her demise? Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and FacebookSupport the show: https://www.aljazeera.com/podcasts/hindsight/