Welcome to episode five of Pieces of History. Spies, kidnappings, informants, wiretapping, blackmail, and even murder - the StB was involved in it all.

This week, I’ll be diving into the shadowy world of the Czechoslovak State Security (Státní bezpečnost, or StB) during the Cold War. As the secret police of Communist Czechoslovakia, the StB operated as an extension of Soviet influence, using surveillance, coercion, and fear to maintain control over the population and eliminate dissent.

We’ll explore how the StB was formed, the brutal tactics they employed, their network of informants, and their role in suppressing political opposition. From high-profile espionage operations to notorious cases of persecution, we’ll uncover the chilling history of one of the most feared security agencies behind the Iron Curtain.

Join me as we step into the dark corridors of Cold War espionage and state repression.

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