National History Day Resources

Go behind the scenes at The National Archives Kew with Dan Snow's History Hit! We let Dan Snow into our Collection Care department to see some treasures and the fascinating work of our colleagues. | The National Archives

The History of Photography Photography, the art and science of capturing images, has evolved dramatically since its inception. Here's a timeline of its key milestones: 1. Early Beginnings Camera Obscura (5th Century BCE): The concept of projecting an image through a small hole was described by Chinese philosopher Mozi and later by Aristotle. It was used for artistic and scientific purposes but could not record images. 2. First Permanent Photograph (1826) Joseph Nicéphore Niépce: In 1826, Niépce