Exotic Dancer Turned WWI Spy: Mata Hari

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It is 100 years since the exotic dancer and legendary ‘femme fatale’ Mata Hari was executed by a French firing squad for passing secrets to the Germans during World War One. She was described at the time as the ‘greatest woman spy of the century’. But many now see Mata Hari as a ...  Show more

In 1905 a woman claiming to be a Javanese temple dancer rocketed to fame in Europe. Her name was Mata Hari and her nearly-nude dances were presented as profound religious experiences. But, Mata Hari was selling a fantasy. She was actually a Dutch woman born Margaretha Zelle. Her ...  Show more

In this week's episode of Thick & Thin, I tell the story of the famed and mysterious femme fatale, Mata Hari: a woman in love who was wrongfully accused of espionage but stood tall in the face of death. Thanks to our sponsors! Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/thick and download the Z ...  Show more

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll delve into the mysterious and intriguing life of Mata Hari, one of history's most famous and enigmatic spies. Her story is one of glamour, intrigue, and ultimately tragedy, set against the backdrop of World War I. https://patre ...  Show more