The Camera Never Lies? History Through the Viewfinder

The Camera Never Lies? History Through the Viewfinder

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In the 21st century, we often assume that a picture captures what really happened in a given moment. But on this week’s show, Joanne and Brian look at the early days of photography - when Americans had to figure out how to ‘read’ images - and learn if photos should be trusted at all.





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