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Rare criminal confessions, British spy secrets from 115 years ago unveiled in new exhibit

The National Archives in London is opening the "MI5: Official Secrets" exhibit which details the history of the British intelligence agency. Century-old evidence will be on display.


Rare criminal confessions, British spy secrets from 115 years ago unveiled in new exhibit
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The British National Archives has announced a new exhibit that may catch the attention of James Bond fans.

The "MI5: Official Secrets" exhibit will be pulling down the curtain on the world of espionage in London.

He added that espionage work is about "ordinary human beings together doing extraordinary things."

Among the many items, there will be a piece of evidence against German spy Karl Muller.

He was executed in 1915 at the Tower of London. 

Also on display will be confessions and surveillance reports relating to the "Cambridge Five," a group of British intelligence officials.

The exhibit is in partnership with the Security Service and will open on April 5. 

Reuters contributed to this report.

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