Witness History Episodes Available now
Battle of Gettysburg
The battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the American Civil War.
The murder of Colombian footballer Andres Escobar
Colombian defender Andres Escobar was murdered after an own goal in the 1994 World Cup.
Slovenian War of Independence
Slovenia's ten day war of independence.
Stonewall Riots
A raid on the Stonewall club in New York leads to the birth of the gay rights movement.
Korean War
It is 60 years since the beginning of the Korean War. Listen to one soldier's story.
Berlin airlift
In 1948 West Berlin was blockaded by the Soviets - all supplies had to be airlifted in.
Pickles and the Stolen World Cup
In 1966 England won the football World Cup. But would there be a trophy to collect?
Cigarette ruling
In 1997 a ruling in America changed the tobacco industry forever.
Peron Returns
In 1973 Juan Peron returned to Argentina from exile. But his homecoming turned to chaos.
Charles de Gaulle's rallying cry
De Gaulle, the BBC and the birth of the French Resistance.
