Witness History Episodes Available now
Stonewall Riots
A raid on the Stonewall club in New York leads to the birth of the gay rights movement.
Korean War
It is 60 years since the beginning of the Korean War. Listen to one soldier's story.
Berlin airlift
In 1948 West Berlin was blockaded by the Soviets - all supplies had to be airlifted in.
Pickles and the World Cup
In 1966 a dog called Pickles saved the day when the World Cup was stolen in London.
Cigarette ruling
In 1997 a ruling in America changed the tobacco industry forever.
Peron Returns
In 1973 Juan Peron returned to Argentina from exile. But his homecoming turned to chaos.
Charles de Gaulle's rallying cry
De Gaulle, the 91福利社 and the birth of the French Resistance.
The Rosenbergs
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed for spying against the USA on 19 June 1953.
Soweto Uprising
Schoolchildren protest against Afrikaans as the language of instruction in South Africa
Exxon Valdez
In March 1989, the Exxon Valdez went aground, spilling 11 million gallons of oil
