While ESPIONART introduces you to key events in the Cold War and explores how artists have responded to them, the best place to keep up-to-date with wider discussions of the Cold War is by following the work of Nick Blackbourn. As well as completing his dissertation as a PhD Candidate in History at the University of St. Andrews, Nick finds time to curate the Cold War Daily online newspaper and to tweet the latest Cold War history news at @coldwar_history.

Nick is currently leading the drive to get Cold War scholars, journalists and enthusiasts online to share their interests in this unique moment in history. He is also working on turning his PhD dissertation into a website, The Soviet Threat, which promises to be an invaluable resource.

To join the global Cold War history debate, remember to share your thoughts using the hashtag #coldwarhist.