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Raising the flag

Look at one of the iconic pictures from the end of the Second World War. The photograph of the Soviet flag being raised over the Reichstag in Berlin was manipulated. Can you see how? Does a small detail on the famous photo influence your perception of this historical event?

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Investigate the photograph.

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Left-clicking and holding on the image will magnify the part of the image in the magnifying glass.
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Soviet soldiers raise a flag over the Reichstag building in Berlin.
Photo by Jevgenij Chaldej. Source: ČTK

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What feelings does the picture bring up for you?

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Answer the question or write another comment (according to your assignment) in the text box.
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Mark the elements that are important for understanding the photograph and describe them.

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Mark an element by left-clicking on the picture. Right-clicking on the marked point opens a menu of operations: change the color of the mark, (T) write a comment, (X) delete the mark.

Soviet soldiers raise a flag over the Reichstag building in Berlin. Photo by Jevgenij Chaldej. Source: ČTK

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Compare the published photograph with the original version.

Highlight the differences that you find in the photographs and describe them.

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Draw on the image by left-clicking and dragging the mouse. Right-clicking on the shape you drew opens a menu of operations: change the color of the shape, (T) write a comment, (X) delete the object you clicked on.

Soviet soldiers raise a flag over the Reichstag building in Berlin, April 30th 1945. Photo by Jevgenij Chaldej. Source: ČTK

Soviet soldiers raise a flag over the Reichstag building in Berlin, May 2nd 1945. Photo by Jevgenij Chaldej. Source: ČTK

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Think about the photograph’s historical significance.

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Write your answer to the question (or another comment, according to your assignment) into the text box.

How and why did the photographer edit the picture?

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How did the meaning of the photograph change? Why was it adjusted?

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The project was funded by the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic