Who Was Mata Hari? The Exotic Dancer Became a Spy During World War I

The story of Mata Hari is a mixture of seduction, politics and tragedy. Born in the Netherlands as Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, she became a cultural icon under the artistic name that would lead her to fame and, years later, to her tragic execution for allegedly being a double spy during World War I. More than a century later, the story of Mata Hari remains a case of mystery and controversy, inspiring films, novels and research that still questi…