Jack Hemingway: A Life of Adventure
Jack Hemingway entered the army as an officer with the military police; but spent most of WWII assigned to the OSS. Photo: Ernest Hemingway Photograph Collection/John F. Kennedy Presidential Library…
Cary Grant: The Actor Who Spied for Britain
Photo of Cary Grant from the film “North by Northwest” (1959). Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Cary Grant, the iconic British-born American actor known for his suave demeanor and classic films, led a life…
The Vesper: A James Bond Classic
Pexels photo by Engin Akyurt. The Vesper cocktail, also known as the Vesper Martini, is a drink that has become synonymous with sophistication and intrigue, thanks to its association with…
The Great Escape: The True Story of WWII’s Most Daring POW Breakout
Stalag Luft III. Imperial War Museum photo. The Great Escape, a 1963 film starring Steve McQueen, James Garner, and Richard Attenborough, is a classic war movie that dramatizes the daring…
Jeanne Vertefeuille: The Spy Catcher
The mole hunt team. Jeanne Ruth Vertefeuille (December 23, 1932 – December 29, 2012) was a distinguished CIA officer known for her pivotal role in uncovering the actions of Aldrich…
How James Bond Helped Win the Cold War
The Sirkeci Terminal in Istanbul was used as a filming location for the James Bond film “From Russia with Love”. James Bond, the suave British secret agent created by Ian…
“Casablanca”: Winning Hearts and Minds in WWII
Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in a romantic scene. Casablanca, released in 1942, is often hailed as one of the greatest films in American cinema. Beyond its romantic plot and…
Spies in the Crossroads: The OSS’s Strategic Role in Istanbul
Aerial view of the historical peninsula and modern skyline of Istanbul During World War II, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) played a crucial role in gathering intelligence and conducting…
Hitchcock’s Masterpiece: How “North by Northwest” Shaped the Spy Genre
Photo of Cary Grant & Eva Marie Saint from the film “North by Northwest” (1959). Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. North by Northwest, directed by Alfred Hitchcock and released in 1959, is widely regarded…
The Security Risks of Smartwatches
Pexels photo by Karolina Grabowska Smartwatches have become ubiquitous in our daily lives, offering a range of functionalities from fitness tracking to communication. However, these devices also pose significant counterintelligence…