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FAS -- Federation of
American Scientists:
Intelligent Source
Program

http://fas.org/irp/world/index.html
A detailed database about intelligence and security agencies around the world, revealing stimulating information on the mysterious KGB, CIA, MI6, etc.


Wilson Center: Cold War International History Project

http://www.wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=topics.home&topic_id=1409
A collection of documents on the global and political confrontations between East and West from the end of World War II to the dissolution of the Soviet Union.


CNN -- COLD WAR EXPERIENCE:
"Espionage"

http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cold.war/experience/spies/
The Cold War wasn't only an armed war; it also meant espionage. Learn more about espionage tools and technologies, and assassinations.


Infoplease: Pearson Education

http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0194022.html
Learn about political assassinations and attempts in U.S. history since 1865.


Poisoning Through
the Ages

http://www.portfolio.mvm.ed.ac.uk/
studentwebs/session2/group12/

Find out the mechanism and treatment of different poisons, the history of poisoning, and some famous poisoning cases of past centuries.


Killer Plants: Herbal Folklore

http://www.killerplants.com/herbal%2Dfolklore/
Dig out the historical uses of various herbs!


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