And here’s a very good and extensive how-to on chronolocation by @sector035.bsky.social https://sector035.nl/articles/chronolocation-of-media #osint
Chronolocation of Media | Sector035
A comprehensive guide to determining dates and times in (online) media
In this article I'll be diving into the world of chronolocation, metadata and...
sector035.nl
December 31, 2024 at 11:05 AM
And here’s a very good and extensive how-to on chronolocation by @sector035.bsky.social https://sector035.nl/articles/chronolocation-of-media #osint
From geolocation, chronolocation, shiptracking, satellite imagery analysis, image verification to flight tracking skills. We want to include as many open source research techniques as possible. Find the latest challenges here: challenge.bellingcat.com
Bellingcat Open Source Challenge
challenge.bellingcat.com
March 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
From geolocation, chronolocation, shiptracking, satellite imagery analysis, image verification to flight tracking skills. We want to include as many open source research techniques as possible. Find the latest challenges here: challenge.bellingcat.com
fuck geolocation, baby stuff, chronolocation is when it's at
The SABR Pictorial blog has a new article, "Which Game Did You See?" by @zinnbeck.bsky.social. It examines a photograph previously identified as the 1943 World Series and the step-by-step research used to determine that it is not from 1943 nor the World Series.
sabrpictorial.com/2025/09/01/w...
sabrpictorial.com/2025/09/01/w...
Which Game Did You See?
By Cary Smith I was working in the SABR-Rucker collection, trying to add missing information, and I came across the photograph above. When I searched the internet, I found it had previously been id…
sabrpictorial.com
September 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
fuck geolocation, baby stuff, chronolocation is when it's at
If you're new to the concept of open source research and are looking for a solid foundation in the basics, our 12-hour webinar: Introduction to Geolocation, Satellite Imagery Techniques & Chronolocation might be for you. www.bellingcat.com/workshops/in...
Introduction to Geolocation, Satellite Imagery Techniques & Chronolocation - bellingcat
Join Bellingcat for an introduction to geolocation, satellite imagery techniques and chronolocation between October 14 and 16, 2026.
www.bellingcat.com
August 17, 2026 at 12:17 PM
If you're new to the concept of open source research and are looking for a solid foundation in the basics, our 12-hour webinar: Introduction to Geolocation, Satellite Imagery Techniques & Chronolocation might be for you. www.bellingcat.com/workshops/in...
How confident are your core research skills?
Skills that are often vital for investigations like geolocation, chronolocation, analysing satellite imagery and general verification?
Practice with real-world challenges on the Bellingcat Challenge site: challenge.bellingcat.com
Skills that are often vital for investigations like geolocation, chronolocation, analysing satellite imagery and general verification?
Practice with real-world challenges on the Bellingcat Challenge site: challenge.bellingcat.com
Bellingcat Open Source Challenge
Test your open source research skills.
challenge.bellingcat.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
How confident are your core research skills?
Skills that are often vital for investigations like geolocation, chronolocation, analysing satellite imagery and general verification?
Practice with real-world challenges on the Bellingcat Challenge site: challenge.bellingcat.com
Skills that are often vital for investigations like geolocation, chronolocation, analysing satellite imagery and general verification?
Practice with real-world challenges on the Bellingcat Challenge site: challenge.bellingcat.com
If you’re looking at Bellingcat investigations and want to start using open source research methods yourself, our 12-hour introductory webinar offers an immersion in the skills and techniques behind open source research. www.bellingcat.com/workshops/in...
Introduction to Geolocation, Satellite Imagery Techniques & Chronolocation - bellingcat
Register here for Bellingcat's Introduction to Geolocation, Satellite Imagery Techniques & Chronolocation webinar taking place in November 2026.
www.bellingcat.com
August 24, 2026 at 3:19 PM
If you’re looking at Bellingcat investigations and want to start using open source research methods yourself, our 12-hour introductory webinar offers an immersion in the skills and techniques behind open source research. www.bellingcat.com/workshops/in...
like, geolocation at night is *tough*, especially in venezuela. anyone who has covered the country can attest. and chronolocation is almost entirely metadata-based right now, even assuming you can get the most useful photos and videos with metadata
January 3, 2026 at 7:07 AM
like, geolocation at night is *tough*, especially in venezuela. anyone who has covered the country can attest. and chronolocation is almost entirely metadata-based right now, even assuming you can get the most useful photos and videos with metadata
On April 29th we have a fast track online OSINT course, introducing you to the basics of verification , geolocation, chronolocation and tracking within 16 hours. www.bellingcat.com/workshops/ap...
