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Mata Hari: Courtesan Turned WWI Double Agent?

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Sep 17, 202636:54Society & Culture

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...

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