Witness History Episodes Available now
The Polaroid Instant Camera
In February 1947 Edwin Land unveiled his new invention, the first ever instant camera.
The Siege of Sarajevo
Twenty years ago the siege of Sarajevo ended, the longest siege in modern history
The Foxcatcher Story
In 1996 an American multi-millionaire murdered one of the wrestlers he was sponsoring
The Caracazo Protests
In February 1989 new austerity measures sparked days of violent protests in Venezuela
Philippines People Power Revolution
In 1986, Filipinos took to the streets to overthrow the regime of Ferdinand Marcos
The Back to Africa Movement
In the late 1800s thousands of African-Americans tried to emigrate to escape violence
The Death of Jonas Savimbi
In February 2002 the controversial Angolan rebel leader was killed by government forces
The UK’s Foot-and-Mouth Epidemic
In 2001 an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease devastated the British farming industry
The Battle of Verdun
In 1916, French and German armies began one of the most devastating battles of WW1
Christian Dior's New Look
In February 1947, French designer Christian Dior transformed post-war fashion.
