A mysterious outbreak of illness struck children in the United States in 1975 triggering a medical breakthrough, the identification and naming of Lyme disease.
A mysterious outbreak of illness struck children in the United States in 1975 triggering a medical breakthrough, the identification and naming of Lyme disease.
A mysterious outbreak of illness struck children in the United States in 1975 triggering a medical breakthrough, the identification and naming of Lyme disease.
A mysterious outbreak of illness struck children in the United States in 1975 triggering a medical breakthrough, the identification and naming of Lyme disease.
In 1996, a fossil unearthed in China delivered the first hard proof behind a once-divisive theory: that some dinosaurs sprouted feathers and ultimately gave rise to modern birds.
In June 2016, Lam Wing-kee who ran Causeway Bay Books was released from detention and held a press conference to expose his treatment at the hands of the Chinese government.
In June 2016, Lam Wing-kee who ran Causeway Bay Books was released from detention and held a press conference to expose his treatment at the hands of the Chinese government.
In June 2016, Lam Wing-kee who ran Causeway Bay Books was released from detention and held a press conference to expose his treatment at the hands of the Chinese government.
In June 2016, Lam Wing-kee who ran Causeway Bay Books was released from detention and held a press conference to expose his treatment at the hands of the Chinese government.
In 2016, the UK voted on whether to remain a member of, or leave, the European Union. Former Irish diplomat Rory Montgomery takes us behind the scenes in Dublin on result night.
In 2016, the UK voted on whether to remain a member of, or leave, the European Union. Former Irish diplomat Rory Montgomery takes us behind the scenes in Dublin on result night.
In 2016, the UK voted on whether to remain a member of, or leave, the European Union. Former Irish diplomat Rory Montgomery takes us behind the scenes in Dublin on result night.
In 2016, the UK voted on whether to remain a member of, or leave, the European Union. Former Irish diplomat Rory Montgomery takes us behind the scenes in Dublin on result night.
In 1981 Australia launched a fight against skin cancer with help from Sid the Seagull and a catchy jingle. The Slip Slop Slap message spread, changing attitudes to sun protection.
In 1981 Australia launched a fight against skin cancer with help from Sid the Seagull and a catchy jingle. The Slip Slop Slap message spread, changing attitudes to sun protection.
In 1981 Australia launched a fight against skin cancer with help from Sid the Seagull and a catchy jingle. The Slip Slop Slap message spread, changing attitudes to sun protection.
In 1981 Australia launched a fight against skin cancer with help from Sid the Seagull and a catchy jingle. The Slip Slop Slap message spread, changing attitudes to sun protection.
In 2000, a stadium concert in Mexico sparked a lightbulb moment for composer Manuel Eduardo Toscano. His insult-filled song, Rata de dos patas, went on to become a huge hit.
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]