Project Iceworm: The Cold War’s Arctic Secret
Aerial view of Camp Century, Greenland. U,S, Army. During the height of the Cold War, the United States embarked on a top-secret mission known as Project Iceworm. This ambitious project…
Gin 101: Everything You Need to Know About This Versatile Spirit
Pexels photo by Kyle Miller. The gin and tonic has saved more Englishmen’s lives, and minds, than all the doctors in the Empire.” — Winston Churchill. Gin, a timeless and…
The Power Within: Embracing Self-Reliance and Inner Strength
The swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, armed with two wooden swords, sparring with the old master Tsukahara Bokuden, who defends himself using two wooden pot-lids” by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, c. 1845-46 Cropped. There…
Operation Ghost Stories: Unmasking Russian Spies in America
Russian spy Anna Chapman and an undercover agent meet in a coffee shop in New York, June 26, 2010. Video frame from FBI surveillance video. Federal Bureau of Investigation Operation…
The Mystery of “Donovan of Central Intelligence”: A Classified Comic Strip
Few spy stories are as intriguing as that of “Donovan of Central Intelligence,” a seven-page comic strip from a 1950 issue of Atomic Spy Cases. This comic, which was kept…
Coffee Cocktails: Five Delicious Recipes Using Brewed Coffee
Making of Irish coffee. Photo by Frettie / CC BY 3.0 Coffee isn’t just for your morning routine; it can also be a delightful addition to your evening cocktails. Here…
Sotol: The Desert Spirit with a Rich History
Photo courtesy Desert Door Texas Sotol. Sotol, often overshadowed by its more famous cousins tequila and mezcal, is a distinctive distilled spirit with a rich history and unique production process.…
TRAUMAGEL®: A Promising New Hemostatic Gel
Photo by Cresilon® TRAUMAGEL® is a promising new hemostatic gel developed by Cresilon®, a Brooklyn-based biotechnology company. This innovative product has recently received FDA clearance and is designed to control…
The History of the CIA Seal: A Symbol of Strength and Intelligence
CIA seal in entrance of the CIA headquarters lobby. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) seal is one of the most recognizable symbols of American intelligence. Featured prominently on the floor…
Operation Lemon Aid: Unmasking Soviet Espionage in the United States
United Nations General Assembly Hall. The Soviets used the UN as a front for espionage. Photo by Patrick Gruban / CC BY-SA 2.0. In the 1970s, the Cold War between…