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5.7K views · 122 reactions | "I am ready..." On this day in 1917, World War I spy and the archetype of the femme fatale Mata Hari was executed in France. In an ultimate act of badassery, she refused a blindfold and blew a kiss to the firing squad before her death.  Learn more about other famous female spies or view Mata Hari's bodice on display in the Museum’s Spies and Spymasters exhibit. https://bit.ly/3CZ8HnV | International Spy Museum | Facebook

Was Mata Hari Truly a Spy? She danced her way into the hearts of Europe… and into a firing squad. 💃⚔️ The story of Mata Hari is one of beauty, mystery, and betrayal — but was she truly guilty, or just a victim of war and fear? #MataHari #WWI #DutchHistory #Espionage #HistoricalMystery #TheDutchArcheologist | The Dutch Archeologist

In the new book SECRETS ON DISPLAY, Spy Museum Adult Education Director Amanda Ohlke explores the story of Mata Hari and what made her one of history's most infamous spies. It wasn't just her charm, it was access to the right people, and the right places. From Mata Hari's story to Cold War tunnels to assassination weapons, this book explores 200 artifacts and untold stories from the Spy Museum collection. Available at the International Spy Museum Store. https://spymuseumstore.org/collections/adu

4.6K views · 100 reactions | The tragic story of Mata Hari, the dancer executed as a WWI spy. | Archaeological Wonders | Facebook