Ten Fascinating Cold War Spy Gadgets
Robot fish “Charlie” Photo: Central Intelligence Agency. Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn’t.” ― Mark Twain, Following the…
Best of/Interesting Culture Faith LIFE Life and Family MASTERY Opinion PSYCHE Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences Wisdom
Into The Furnace: Epictetus, Bushido & Being Tested
Into The Furnace: Epictetus, Bushido & Being Tested by Donavon L Riley Life often throws us into situations where we face challenges, adversity, and uncertainty. It’s in these moments that…
Julia Child: Chef & OSS Intelligence Officer
Julia Child gives the KUHT audience a cooking demonstration. Photo: KUHT. Houston Public Broadcasting. Released to public domain. I was never a spy. I was with the OSS…” — Julia…
The Double Agent Who Fooled Hitler: The Story of Juan Pujol García
US troops wading through water and Nazi gunfire on Omaha Beach. MI5 double agent Juan Pujol Garcia. played a critical role in deceiving the Germans as to where the landings…
Miles Copeland Jr: Musician & Spy Who Helped Found the CIA
CIA officer Miles Copeland Jr. sightseeing in Beirut in the 1950s with, daughter Lennie, and son and future Police drummer Stewart Copeland. Photo: Central Intelligence Agency. Unlike The New York…
Operation Gold: The Berlin Tunnel
The discovery of the tunnel was planned as a publicity stunt by the Soviets. It backfired when most press coverage praised the boldness and technical skills of building the tunnel.…
Station IX: The Real-Life Q Branch of WW2
The Frythe, a once-private residence that became home to Station IX during WW2. The work of the SOE was of the highest class. They showed themselves capable of deeds of…
The Secrets of Bletchley Park: How Codebreakers Helped Win WW2
Bletchley Park Mansion, the headquarters for British codebreakers during World War II. The mansion is a Grade II Listed Building in England. Photo: DeFacto. CC BY-SA 4.0. No wonder that…
Inside the UK’s Secret Spy Network
SIS Building (or MI6 Building) at Vauxhall Cross, London, headquarters of the British Secret Intelligence Service (SIS). It was built in 1994. Photo: Laurie Nevay. CC BY-SA 2.0. Secret intelligence…
Virginia Hall, WWII’s Most Wanted Spy
Virginia Hall was an exceptional individual who made significant contributions during World War II. Her determination, courage, and intelligence allowed her to excel in espionage and make a lasting impact…