Shakespeare, Ciphers, and Spies

02/11/2022 24 min Temporada 1 Episodio 1
Shakespeare, Ciphers, and Spies

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In this episode, Odd Salon Fellow Eva Galperin brings us a love story with code breaking, featuring Shakespeare, espionage, eccentric millionaires, and the greatest cryptographer you’ve never heard of. Elizebeth Friedman began her career as we all wish we could: by accepting the somewhat dubious invitation of an eccentric millionaire. She went on to lead an extraordinary life filled with code breaking in two world wars, busting smugglers, and debunking false codes. Along the way she found her soulmate. For more about Odd Salon visit oddsalon.com Join us as a Member or on PatreonFollow us Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube