Witness History Episodes Available now
The Sale of London Bridge
In July of 1967 London Bridge put up for sale. American Robert P McCulloch bought it
The Renovation of Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper
In 1999, after 20 years of restoration work, the masterpiece was revealed to the public.
Denmark's second EU Referendum
In 1993, Denmark held a second referendum on greater EU integration
Starbucks: The Early Days
It is 45 years since the multibillion-dollar coffee company opened in Seattle in the USA.
Born on the Fourth of July
Ron Kovic is a former US Marine turned peace activist whose story became a Hollywood film
The Trial of Saddam Hussein
On 1 July 2004, Saddam Hussein made his first appearance in a Baghdad courtroom.
World War One: The Battle of the Somme
BBC archive recordings of veterans who fought in one of the bloodiest battles in history
Angela Merkel
A look back at the career of the German Chancellor before she became a politician.
Ukraine's Wartime Ultra-Nationalists
In 1941, far-right Ukrainians declared independence, hoping for Hitler's support.
Space Crash
In June 1997, astronauts on the Mir space station faced disaster after a collision.
