Invisible ink & toad poison: tools of Elizabethan spycraft
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Exploring Elizabethan Spycraft: From Micrographia to Babington Plot
Delve into the world of Elizabethan espionage, from Peter Bales' unique handwriting skills to spy Arthur Gregory's involvement in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Discover the challenges of deciphering invisible ink, hiding messages in eggs, and the evolution of espionage techniques during the Elizabethan period, shedding light on the complex nature of surveillance and intelligence gathering in history.
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