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Aug 10
1h 6m

Spy Stories: Mata Hari and Richard Sorge

Olimpia Pérez
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In this sleepy episode, we explore the lives and times of two famous spies: Mata Hari in the world of show-business and courtesans in Paris during the Belle Epoque and WW1; and Richard Sorge, a spy for the Soviet Union who provided Moscow with valuable information about Germany and Japan before and during WW2. I hope you enjoy the mystery and intrigue in the ... Show More
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