April 29 - May 2, 2025 Bellingcat Online Workshop (16-hour) [Americas/ Europe-friendly time] - bellingcat
This online workshop is a verification course and course in social media & individual-focused research
www.bellingcat.com
April 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
On April 29th we have a fast track online OSINT course, introducing you to the basics of verification , geolocation, chronolocation and tracking within 16 hours. www.bellingcat.com/workshops/ap...
WhenTaken
An online game that tests not only geolocation skills, but also chronolocation skills. You have to guess not only the place where the photo was taken, but also the year.
whentaken.com
An online game that tests not only geolocation skills, but also chronolocation skills. You have to guess not only the place where the photo was taken, but also the year.
whentaken.com
October 4, 2025 at 1:03 PM
WhenTaken
An online game that tests not only geolocation skills, but also chronolocation skills. You have to guess not only the place where the photo was taken, but also the year.
whentaken.com
An online game that tests not only geolocation skills, but also chronolocation skills. You have to guess not only the place where the photo was taken, but also the year.
whentaken.com
19th!❄️ Today we wanted to reshare our short guide to navigating social media in times of conflict. From checking the source to understanding the importance of chronolocation, there are some quick tips to follow to help you avoid sharing misinformation: www.bellingcat.com/resources/ho...
Separating Fact from Fiction on Social Media in Times of Conflict - bellingcat
Bellingcat presents a guide to separating fact from fiction with real, recent examples of misinformation.
www.bellingcat.com
December 19, 2023 at 11:16 AM
19th!❄️ Today we wanted to reshare our short guide to navigating social media in times of conflict. From checking the source to understanding the importance of chronolocation, there are some quick tips to follow to help you avoid sharing misinformation: www.bellingcat.com/resources/ho...
10 #OSINT analysis techniques to accelerate investigations
Guide by Nico Dekens:
Link analysis and entity pivoting
Timeline reconstruction
Identity resolution and correlation
Geolocation and chronolocation
Social network analysis
and others.
shadowdragon.io/resources/os...
Guide by Nico Dekens:
Link analysis and entity pivoting
Timeline reconstruction
Identity resolution and correlation
Geolocation and chronolocation
Social network analysis
and others.
shadowdragon.io/resources/os...
September 11, 2026 at 10:40 AM
10 #OSINT analysis techniques to accelerate investigations
Guide by Nico Dekens:
Link analysis and entity pivoting
Timeline reconstruction
Identity resolution and correlation
Geolocation and chronolocation
Social network analysis
and others.
shadowdragon.io/resources/os...
Guide by Nico Dekens:
Link analysis and entity pivoting
Timeline reconstruction
Identity resolution and correlation
Geolocation and chronolocation
Social network analysis
and others.
shadowdragon.io/resources/os...
I'd like to see someone geolocating and chronolocating this. One could try to use the guy's shadow at 0:18 for the chronolocation.
In Iran, people are celebrating in the streets after the US and Israeli attack. Strikes on an IRGC base in Kermanshah province are reported, claims of a destroyed ballistic missile facility in Tabriz, and damage to IRGC sites in Sanandaj and Damavand are also coming in. #Iran
February 28, 2026 at 12:01 PM
I'd like to see someone geolocating and chronolocating this. One could try to use the guy's shadow at 0:18 for the chronolocation.
Considering the fact that I suddenly have 3000 new followers, maybe a short introduction is in order.
Hey people, I’m Gabòr. Originally a geo-/chronolocation enthusiast with a focus on Israel/Palestine.
I don’t post much these days, but when i do, you’ll mostly see my ideas for new OSINV methods.
Hey people, I’m Gabòr. Originally a geo-/chronolocation enthusiast with a focus on Israel/Palestine.
