Decoding the Mystery of Female Spies

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<p>It's no secret that espionage and spycraft are common tools in the murky realm of geopolitics -- but not every spy is some sort of James Bond type character in a bespoke suit with a penchant for martinis. In fact, some spies aren't even human. Join Ben and Noel as they dive -- ... Show More

It's no secret that espionage and spycraft are common tools in the murky realm of geopolitics -- but not every spy is some sort of James Bond type character in a bespoke suit with a penchant for martinis. In fact, some spies aren't even human. Join Ben and Noel as they dive -- an ... Show More

Discover the real-life mysteries behind James Bond and modern espionage in this captivating episode! From MI6 secrets to unusual disappearances, delve into the world of spies and unanswered questions. Sponsor: Factormeals.com/decoding50 and use code decoding50 to get 50% off your ... Show More

‘Bond girl’ is quite a loaded term. Why aren’t they women? What makes them part of this homologous team? And what does it mean if they have red hair?In this episode, Kate speaks to Dr Lisa Funnell, award winning author and expert on all things Bond. She is here to tell us about t ... Show More

Hayley Atwell, Vanessa Kirby, Sophia Di Martino and Daisy Ridley narrate true stories from the real spies behind the world’s greatest espionage operations. What do they know? What are their skills? And what would YOU do in their position? From Spyscape Studios. Learn more about y ... Show More

In espionage terms, honeytraps are the stuff of legend: a beautiful temptress so seductive that she can convince even the most cunning of men to reveal state secrets. But in the case of Shi Pei Pu and the affair known as M. Butterfly, seduction would turn to love, and a decades-l ... Show More

Aphra Behn, one of the first women in England to make her living as a writer, also just so happened to be one of the country's first female spies.To discover more about the world of female spies, Dr Fern Riddell speaks with Dr Nadine Akkerman, Senior Lecturer at Leiden University ... Show More

Sure, love at first sight may be a real thing -- but, occasionally, there's an ulterior motive involved. Join the guys as they explore the bizarre practice known as the Honey Trap, and why spies throughout history have used this technique to extract secrets, kidnap and even assas ... Show More