In this episode, we’ll explore the fascinating life of Mata Hari, the Dutch dancer accused of being a German spy during World War I.
Her tale is one of luxury, seduction, and betrayal, but was she truly a spy or merely a scapegoat in a world gone mad with spymania?
• Mata Hari's execution in 1917 Paris • Her wealthy yet troubled early life • Escape to Paris and rise in exotic dance • Creation of the Mata Hari persona • Her relationships with powerful men • Accusations of being a German spy • French offer to spy against Germany • Arrest after intercepted German telegram • Show trial alleging espionage • Mata Hari as a convenient scapegoat
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/mata-hari
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