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Tom Ayling: Secret Service Payments Book
A History of the World in Spy Objects
02/27/24 • 17 min
Who pays for all the King’s secrets?
In between the lines of a tired old accounts ledger, a hidden history of espionage and scandal lies in wait. Antiquarian bookseller Tom Ayling and host Alice Loxton guide us through the secret affairs of King William III – with direct access to the payments that he kept away from prying eyes.
From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series produced by Alex Burnard, Morgan Childs, Claire Crofton, Joe Foley, Frank Palmer, Kellie Redmond and Isabel Sutton. Music by Nick Ryan.
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Thomas Heatherwick: Poison-Tipped Umbrella
A History of the World in Spy Objects
11/21/23 • 11 min
What was the sharp pain that Georgi Markov felt in his ankle as he crossed London’s Waterloo Bridge one day?
Spoiler: it doesn’t end well for Georgi. Designer Thomas Heatherwick and host Alice Loxton tell the sad tale of a Bulgarian dissident’s encounter with one of the most notorious tools of spycraft.
From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series produced by Alex Burnard, Morgan Childs, Claire Crofton, Joe Foley, Frank Palmer, Kellie Redmond and Isabel Sutton. Music by Nick Ryan.
Jason Isaacs: B-2 Spirit
A History of the World in Spy Objects
12/19/23 • 9 min
How many secrets weigh 1500 lbs, cost $100 million, and travel at 600 mph?
Only one that we can think of. Acclaimed actor Jason Isaacs and host Alice Loxton take us inside the cockpit of Northrop Grumman’s legendary B-2 Spirit – the iconic stealth bomber that epitomized late Cold War ingenuity.
From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series produced by Alex Burnard, Morgan Childs, Claire Crofton, Joe Foley, Frank Palmer, Kellie Redmond and Isabel Sutton. Music by Nick Ryan.
Alexander Cary: Kim Philby Papers
A History of the World in Spy Objects
03/20/24 • 14 min
How does the old spy regard himself, when he’s left alone with his thoughts?
The answer to this question can be found in the aborted memoir of one of the most notorious traitors in history: Kim Philby. Screenwriter Alexander Cary and host Alice Loxton unpick the inner workings of a complicated spy.
From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series produced by Alex Burnard, Morgan Childs, Claire Crofton, Joe Foley, Frank Palmer, Kellie Redmond and Isabel Sutton. Music by Nick Ryan.
Lynette Nusbacher: Button Compass
A History of the World in Spy Objects
11/28/23 • 11 min
How can a button save your life?
It depends on who your tailor is.
Military history expert Lynette Nusbacher and host Alice Loxton discuss an ingenious piece of covert pathfinding technology, designed for RAF pilots stranded behind enemy lines in World War Two.
From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series produced by Alex Burnard, Morgan Childs, Claire Crofton, Joe Foley, Frank Palmer, Kellie Redmond and Isabel Sutton. Music by Nick Ryan.
Anthony Horowitz: Joan Bright Astley’s Inner Circle
A History of the World in Spy Objects
12/05/23 • 10 min
For how long could you keep a secret?
In the case of Joan Bright Astley, the answer was ‘To the grave.’ Acclaimed novelist and screenwriter Anthony Horowitz and host Alice Loxton offer up a gift from the real-life Miss Moneypenny – a formidable woman who protected the secrets of the notorious Special Operations Executive for as long as she lived.
From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series produced by Alex Burnard, Morgan Childs, Claire Crofton, Joe Foley, Frank Palmer, Kellie Redmond and Isabel Sutton. Music by Nick Ryan.
James Grime: Enigma Machine
A History of the World in Spy Objects
12/12/23 • 12 min
How much depended on breaking Enigma’s code?
Mathematician James Grime and host, Alice Loxton peer beneath the hood of one of the most storied inventions in military history: the near-unbreakable Enigma Machine, used by German military throughout World War II as a means of protecting critical communications.
From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series produced by Alex Burnard, Morgan Childs, Claire Crofton, Joe Foley, Frank Palmer, Kellie Redmond and Isabel Sutton. Music by Nick Ryan.
Elizabeth Bruton: Portland Spy Ring Ephemera
A History of the World in Spy Objects
12/26/23 • 13 min
What does it take to betray your country?
Less than you might think. Dr. Elizabeth Bruton and host, Alice Loxton, break down the surprisingly humble tool kit of one of the most destructive espionage networks in British history – the Portland Spy Ring.
From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series produced by Alex Burnard, Morgan Childs, Claire Crofton, Joe Foley, Frank Palmer, Kellie Redmond and Isabel Sutton. Music by Nick Ryan.
Justin Jampol: Wende Museum Artefacts
A History of the World in Spy Objects
01/02/24 • 13 min
To whom do retired spies turn after the collapse of their mission?
Los Angeles’ Wende Museum holds one of the most impressive Cold War collections in the world – and has become something of an amnesty box for old agents seeking to preserve a piece of their former lives. The Wende’s director Justin Jampol and host Alice Loxton explore highlights from the collection and peer into the history of tradecraft.
From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series produced by Alex Burnard, Morgan Childs, Claire Crofton, Joe Foley, Frank Palmer, Kellie Redmond and Isabel Sutton. Music by Nick Ryan.
Daniel Arsham: Jackson Pollock, Number 8
A History of the World in Spy Objects
11/14/23 • 13 min
What connects the radical 20th century painter Jackson Pollock and the CIA?
More than you’d think.
Artist Daniel Arsham and host Alice Loxton share the surprising secret history of Pollock’s 1949 masterpiece, Number 8.
From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series produced by Alex Burnard, Morgan Childs, Claire Crofton, Joe Foley, Frank Palmer, Kellie Redmond and Isabel Sutton. Music by Nick Ryan.
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How many episodes does A History of the World in Spy Objects have?
A History of the World in Spy Objects currently has 23 episodes available.
What topics does A History of the World in Spy Objects cover?
The podcast is about History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on A History of the World in Spy Objects?
The episode title 'Tom Ayling: Secret Service Payments Book' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on A History of the World in Spy Objects?
The average episode length on A History of the World in Spy Objects is 13 minutes.
How often are episodes of A History of the World in Spy Objects released?
Episodes of A History of the World in Spy Objects are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of A History of the World in Spy Objects?
The first episode of A History of the World in Spy Objects was released on Nov 1, 2023.
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