What impact did historical photography have on the fields of anthropology and archaeology in terms of documenting and preserving information about different cultures and ancient sites?
How did advancements in photographic technology, from glass plate negatives to flexible film, affect the accessibility and popularity of photography during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
What role did early photographers, such as Mathew Brady or Julia Margaret Cameron, play in shaping the artistic and documentary aspects of photography in the 19th century?
In what ways did historical events, such as the American Civil War, influence the development and use of photography as a tool for documentation and storytelling?
What role did photography play in shaping public opinion during the Great Depression, and how were photographers like Dorothea Lange influential in this process?