Witness History Episodes Available now
The Roma Victims of the Holocaust
In 1942, the fascist government of Romania deported its Roma citizens to Transdniestria
Teresa Teng
The Taiwanese pop singer who became a superstar in communist China
The Death of Neda Agha Soltan
The young woman, killed at a protest in 2009, who became a symbol for opposition in Iran
Alexander Hamilton
A Broadway musical has made an 18th century American politician famous once more.
Brown vs The Board of Education
In 1954 the US Supreme Court ruled that segregated public schools were unconstitutional.
Weight Watchers
How a New York housewife started a worldwide weight loss business in May 1963.
The George Wallace Assassination Attempt
How one of America's most controversial politicians was shot while running for president.
The Trial of Maurice Papon
French minister Maurice Papon went on trial for helping the Nazis to deport French Jews
Wine Shock: 'The Judgement of Paris'
In 1976, unknown Californian wines beat top French wines in a blind wine tasting in Paris
Americans told 'Eat Less' to Live Longer
In 1977 a US government body first warned Americans that their diet was killing them.
