Spy Histories
Spy Histories – The Story Of British Spy Greville Wynne
Welcome to another edition of spy histories. In this edition, we will be focusing on the remarkable life and story of British spy, Greville Wynne. This Cold War story centers around the spying in the 1960s and, in particular, tensions between Britain/America and Soviet Union. In the article, we’ll explore exactly who Greville Wynne was, […]
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The Ruislip Home That Contained A Soviet Spy Ring
Take a trip to Cranley Drive in Ruislip, London today and nothing will seem out of the ordinary. This was also true in the late 1950s and early 1960s but, in fact, there were some important secrets being concealed within a property in this unassuming London suburb. A soviet spy ring was actually in operation […]
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Spy Histories: North Vietnam’s Defence Against America
The cold war was at its height during the 1960s and 1970s. In their fight against communists, America sent men into Vietnam to battle the ‘iron fist’. The mission resulted in over one million fatalities for both sides. It wasn’t a war people believed in; it is the sole reason the flower power movement erupted. […]
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Spy Histories: Rajneesh Movement
In our last spy histories, we detailed how spying has helped with a whole plethora of happenings, most notably wars. Sometimes spying is used in honourable ways for righteous causes, like the prevention of evil, the way our equipment is used. However, it’s not always that way. Due to the power that it yields (consider […]
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World Famous Female Spies Throughout History
Throughout history, espionage has played a huge role in the development and growth of countries all over the world. For years, spies have been gathering intelligence and helping nations by undertaking a number of covert operations. But too often do we forget that some of these incredible spies were women – giving their courage and […]
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Spy Cameras Through History
Spy Cameras may be commonplace on TV and films, but these days they are increasingly being used by individuals to capture secret images of those around them. Spy cameras have undergone substantial evolution since they were first invented, from small wooden hidden cameras to undetectable undercover technologies.
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