I don’t post much these days, but when i do, you’ll mostly see my ideas for new OSINV methods.
November 18, 2024 at 10:34 PM
Considering the fact that I suddenly have 3000 new followers, maybe a short introduction is in order.
Hey people, I’m Gabòr. Originally a geo-/chronolocation enthusiast with a focus on Israel/Palestine.
I don’t post much these days, but when i do, you’ll mostly see my ideas for new OSINV methods.
Hey people, I’m Gabòr. Originally a geo-/chronolocation enthusiast with a focus on Israel/Palestine.
I don’t post much these days, but when i do, you’ll mostly see my ideas for new OSINV methods.
In the guide, he unpacks how tools traditionally used for geolocation and chronolocation can be used to measure vertical objects on images
September 7, 2023 at 4:35 PM
In the guide, he unpacks how tools traditionally used for geolocation and chronolocation can be used to measure vertical objects on images
Have you tried altering your Timestream to update your current chronolocation to November?
June 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Have you tried altering your Timestream to update your current chronolocation to November?
Advanced Solar Geolocation Tutorial:
For everyone who works with geolocation or chronolocation, I wrote a guide for new method to locate images based only on the time and *a part* of a shadow.
In this scenario, object heights and full shadows are not necessary anymore.
medium.com/@gaborfriese...
For everyone who works with geolocation or chronolocation, I wrote a guide for new method to locate images based only on the time and *a part* of a shadow.
In this scenario, object heights and full shadows are not necessary anymore.
medium.com/@gaborfriese...
Advanced Solar Geolocation Tutorial: Proof of Concept 1
Recently, I worked with Bellingcat to develop the Shadow Finder. Previously, people mostly combined the sun and a location to find the…
medium.com
December 12, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Advanced Solar Geolocation Tutorial:
For everyone who works with geolocation or chronolocation, I wrote a guide for new method to locate images based only on the time and *a part* of a shadow.
In this scenario, object heights and full shadows are not necessary anymore.
medium.com/@gaborfriese...
For everyone who works with geolocation or chronolocation, I wrote a guide for new method to locate images based only on the time and *a part* of a shadow.
In this scenario, object heights and full shadows are not necessary anymore.
medium.com/@gaborfriese...
the bloke who used Lidar, satellite imagery, and photo and and video chronolocation to build the 3D reconstruction of the Butler assassination attempt on the diabetes-on-legs himself. This is not some bloke posting cooked vibes from
May 8, 2026 at 10:38 AM
the bloke who used Lidar, satellite imagery, and photo and and video chronolocation to build the 3D reconstruction of the Butler assassination attempt on the diabetes-on-legs himself. This is not some bloke posting cooked vibes from
Thnx for sharing
Worth adding:
1. GeoGuessr GPT (via ChatGPT)
AI-assisted geolocation, often better than GeoSpy
and
2. whentaken.com
A game that challenges you to find not only where a photo was taken but when.
Sort of GeoGuessr+chronolocation. Lots of fun.
Worth adding:
1. GeoGuessr GPT (via ChatGPT)
AI-assisted geolocation, often better than GeoSpy
and
2. whentaken.com
A game that challenges you to find not only where a photo was taken but when.
Sort of GeoGuessr+chronolocation. Lots of fun.
WhenTaken
whentaken.com
May 12, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Thnx for sharing
Worth adding:
1. GeoGuessr GPT (via ChatGPT)
AI-assisted geolocation, often better than GeoSpy
and
2. whentaken.com
A game that challenges you to find not only where a photo was taken but when.
Sort of GeoGuessr+chronolocation. Lots of fun.
Worth adding:
1. GeoGuessr GPT (via ChatGPT)
AI-assisted geolocation, often better than GeoSpy
and
2. whentaken.com
A game that challenges you to find not only where a photo was taken but when.
Sort of GeoGuessr+chronolocation. Lots of fun.
The video appears to have been recorded in the early morning, approximately between 5:00 and 6:00 a.m. local time, based on the visible direction and angle of the sunlight.
July 19, 2026 at 8:43 AM
The video appears to have been recorded in the early morning, approximately between 5:00 and 6:00 a.m. local time, based on the visible direction and angle of the sunlight.
