Uncovering History and Politics Through Ancient Cryptographic Devices ๐Ÿ”

Duke University researcher Nicholas Gessler has compiled a fascinating collection of 17th-century cryptographic tools used by intelligence officers, shedding light on historical espionage and political strategies.

Uncovering History and Politics Through Ancient Cryptographic Devices ๐Ÿ”
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Uncovering History and Politics Through Ancient Cryptographic Devices ๐Ÿ”

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Duke University research scholar Nicholas Gessler has created a collection of cryptographic devices used by intelligence officers from the seventeenth century up through World War II. He says studying the devices offers clues about historical events, technological trends and social relations.

Read more here: http://today.duke.edu/2014/03/gessler.

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