A History of the World in Spy Objects
The Enigma Machine. The B2 stealth bomber. The poisoned-tipped umbrella. Napoleon’s Briefcase of Secrets. As long as there has been conflict, there have been spies, and as long as there have been spies, there have been incredible gadgets and iconic objects. These are the stories of the tools that power the world of espionage, hosted by Alice Loxton. Hit FOLLOW to get episodes every week. Get episodes early and ad-free with Spyscape+.
Episodes (22)
Jung Chang: Chairman Mao Badge
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Tim Marlow: The Welbike
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Alexander Cary: Kim Philby Papers
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Kengo Kuma: Nijo Jinya Hotel
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Gary Powers Jr: U2 Spy Plane
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Tom Ayling: Secret Service Payments Book
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Trevor Paglen: Skynet
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Simon Menner: The Coffee Pot
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The Cultural Tutor: Napoleon’s Briefcase
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Joana Vasconcelos: War Games
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Marc Newson - SR-71 Blackbird
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Dan Snow: PM's Despatch Box
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Daniel Arsham: Animal Farm Cels
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Justin Jampol: Wende Museum Artefacts
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Elizabeth Bruton: Portland Spy Ring Ephemera
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Jason Isaacs: B-2 Spirit
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James Grime: Enigma Machine
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Anthony Horowitz: Joan Bright Astley’s Inner Circle
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Lynette Nusbacher: Button Compass
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Thomas Heatherwick: Poison-Tipped Umbrella
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Daniel Arsham: Jackson Pollock, Number 8
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Introducing: A History of the World in Spy Objects
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