Drunk History

S06E07 Femme Fatales

Journalist Maurine Dallas Watkins crafts a dramatic play centered around Chicago’s notorious Murderesses’ Row, exploring the lives of women who committed shocking crimes. Meanwhile, Mata Hari transitions from her role as an alluring exotic dancer to that of a cunning double agent amidst the turmoil of World War I, using her charm and intelligence to navigate the dangerous espionage landscape. The intertwining stories highlight themes of power, femininity, and the complexities of women's roles in society during different historical contexts.