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This anniversary is a memorable event and naturally deserves to be photographed by the paparazzi. But what was the story of the invention of the photograph, and how did it become a Victorian icon? A story filled with invention, persistence, a lot of daring do, and possibly holding back some manly tears. Not to mention artistic nudes, pioneering thinking from governments, lots of chemicals and real dedication. 

 This episode covers. 

• Intro & reviews.
• Some all time great photographs.
• The veil of history.
• Early steps towards photography.
• No invention is a vacuum.
• The Daguerreotype and patents
• Henry Fox Talbot & the Calotype.
• The Collodion process
• Photography spreads out around the world.
• What was photography for?
• Photography in India.
• The unflappable Samuel Bourne.
• Yes, but it it art?
• The female nude.
• It’s not just naked women; other uses for photographs.
• The artist creates the truth by destroying it; making fake photos for art.
• What is art, truth and how did all this matter?
• A plea for support
• Thank you’s.
• The Daguerreotype and patents

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