How a secret spy ring influenced the birth of the US - BBC REEL |
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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 #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews |