This week we are bringing you the story of an exotic dancer that rose to fame in the early 20thcentury, Mata Hari. Living quite the life, she would become the archetypal Femme Fatale throughout film and art. Ultimately meeting her demise, being accused of being a spy during World War I. Join us as we discuss the legacy left behind and the myth behind the person.

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Sources for this episode:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mata_Hari

https://time.com/4977634/mata-hari-true-history/

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/mata-hari-executed

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2017/10/15/i-am-ready-mata-hari-faced-a-firing-squad-for-spying-and-refused-a-blindfold/

Femme Fatale: Love, Lies, and the Unknown Life of Mata Hari by Pat Shipman