Seventy-five years of spyware and stories, locked away from public view… until now. Revisit some of the most daring Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) missions ever attempted, told through the artifacts held at the agency’s headquarters. America’s Hidden Stories: CIA Museum Declassified airs Sunday, September 18th. | Smithsonian Channel

This week, #DecipherCIA features Binary Code. In CIA's museum, there is a message in binary code on the ceiling, representing current intelligence priorities and emerging technology. CIA's mission has always been to provide timely and accurate intelligence to policymakers. As the volume of data available has grown exponentially, the Agency has grown its capability of processing this data to fulfill its mission. Can you make out this binary code message? You can view the full panel on CIA.gov: ht

Imagine you are a spy deep undercover and you have to relay a message to another spy without saying a word. Short of telepathy, how could you possibly convey a secret message without anyone realizing it? Well, how about your shoe laces? Hello, and welcome to The Infographics Show. Today we're looking at the Shoelace Code and other secret techniques used by the CIA. | The Infographics Show