EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 56 MIN
Stalin's Apostles: The Cambridge Five and the Making of the Soviet Empire with Antonia Senior
from Aspects of History · host Zeb Baker-Smith
Few scandals have captured the imagination quite like the Cambridge Five - recruited in the 1930s, these infamous names would each penetrate the deepest recesses of the British intelligence system while secretly working for the Soviet Union. Their actions compromised operations, reshaped the nation’s security services and left a legacy that continues to echo in today’s world. Joining Phil Craig on the Aspects of History podcast is historian, writer and journalist Antonia Senior, whose latest book, Stalin's Apostles: The Cambridge Five and the Making of the Soviet Empire, reexamines the lives and careers of some of the most intriguing figures in 20th century espionage. She sets forth the state of the world that produced these men, how they were recruited, and just how damaging their betrayal of information was. Episode Links Stalin's Apostles: The Cambridge Five and the Making of the Soviet Empire Antonia Senior Links Antonia on The History Book Buffs Antonia on Twitter /X Phil Links Phil on Twitter /X Phil on Instagram Aspects of History Links AoH online AoH on Twitter /X AoH on Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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