Oliver Tambo led the movement against apartheid in South Africa from exile in Zambia. When he returned in 1990, greeted by Nelson Mandela, there were thousands to welcome him.
Oliver Tambo led the movement against apartheid in South Africa from exile in Zambia. When he returned in 1990, greeted by Nelson Mandela, there were thousands to welcome him.
Witness History tells the story of how Sarah Baartman, abused and paraded in 19th-century European freak shows, was finally returned home to South Africa.
Rogelio Goiburu has dedicated his life to finding the victims of Alfredo Stroessner's 35 year dictatorship in Paraguay, including the remains of his own father.
Rogelio Goiburu has dedicated his life to finding the victims of Alfredo Stroessner's 35 year dictatorship in Paraguay, including the remains of his own father.
Rogelio Goiburu has dedicated his life to finding the victims of Alfredo Stroessner's 35 year dictatorship in Paraguay, including the remains of his own father.
Rogelio Goiburu has dedicated his life to finding the victims of Alfredo Stroessner's 35 year dictatorship in Paraguay, including the remains of his own father.
In 1961, the psychologist Stanley Milgram began a series of experiments to understand whether 'ordinary' people could commit evil acts if ordered to do so.
In 1961, the psychologist Stanley Milgram began a series of experiments to understand whether 'ordinary' people could commit evil acts if ordered to do so.
In 1961, the psychologist Stanley Milgram began a series of experiments to understand whether 'ordinary' people could commit evil acts if ordered to do so.
In 1961, the psychologist Stanley Milgram began a series of experiments to understand whether 'ordinary' people could commit evil acts if ordered to do so.
In 1936, Dale Carnegie wrote one of the world's most popular self help books - How to Win Friends and Influence People. Today, more than 30 million copies have been sold globally.
In 1936, Dale Carnegie wrote one of the world's most popular self help books - How to Win Friends and Influence People. Today, more than 30 million copies have been sold globally.
In 1936, Dale Carnegie wrote one of the world's most popular self help books - How to Win Friends and Influence People. Today, more than 30 million copies have been sold globally.
In 1936, Dale Carnegie wrote one of the world's most popular self help books - How to Win Friends and Influence People. Today, more than 30 million copies have been sold globally.
A look back at some of Witness History's most memorable recent stories, including the man who invented the polio vaccine and how Hiroshima's trees became a symbol of survival.
A look back at some of Witness History's most memorable recent stories, including the man who invented the polio vaccine and how Hiroshima's trees became a symbol of survival.
A look back at some of Witness History's most memorable recent stories, including the man who invented the polio vaccine and how Hiroshima's trees became a symbol of survival.
A look back at some of Witness History's most memorable recent stories, including the man who invented the polio vaccine and how Hiroshima's trees became a symbol of survival.
A look back at some of Witness History's most memorable recent stories, including the man who invented the polio vaccine and how Hiroshima's trees became a symbol of survival.
Extraordinary moments in history as told by people who were there. This episode includes a look at the fall of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. [S]
Extraordinary moments in history as told by people who were there. This episode includes a look at the fall of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. [S]
Extraordinary moments in history as told by people who were there. This episode includes a look at the fall of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. [S]
Extraordinary moments in history as told by people who were there. This episode includes a look at the fall of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. [S]
Extraordinary moments in history as told by people who were there. This episode includes a look at the fall of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. [S]
Our favourite stories this year. We go back to mission control in Houston for the moon landing and look at the radical equal rights laws for women in 1950s Tunisia.
Our favourite stories this year. We go back to mission control in Houston for the moon landing and look at the radical equal rights laws for women in 1950s Tunisia.
Our favourite stories this year. We go back to mission control in Houston for the moon landing and look at the radical equal rights laws for women in 1950s Tunisia.
This month's Witness History comes from the Royal Academy in London, with Razia Iqbal. As part of the BBC's Crossing Divides season, we hear two perspectives on the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis. [S]
This month's Witness History comes from the Royal Academy in London, with Razia Iqbal. As part of the BBC's Crossing Divides season, we hear two perspectives on the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis. [S]
This month's Witness History comes from the Royal Academy in London, with Razia Iqbal. As part of the BBC's Crossing Divides season, we hear two perspectives on the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis. [S]
This month's Witness History comes from the Royal Academy in London, with Razia Iqbal. As part of the BBC's Crossing Divides season, we hear two perspectives on the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis. [S]
This month's Witness History comes from the Royal Academy in London, with Razia Iqbal. As part of the BBC's Crossing Divides season, we hear two perspectives on the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis. [S]