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The Shocking Story Of Robert Hanssen, The Star FBI Agent Who Sold American Secrets To Moscow For 22 Years

In what is now considered the largest intelligence breach in FBI history, Robert Hanssen’s scandal made him millions in diamonds and cash, but cost the FBI $7 million — and the lives of three informants.

By Morgan Dunn • Apr 15, 2021

The Shocking Story Of Robert Hanssen, The Star FBI Agent Who Sold American Secrets To Moscow For 22 Years

In what is now considered the largest intelligence breach in FBI history, Robert Hanssen’s scandal made him millions in diamonds and cash, but cost the FBI $7 million — and the lives of three informants.

By Morgan Dunn • April 15, 2021

This Week In History News, Nov. 8 – 14

Nazi concentration camp unearthed in the Czech Republic, Cold War spy gadgets to go up for sale, prehistoric honey badger uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 13, 2020

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This Week In History News, Nov. 8 – 14

Nazi concentration camp unearthed in the Czech Republic, Cold War spy gadgets to go up for sale, prehistoric honey badger uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • November 13, 2020

Cold War Soviet Spy Gadgets And Assassination Tools Set To Sell At Auction

From a 1958 letter written by Fidel Castro to a gun that looks like a tube of lipstick, the upcoming auction is sure to be historic.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 10, 2020

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Cold War Soviet Spy Gadgets And Assassination Tools Set To Sell At Auction

From a 1958 letter written by Fidel Castro to a gun that looks like a tube of lipstick, the upcoming auction is sure to be historic.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 10, 2020

Inside Operation Paperclip, America’s Secret Program That Employed 1,600 Nazi Scientists In Its Labs

During Operation Paperclip, the records of premier German scientists were expunged so that they could secretly work in American labs to give the U.S. a leg up over the Soviets in the Cold War.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 20, 2020

Inside Operation Paperclip, America’s Secret Program That Employed 1,600 Nazi Scientists In Its Labs

During Operation Paperclip, the records of premier German scientists were expunged so that they could secretly work in American labs to give the U.S. a leg up over the Soviets in the Cold War.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 20, 2020

How Soviet Spy Oleg Penkovsky Single-Handedly Prevented Nuclear War During The Cuban Missile Crisis

In 1962, Soviet Colonel Oleg Penkovsky defied his country to save the world from nuclear war — then paid for his heroism with his life.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 24, 2020

How Soviet Spy Oleg Penkovsky Single-Handedly Prevented Nuclear War During The Cuban Missile Crisis

In 1962, Soviet Colonel Oleg Penkovsky defied his country to save the world from nuclear war — then paid for his heroism with his life.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 24, 2020

This Week In History News, Jun. 28 – Jul. 4

Cold War-era victims of Stalin unearthed, chest of Nazi silver found, medieval Virgin Mary statue accidentally uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 3, 2020

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This Week In History News, Jun. 28 – Jul. 4

Cold War-era victims of Stalin unearthed, chest of Nazi silver found, medieval Virgin Mary statue accidentally uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • July 3, 2020

Why Julius And Ethel Rosenberg Were Executed For Espionage At The Height Of The Red Scare

Was the trial and execution of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg justified — or was it the product of a nation's collective paranoia?

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 12, 2020

Why Julius And Ethel Rosenberg Were Executed For Espionage At The Height Of The Red Scare

Was the trial and execution of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg justified — or was it the product of a nation's collective paranoia?

By Marco Margaritoff • March 12, 2020

Roy Cohn, The Man Who Taught Donald Trump Everything He Knows

Roy Cohn has been called the most malevolent force in 20th-century American politics — and that was before mentoring a young Donald Trump in mafia-style politics.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 5, 2020

Roy Cohn, The Man Who Taught Donald Trump Everything He Knows

Roy Cohn has been called the most malevolent force in 20th-century American politics — and that was before mentoring a young Donald Trump in mafia-style politics.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 5, 2020

Juror Who Helped Convict Crime Boss ‘Whitey’ Bulger Feels Guilty After Learning He Was In MKUltra

Bulger wrote to a juror who convicted him that he would be dosed with LSD, monitored by a physician, and repeatedly asked leading questions like: "Would you ever kill anyone?"

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 21, 2020

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Juror Who Helped Convict Crime Boss ‘Whitey’ Bulger Feels Guilty After Learning He Was In MKUltra

Bulger wrote to a juror who convicted him that he would be dosed with LSD, monitored by a physician, and repeatedly asked leading questions like: "Would you ever kill anyone?"

By Marco Margaritoff • February 21, 2020

The Mysterious History Of Area 51, From U-2s To UFOs

Some are convinced the government uses Area 51 to dissect aliens and study flying saucers. In truth, the classified site has been used to build spy planes — and dump toxic waste.

By Richard Stockton • Aug 25, 2019

The Mysterious History Of Area 51, From U-2s To UFOs

Some are convinced the government uses Area 51 to dissect aliens and study flying saucers. In truth, the classified site has been used to build spy planes — and dump toxic waste.

By Richard Stockton • August 25, 2019