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”Analysing Historical Imagery with Open-Source Methods” with Annique Mossou and Foeke Postma

Stage Talks with Bellingcat

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Uncovering the True Inventor

The chapter explores the controversy surrounding a historical photo that sparked a debate on the true inventor of a solar panel. Through meticulous research, they uncover evidence that the Smithsonian magazine got it wrong and attribute the invention to George Cove instead of Charles Fritz. They also address allegations of Photoshop and discuss the impact of this misinformation on the understanding of history.

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