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A black and white aerial photo of the Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp. Huts are arranged in grids in different sections around the camp, which is surrounded by woods and fields.

Holocaust Memorial Day 2025

This Holocaust Memorial Day – 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau – NCAP remains committed to caring for and providing access to the visual evidence of the Holocaust in our Collection.

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A black-gloved hand holds a cardboard box. The box is labelled 'GUYANA', dated 1956 and has catalogue information printed on it. In the out-of-focus background are two figures, one bending over a bright red tray.

Project Perspective: Uncovering the Past with Historic Aerial Imagery Through Partnerships

Learn more about how NCAP is innovating digitisation and revolutionising multi-disciplinary research through global partnerships.

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A black and white photo of a man and woman in uniform leaning over a desk. The woman stands with the man seated to her right. The desk is covered with maps, boxes and aerial photos. A 2nd uniformed woman sits at a 2nd desk, comparing a map and photo.

History From a Different Perspective

Kick off the new year by exploring some of the many videos available online that dive into the past, present and future of historic aerial photography.

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A colour aerial photo of a headland protruding into the sea from right to left. The headland is formed of white chalk cliffs and is topped with grass. It narrows to a sharp point and several cliff stacks. A lighthouse is visible on the final stack.

NCAP Reveals the Geology of the World

From tracking geological change to marvelling at the natural wonders of the world, the aerial photography held at NCAP is the perfect medium for illustrating the Earth’s geology.

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