

”Analysing Historical Imagery with Open-Source Methods” with Annique Mossou and Foeke Postma
Oct 20, 2023
Bellingcat researchers Annique Mossou and Foeke Postma discuss their passion for unraveling historical secrets, including investigations into World War II photo mysteries and the invention of the solar panel. They share their tools and methods for analyzing historical imagery, the importance of open-source research, and the impact of misinformation on understanding history. Topics also include uncovering missing pieces of history, exploring unconventional sources for information, and the potential for crowd-sourcing decoding.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Historical Imagery and Locating World War II Sites
01:46 • 4min
Uncovering the True Inventor
05:31 • 12min
Investigating Historical Imagery for Open-Source Researchers
17:07 • 8min
Exploring Open Source Research and the International Bomber Command Center
24:48 • 2min
Analyzing Historical Imagery Using Open-Source Methods
26:35 • 29min
Discussion on Stolen Art and Historical Imagery
55:30 • 2min