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The Great Game: Central Asian Spies and Secret Maps
This episode explores the clandestine world of intelligence gathering in nineteenth-century Central Asia, focusing on the rivalry between the British and Russian empires. We examine how figures like Mirza Abdul Ghafour operated as double agents, navigating the treacherous politics of the Khanate of Bukhara and the Emirate of Khiva. The conversation details the role of Sogdian networks in modern espionage, tracing how ancient trade routes were repurposed for political surveillance. Lucas and Luna discuss specific missions, including George Curzon’s travels and Alexander Burnes’ encounters with…
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