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17th-century female spies

17th-Century Female Spies Smuggled Information Through Eggs and Artichokes | Atlas Obscura
In the 17th century, espionage was more diverse than you might think. Not only did female spies exist, they employed some of the most fascinating techniques in their information gathering.

They used artichoke juice as invisible ink, revealing the message using a candle — and there’s video!

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