Operation FAREWELL: How the CIA Duped the Soviets
President Ronald Reagan with French President Mitterrand at wreath-laying ceremony at the American cemetery at Omaha Beach in 1984. Department of Defense photo by SPC 5 James Cavalier. During the…
Shaolin Kung Fu: The Ancient Art of Martial Mastery
The two Grand Masters of the Shaolin Temple, Shi DeRu (Shawn Xiangyang Liu) and Shi DeYang (Shi WanFeng), who are descendant disciples of the late Great Grand Master of the…
Mezcal: The Artisanal Spirit of Mexico
Pexels photo by Los Crew. Cropped. Mezcal, often overshadowed by its more famous cousin tequila, is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from the heart of the agave plant, known as…
Spies in the City: The CIA’s Cold War Operations in Berlin
Image of the Berlin Wall taken in 1986 from West Berlin side by Thierry Noir at Bethaniendamm in Berlin-Kreuzberg. The Wall’s infamous “death strip”, on the east side of the…
Breaking the Code: How the VENONA Project Exposed Soviet Spies
National Security Agency headquarters at Fort Meade circa 1950s.National Security Agency photo. The VENONA Project was a top-secret counterintelligence initiative launched by the United States during World War II. Its…
Operation Mount Hope III: A Bold Military Heist
The Libyan Mi-25 taken in Chad by the US Army in 1988 during Operation Mount Hope III. On display at the Southern Museum of Flight, Birmingham Alabama. The Mi-25 is…
Operation Periwig: A Deceptive Masterstroke of WWII
Questionnaire, which was attached in capsules to pigeon legs as part of Operation Periwig. Operation Periwig was a deceptive masterstroke of WWII. The PSYOP operation was conceived in November 1944…
The Red Dot Revolution: Pistol-Mounted Optics for Concealed Carry
Micro red dot sights (MRDS) have become increasingly popular on concealed carry pistols. Their ease of use and compact design make them an attractive option for anyone looking to improve…
The Mentality of a Warrior: Wisdom of Miyamoto Musashi
Statue of Musashi & Kojiro Battle on Island of Ganryūjima. RoninjapanWiki / CC BY-SA 4.0. The only reason a warrior is alive is to fight, and the only reason a…
Mountains of Resistance: The CIA’s Covert Support for Tibetan Independence
Memorial Plaque dedicated to Tibetan Freedom Fighters at Camp Hale. Central Intelligence Agency photo. In the late 1950s, Tibet was under increasing pressure from the Chinese government, which sought to…