Witness History Episodes Available now
The Soviet James Bond
In 1973, the most successful TV spy series ever to be broadcast in the USSR, went on air.
Shenzhen - Special Economic Zone
In May 1980 Communist China allowed capitalist activity for the first time.
The French Army Mutiny of 1917
After enduring years of slaughter during WW1, French army units finally mutinied
Civil War in Tajikistan
In 1992, shortly after the collapse of the USSR, a civil war erupted in Tajikistan.
Magnum Photos
The legendary photographic cooperative, Magnum, was founded 70 years ago
The Invention of Liposuction
It was a father and son team of Italian cosmetic surgeons who created liposuction.
Ulrike Meinhof
In May 1976 the German left-wing extremist Ulrike Meinhof killed herself in prison.
Searching For Argentina's Disappeared
How the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo challenged Argentina's military rulers.
Bosnia: Rape as a Weapon of War
During the Bosnian war of the early 1990's, thousands of women were raped.
When the Syrian Army Withdrew from Lebanon
On April 26th 2005, Syrian forces finally pulled out of Lebanon after almost 30 years.
