EPISODE · Sep 17, 2026 · 36 MIN
Mata Hari: Courtesan Turned WWI Double Agent?
from Ridiculous History · host iHeartPodcasts
By any measure, Margaretha Zelle led a fascinating life. As a Dutch dancer, socialite and courtesan called Mata Hari, her globe-trotting lifestyle caught the attention of both German and French intelligence agencies. And she happily took money from both sides. Yet, as Ben, Noel, and Max discover in today's episode, historians are still divided on the facts: Was Mata Hari really a master double agent... or a glamorous government scapegoat? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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