Published Sep 24, 2024

Ciphers, Disguise, and Invisible Ink: Tools of the Trade with Pete Langman & Nadine Akkerman

Delve into the enigmatic world of Elizabethan espionage with insights from Nadine Akkerman and Pete Langman as they uncover secret tactics like ciphers and invisible ink, explore the intellectual landscape of natural magic, and unravel the espionage webs surrounding the Spanish Armada and Gunpowder Plot.

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