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The Lair of a Spy Historian
The speaker describes a lavish collection of espionage historical artifacts, including books, spy cameras, busts of famous spies, exotic weapons and gadgets. The collection also includes the father of Russian secret photography's negatives and the axe used to kill Leon Trotsky. The collector obtained the axe in Mexico City and also possesses enigma machines. The speaker wonders about the connection between the collector and the original owners of these historical items.