This week, journey back to the 16th century and explore the secrets of Elizabethan espionage with authors Pete Langman and Nadine Akkerman. Host Andrew Hammond uncovers the fascinating world of early modern spycraft and its impact on history. 🕵️‍♂️🔏

Uncover:
-The ingenious tools and techniques of Elizabethan spies
-Spymasters like Sir Francis Walsingham and their networks
-The art of forgeries, invisible inks, and seal-making
-How spies influenced major events like the Spanish Armada
-The dangerous intersection of espionage and religious tension

Pete and Nadine, authors of "Spycraft: Tricks and Tools of the Dangerous Trade from Elizabeth I to the Restoration," reveal the clever masterminds behind early intelligence operations. From ciphers to disguises, discover why creativity and innovation were crucial in the shadowy world of 16th-century espionage.

🧠 Featured Experts:
Pete Langman: Author and historian with a PhD on Francis Bacon
Nadine Akkerman: Author and expert on early modern intelligence

💡 Fun Fact: Pete Langman isn't just a historian - he's also a talented guitarist! Check out his latest project "Dancing With Architects" supporting SpotlightYOPD, a charity for Young Onset Parkinson's Disease.

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Quote of the Week: "Spies are involved with bribery. They cheat and they lie, so it's immoral, and often there are things that are just illegal in other instances, such as forgery of documents. [...] If you are a spy, you are being asked to do that on the job. So it's a dangerous game and the lines are very thin." – Nadine Akkerman

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HOST - Dr. Andrew Hammond, Ph.D. is Historian & Curator at the International Spy Museum, home of the world's preeminent collection of intelligence-related artifacts. He is author of the forthcoming book: "Struggles for Freedom": Afghanistan & US Foreign Policy Since 1979.

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