In 1978, Mstislav Rostropovich, one of the greatest cellists in history, was stripped of his Soviet citizenship for engaging in 'unpatriotic activity'.
In June 1982, 10 Peruvian pilots flew a secret mission to Argentina, delivering jets to support the South American nation in its war against the UK over the Falkland Islands.
In June 1982, 10 Peruvian pilots flew a secret mission to Argentina, delivering jets to support the South American nation in its war against the UK over the Falkland Islands.
In June 1982, 10 Peruvian pilots flew a secret mission to Argentina, delivering jets to support the South American nation in its war against the UK over the Falkland Islands.
In June 1982, 10 Peruvian pilots flew a secret mission to Argentina, delivering jets to support the South American nation in its war against the UK over the Falkland Islands.
In 2013, people in Rjukan, Norway experienced winter sunshine for the first time - thanks to three giant mirrors that were placed on top of a nearby mountain.
In 2013, people in Rjukan, Norway experienced winter sunshine for the first time - thanks to three giant mirrors that were placed on top of a nearby mountain.
In 2013, people in Rjukan, Norway experienced winter sunshine for the first time - thanks to three giant mirrors that were placed on top of a nearby mountain.
In 2013, people in Rjukan, Norway experienced winter sunshine for the first time - thanks to three giant mirrors that were placed on top of a nearby mountain.
In 2004, the world's first team of mine-detecting rats passed accreditation tests, opening the way for them to be used in humanitarian demining operations.
In 2004, the world's first team of mine-detecting rats passed accreditation tests, opening the way for them to be used in humanitarian demining operations.
In 2004, the world's first team of mine-detecting rats passed accreditation tests, opening the way for them to be used in humanitarian demining operations.
In 2004, the world's first team of mine-detecting rats passed accreditation tests, opening the way for them to be used in humanitarian demining operations.
Published in 1926, Winnie-the-Pooh became a global phenomenon. But for Christopher Robin Milne, whose toys inspired the stories, fame brought a complicated legacy.
Published in 1926, Winnie-the-Pooh became a global phenomenon. But for Christopher Robin Milne, whose toys inspired the stories, fame brought a complicated legacy.
Published in 1926, Winnie-the-Pooh became a global phenomenon. But for Christopher Robin Milne, whose toys inspired the stories, fame brought a complicated legacy.
Published in 1926, Winnie-the-Pooh became a global phenomenon. But for Christopher Robin Milne, whose toys inspired the stories, fame brought a complicated legacy.
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]