When one of the world's most secretive and far-reaching organizations offers to share how it sees the world, it's worth taking a peek. That's the thought I had when I dove into the CIA World Factbook ...

Author's note -- pt. 1. In the beginning, we knew nothing : the CIA under Truman, 1945-1953 -- 1. Intelligence must be global and totalitarian -- 2. The logic of force -- 3. Fight fire with fire -- 4.

The Ark of the Covenant, an ancient biblical relic, has long captivated historians, archaeologists, and treasure hunters. Recent revelations have reignited interest in its whereabouts, prompting the ...

The World Factbook's website drew millions of views each year, according to the CIA. It's seen here in an archived version from last month. (CIA World Factbook via Internet Archive/ Screenshot by NPR) ...