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Stalin's Apostles with Antonia Senior - Gloucester History Festival Special


Published: 17 April 2026 at 00:00 Europe/London

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In the world of espionage, few stories are as captivating and controversial as that of the Cambridge Five. This group of British spies, who sold secrets to the Soviet Union during the Cold War, has been romanticized in popular culture as heroic figures battling against the establishment. But what if the truth is far more complex? In this blog post, we explore the myths surrounding the Cambridge Five, their true motivations, and how they fit into Stalin's overarching strategy for Europe.


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