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We have seen them in the movies, and we have read about them in books. But can such daring and dangerous spies exist in real life? The answer is a big yes. Many real-life spies are just as fascinating as their fictional counterparts. Below is a list of 10 most daring and dangerous spies.
In today’s history lesson we’ll delve into the stories of the most famous real life spies. Find out about the Cold War spies that duped nations, the most famous female spies, and of course the John Walker spy story.
Espionage is all about secrets and playing a part, so it’s no surprise some of the greatest actors and celebrities of the classic age of Hollywood were in on the spy game. That is what makes the people on this list so surprising. So let’s blow the cover of 13 people you didn’t know were spies.
Many real-life spies have been tasked with missions that are just as dangerous as anything their fictional counterparts would tackle. Maciej Toporowicz, NYC / Getty Images We’ve read about them in books and see them in movies all the time but is the the world of espionage and secret agents really as flashy and exciting as Ian Fleming would ...
We are likely not aware of many real successful spies, especially in more recent times, as their existence and deeds are kept in secrecy. Click here for 27 of history’s most famous spies ...
Here are 8 of the most notorious spies in history, from Queen Elizabeth I’s 16th-century spymaster to the Serbian-born agent who may have inspired the character of James Bond.
You may know these famous names, but you probably don’t know that they were also spies. Uncover the real life stories of famous faces in the world of espionage.
Cher Ami Paul J. Richards/Getty Images Carrier pigeons were crucial during the first world war. Perhaps the most honored of these pigeons was Cher Ami, whose name means "Dear Friend" in French.
Snowden, who found the NSA’s domestic surveillance practices disturbing, collected top-secret documents and leaked them to the media in 2013, after fleeing to Hong Kong.
Discover some fascinating spies in our Spies & Spymasters exhibit, such as Morten Storm, who volunteered to spy against Al Qaeda; celebrated dancer Mata Hari, who spied for the French during WWI; and Mosab Hassan Yousef, a spy for Israeli intelligence.