The Paris Showgirl Who Fought The Nazis
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
09/11/26
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Josephine Baker went from poverty and segregation in St. Louis to becoming Paris’s most sensational showgirl, captivating Europe with her dancing, sexuality and scandalous performances.
But behind her outrageous persona was an extraordinary woman who became a spy in World War Two, civil rights activist and French national hero.
Joining Kate today is author and Second World War French historian, Professor Amerita Hanna Diamond.
This episode was edited by Tim Arstall. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Freddy Chick.
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All music from Epidemic Sounds.
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History Hit is part of Little Dot Studios, a Certified B CorpTM
Voting is now open for the Listener's Choice Award at this year's Podcast Awards! UK & Ireland listeners please place your vote on the Spotify mobile app here: https://open.spotify.com/s/xhg6PJa
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