69.5: Mata Hari (Part II) - Femme Fatales

Over her decade-long dancing career, Mata Hari redefined what it meant to be an erotic performer. She danced for kings, escorted aristocrats, and basked in her hard-earned wealth. But with WWI quickly setting the world ablaze, she found herself stepping into a dangerous new role - as a spy. 

In part 2 of our exploration into Mata Hari’s life and legacy, she’s courted by competing intelligence agencies, with each trying to turn her skills against the other. And with over 1,000,000 francs on the line, Mata Hari seizes her opportunity. But when a single intercepted telegram changes everything, she must reckon with a new type of challenge: when the same men who built her up decide to burn her down. 

Story starts: 02:27

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📚Sources: 

• Britannica
• BBC
• Gov.co.uk
• The Fries Museum
• Flirting with Danger: The Fantasy of Mata Hari
• Western Front Association

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• Wikimedia Commons
• WikiTree
• The Fries Museum

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