Witness History Episodes Available now
Fall of Saigon
When Saigon fell in 1975 the Vietnam War ended. Two eyewitnesses tell their stories.
Ukraine Famine
In 1930s Ukraine a famine exacerbated by Soviet policies left millions dead.
Discovering the Secret of Life
In April 1953 two young scientists identified the structure of DNA
Portugal's Carnation Revolution
In 1974 a coup in Portugal paved the way for democracy - the Carnation Revolution.
Hubble Space Telescope
Launching the telescope into space didn't quite go according to plan
Columbine High School massacre
In April 1999 a school shooting shocked America. Columbine High.
The building of Brasilia
Fifty years ago Brazil unveiled its new capital city to the world - Brasilia.
Liberia executions
In April 1980 there was a brutal military coup in the West African state of Liberia.
Beirut Bombing
The US Embassy in Beirut was attacked by a suicide bomber in April 1983.
Zimbabwe Independence
It's 30 years since Zimbabwe became independent. A veteran fighter talks to Witness.
