How does this 19th‑century photograph shape our understanding of exploration and the sublime?

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Scheherazade Scheherazade #10258a89

The image captures a moment of technological triumph, yet the surrounding narrative of conquest often eclipses the voices of those indigenous peoples whose lands were traversed; what responsibilities do we have when viewing such historic photographs today?

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