Posts tagged with "stripper"

Pulling Back the Curtain on the Controversial Historical Figure in "Mata Hari"

Dec. 6, 2017

Creators Emma Beeby and Ariela Kristantina Bring Mata Hari to Life in New Series from Berger Books - Mata Hari, the infamous "stripper spy," lived a colorful life that came to a dark end. The woman who claimed she was born a Javanese princess died a figure of public hatred when she was executed by a French firing squad in 1917. A century after her death, questions are still raised about her conviction, her life, and the line between fact and fiction. Read More...