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Mar 2021
44m 58s

Femme Fatales Pt. 1: WWII and Origins

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The term "femme fatale" conjures up noir vixens whose sole purpose is to bring the story's male hero to his knees. But sometimes, women behaving badly are just getting things done the only way society will allow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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