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GoldenEye

In the world of espionage, cars aren't just rides; they're extensions of covert identities equipped with cutting-edge tech. The purr of an engine becomes part of the clandestine conversation, creating an espionage story that accelerates like a thrilling chase. This week, we hit the open road looking for adventure and whatever comes our way.

 

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GoldenEye Chase
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GoldenEye's Secrets

Bond’s one true love has always been his Aston Martin. And why not? Our love for the DB5 runs so deep that SPYSCAPE even exhibits the actual 1965 GoldenEye car so memorably driven by 007 (Pierce Brosnan) in his chase with Xenia Onatopp’s Ferrari F355. So buckle up. We’re going behind the scenes to reveal five GoldenEye secrets from Q’s little-known DB5 gadgets to the US Pentagon’s script change demands.

007 UNLEASHED

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AHOTWISO

A poison-tipped umbrella, an animated Animal Farm movie cel, and Napoleon’s briefcase…

 

What does this unlikely trio have in common? Find out in our brand new ‘snackable’ series of podcasts: A History of the World in Spy Objects.


As long as there has been conflict, there have been spies, and as long as there have been spies, there have been incredible gadgets and iconic objects. These are the stories of the tools that power the world of espionage. Join historian Alice Loxton and leading artists, architects, designers, and historians as they share short, sharp, and fascinating insights about extraordinary spy objects.

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    War Games
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    War Games

    Portugal was a brutal dictatorship until a 1974 revolution brought down the regime. At the time, Joana Vasconcelos’ grandfather was a military spy but he died before the young artist could ask him why he was so revered and feared. Her family feigned disinterest and ignored his medals, so Joana decided to poke around in her family’s dark past. She pours her feelings - and findings - in her sculpture War Games.

    MIDNIGHT CONFESSIONS
    G-Wagen Die Hard
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    The G-Wagon Espionage Beast

    The Mercedes G-Wagon has appeared in scores of Hollywood movies - including A Good Day to Die Hard - but during the Cold War British, Soviet, and East German spies used the Geländewagen all-terrain vehicle to chase each other around darkened streets. Speeding? Ramming Soviet cars? It was all part of the adventure for military spy Dave Butler until he found himself stranded behind enemy lines.

    TRUE SPIES
    Car Stunts
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    Spectacular Stunts

    Stunt performers are Hollywood’s shadow heroes, the backbone of action thrillers who straddle the line between bravery and insanity. Here are 10 of the top including the insane skyscraper jump in Fast & Furious 7 but be careful. There are a few secrets spilled along the slippery, exploding path ahead.

    TEN INSANE STUNTS
    Thelma and Louise
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    Cinematic Departures

    Road trip movies are an irresistible mix of escapism, secrets, and danger. When you're out of your comfort zone, anything can happen, so choose your adventure from these top 15 quirky road trip flicks from Thelma and Louise & Last Orders to Channing Tatum’s Dog and Frances McDormand’s Nomadland. Stream one, stream all - they’re a close second to hitting the open road yourself.

    "KEEP GOING"
    The Dealers
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    The Dealers

    FBI agent Michael R. McGowan was stationed in Philadelphia's 'Badlands' during the ‘80s when he devised an ingenious plan: the Bureau would sell its own 'load cars' to drug traffickers. The FBI transformed a rented warehouse into a car showroom and had an auto-body company install hidden compartments in vehicles but could he really convince deadly gangsters that they were all in the same business?

    TAKING DOWN THE MOB

    At SPY HQ you’ll explore hidden worlds, break codes, run surveillance and spot liars - while a system developed with MI6 experts reveals your personal spy role and profile. 

     

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