In 1978, Mstislav Rostropovich, one of the greatest cellists in history, was stripped of his Soviet citizenship for engaging in 'unpatriotic activity'.
In the summer of 1937 some of the 20th Century's most famous artists, writers and photographers were holidaying in the south of France. They included Pablo Picasso and Lee Miller.
In the summer of 1937 some of the 20th Century's most famous artists, writers and photographers were holidaying in the south of France. They included Pablo Picasso and Lee Miller.
In the summer of 1937 some of the 20th Century's most famous artists, writers and photographers were holidaying in the south of France. They included Pablo Picasso and Lee Miller.
In the summer of 1937 some of the 20th Century's most famous artists, writers and photographers were holidaying in the south of France. They included Pablo Picasso and Lee Miller.
In 1970, King Hussein of Jordan escaped unharmed after gunmen opened fire on his motorcade close to his summer palace. It was one of several assassination attempts on the king.
In 1970, King Hussein of Jordan escaped unharmed after gunmen opened fire on his motorcade close to his summer palace. It was one of several assassination attempts on the king.
In 1970, King Hussein of Jordan escaped unharmed after gunmen opened fire on his motorcade close to his summer palace. It was one of several assassination attempts on the king.
In 1970, King Hussein of Jordan escaped unharmed after gunmen opened fire on his motorcade close to his summer palace. It was one of several assassination attempts on the king.
In 1993, separatist forces took Sukhumi, the capital of the former Soviet territory of Abkhazia. Georgian writer Guram Odisharia was one of thousands forced to leave.
In 1993, separatist forces took Sukhumi, the capital of the former Soviet territory of Abkhazia. Georgian writer Guram Odisharia was one of thousands forced to leave.
In 1993, separatist forces took Sukhumi, the capital of the former Soviet territory of Abkhazia. Georgian writer Guram Odisharia was one of thousands forced to leave.
In 1993, separatist forces took Sukhumi, the capital of the former Soviet territory of Abkhazia. Georgian writer Guram Odisharia was one of thousands forced to leave.
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]