The Frame of History: How Photographers Shape Our Understanding The camera's lens offers a glimpse into historical events, but it is also a tool for shaping how we understand them.
Just as photographs can be manipulated or interpreted in multiple ways, history itself is often written by those who hold power and influence.
Understanding the Lens of History History written by the victors suggests that those who emerge victorious in conflicts or have control over a particular narrative are more likely to dictate how events are recorded and remembered.