A History of the World in Spy Objects
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Introducing: A History of the World in Spy Objects
A History of the World in Spy Objects
11/01/23 • 5 min
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.
11/01/23 • 5 min
Daniel Arsham: Jackson Pollock, Number 8
A History of the World in Spy Objects
11/14/23 • 16 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.
11/14/23 • 16 min
Thomas Heatherwick: Poison-Tipped Umbrella
A History of the World in Spy Objects
11/21/23 • 14 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.
11/21/23 • 14 min
Lynette Nusbacher: Button Compass
A History of the World in Spy Objects
11/28/23 • 14 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.
11/28/23 • 14 min
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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 4 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 'Introducing: A History of the World in Spy Objects' 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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