The Story of Mata Hari

Hear from Penn State Professor Pat Shipman on her new book: "Femme Fatale: Love Lies, and the Unknown Life of Mata Hari."


Get to know the exotic dancer who was executed for alleged espionage during World War I.


According to wikipedia, Mata Hari was the stage name of Margaretha Geertruida "Grietje" Zelle (7 August 1876, Leeuwarden – 15 October 1917, Vincennes), a Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan who was executed by firing squad for espionage during World War I.