Witness History
History told by the people who were there. For nine minutes every weekday, Witness History takes you back to moments which have shaped our world.
Episodes (2794 available)
In 1985, one the world’s most recognisable fashion accessories was launched, the Birkin
11 mins
On 15 July 2016, more than 300 people were killed in the coup attempt
10 mins
In 1999, Canada’s map was redrawn creating Nunavut, a territory showing Inuit land rights
9 mins
In 1967, a lineman’s lifesaving actions were captured in a prize-winning photo
10 mins
In 1916, in Switzerland, an aesthetic began which would influence Surrealism and punk.
10 mins
On 9 July 2011, people flooded the city of Juba as a new nation was born
10 mins
On 10 July 1976, there was an explosion at a chemical factory near Seveso, northern Italy
10 mins
Thousands of workers protested against rent hikes and living conditions in French hostels
10 mins
The story behind the making of an anthem
10 mins
In 1962, first lady Jackie Kennedy took the cameras on a tour of the restored White House
10 mins