Join Hari and Kimi as they uncover the incredible story of the Portland spy ring, a shadowy group that passed highly classified naval secrets from the UK's Admiralty Underwater Weapons Establishment to the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Discover the network's members – including KGB agent Konon Molody (Gordon Lonsdale) and American atomic spies Lona and Morris Cohen (Helen and Peter Kroger) – their methods of espionage, such as using microdots and hidden transmitters, and how they were ultimately exposed in this thrilling episode of Wiki Featured.Find the original article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland_spy_ring Learn more about the license here: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Madagascar's Elusive Primates: Unpacking the Ultimate Lemur Guide
Join Hari and Kimi as they delve into the fascinating world of Madagascar's lemurs through the pages of the definitive field guide, Lemurs of Madagascar. Discover how this landmark book has evolved over three editions, revealing a growing diversity of these unique primates and sparking debate among researchers. From stunning illustrations to crucial conservation insights and tips for spotting these creatures in the wild, prepare for an exciting journey to the heart of lemur territory.Original Wikipedia Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lemurs_of_Madagascar_(book)Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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The Doomed World of Termina: Three Days to Disaster!
Get ready for a wild ride with Hari and Kimi as they plunge into the surreal and unsettling world of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask! A terrifying moon hurtles towards Termina, and Link has only three days to stop it in this groundbreaking adventure filled with time loops, bizarre transformations, and a darkness unlike any other Zelda game. Can he save the world before time runs out?Original Wikipedia Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Majora%27s_MaskCreative Commons License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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From Town Hall to Throne: Amsterdam's Royal Transformation
Hosts Hari and Kimi uncover the fascinating story of Amsterdam's Royal Palace! Originally a grand town hall in 1655, discover how it became a royal residence for Dutch monarchs, witnessing centuries of history and glittering state occasions. Prepare for tales of Dutch Baroque splendour and royal intrigue!Original Wikipedia source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Template:POTD/2025-04-26License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Engraved in Gold: Roosevelt's Recessed Revolution
Get ready for another fascinating journey into the annals of history on Wiki Featured - Stories from Wikipedia's Daily Featured Articles! Join your hosts, Hari and Kimi, as they unearth the captivating story of the Indian Head gold coins! Discover the tale of presidential influence, artistic vision, and the only US currency to ever feature a truly recessed design!.Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Template:POTD/2025-04-25License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
About Wiki Featured - Stories from Wikipedia's Daily Featured Articles
Wikipedia has a wealth of knowledge - every day it gives you one of its best as a featured article. Your hosts, Hari & Kimi, break it down into fun and rich stories so that you get lost in something NEW, everyday!
Link to the daily featured article can be accessed from here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Featured_articles
Podcast is adapted from the featured article mentioned in the page linked above under the following license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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