Witness History Episodes Available now
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.
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.
