• Mata Hari

  • Mar 3 2025
  • Duración: 9 m
  • Podcast

  • Resumen

  • In the fifth episode of season 19 of 5 Minute Biographies, we uncover the intriguing life of Mata Hari, the enigmatic dancer-turned-spy whose name became synonymous with seduction and espionage. Born Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, she reinvented herself as an exotic performer in early 20th-century Europe, captivating audiences and powerful men alike. But during World War I, she became entangled in a web of intrigue, accused of being a double agent and ultimately executed by the French. Was she truly a spy, or simply a scapegoat in a time of war? Join us as we unravel the story of one of history’s most mysterious and misunderstood figures.

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