Great article on the what risks AI-generated visuals, particularly geolocation and chronolocation manipulations, pose to journalism by undermining the reliability of visual content used in investigations and news reporting. Recommend.
The future of visual evidence is at risk. Alberto Puliafito's new piece for The Fix shows how AI image manipulation demands new industry-wide verification standards.
AI-generated images, geolocation, chronolocation and a call for publishers - The Fix
With the arrival of ChatGPT 4o’s image generation capabilities, the already murky waters of AI-generated visual content just got deeper. Let’s see how how AI image manipulation demands new industry-wi...
thefix.media
April 7, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Great article on the what risks AI-generated visuals, particularly geolocation and chronolocation manipulations, pose to journalism by undermining the reliability of visual content used in investigations and news reporting. Recommend.
Nominating Clever Goat games and Teuteuf games! CG is word games and Teuteuf is more geography-focused with some geolocation and chronolocation
clevergoat.com
teuteuf.fr
clevergoat.com
teuteuf.fr
Teuteuf Games - Teuteuf Games
At Teuteuf Games, we develop daily geography and photography games for your entertainment.
teuteuf.fr
July 8, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Nominating Clever Goat games and Teuteuf games! CG is word games and Teuteuf is more geography-focused with some geolocation and chronolocation
clevergoat.com
teuteuf.fr
clevergoat.com
teuteuf.fr
This is a really interesting read on how AI will impact aspects of the open source investigative field (like verification, geolocation & chronolocation). It details how contextual expertise and more transparency will be key for retaining trust reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/ai-unde...
AI is undermining OSINT’s core assumptions. Here’s how journalists should adapt
As generative AI makes fabrication easier and detection harder, experts must evolve its methods, invest in contextual expertise, and adopt transparent workflows.
reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk
December 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
This is a really interesting read on how AI will impact aspects of the open source investigative field (like verification, geolocation & chronolocation). It details how contextual expertise and more transparency will be key for retaining trust reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/ai-unde...
Hello! Just published a write-up for the seventh #OSINT exercise by Gralhix (@gralhix.bsky.social)! This exercise combined #geolocation and #chronolocation, and was a really fun challenge!
Gralhix Exercise #007
This is a writeup describing how I solved Gralhix’s exercise 007. I would highly recommend that you attempt to solve the challenge…
medium.com
April 15, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Hello! Just published a write-up for the seventh #OSINT exercise by Gralhix (@gralhix.bsky.social)! This exercise combined #geolocation and #chronolocation, and was a really fun challenge!
‼️Lerne, Fakes zu entlarven! In unserem OSINT-Kurs erfährst du, wie du Fake News erkennst & widerlegst – mit Techniken wie Reverse Image Search, Geo- & Chronolocation. Jetzt anmelden & Medienkompetenz stärken! #OSINT #FakeNews #Medienkompetenz #FactChecking #VHS
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Die Berliner Volkshochschulen - Kursdetails
Kursdatenbank mit Suchmöglichkeit nach allen Kursen der zwölf Volkshochschulen in Berlin und der Möglichkeit zur Online-Anmeldung.
www.vhsit.berlin.de
March 5, 2025 at 7:13 AM
‼️Lerne, Fakes zu entlarven! In unserem OSINT-Kurs erfährst du, wie du Fake News erkennst & widerlegst – mit Techniken wie Reverse Image Search, Geo- & Chronolocation. Jetzt anmelden & Medienkompetenz stärken! #OSINT #FakeNews #Medienkompetenz #FactChecking #VHS
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Think you can find out when a picture was taken? It’s not always as easy as tracking shadows or looking for dated posters. Here’s a helpful guide from our team on how to confirm the date a photo was captured
Chronolocation: Determining When a Photo was Taken Using Facebook, Google Street View and Assorted Tiny Details - bellingcat
Social media posts, mapping tools and a being aware of small but important details can help researchers determine when an undated image was taken.
www.bellingcat.com
May 8, 2023 at 2:09 PM
Think you can find out when a picture was taken? It’s not always as easy as tracking shadows or looking for dated posters. Here’s a helpful guide from our team on how to confirm the date a photo was captured