As one of America's first 'spy families', the Culper Ring played an influential role in the American Revolution. Yet their identities remained a mystery for centuries.
Gathering information for George Washington, a group of seemingly ordinary citizens - a farmer, a whaleboat captain, a pub landlord and a merchant - not only helped turn the tide of the war, but also shaped the world of espionage we know today.
Video by Maria Badia
Animation by Dan John
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21 окт 2024
