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Witness History

History told by the people who were there. For nine minutes every weekday, Witness History takes you back to moments which have shaped our world.

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Episodes (2726 available)

News imageWitness History, Witness History, The turtle freed after 41 years in captivity

In 1984, Jorge became trapped and was moved to an aquarium in Argentina

10 Apr 2026

11 mins

News imageWitness History, Witness History, Khula Manch, the victory rally

In 1970, people gathered in Kathmandu to celebrate multi-party democracy in Nepal

9 Apr 2026

10 mins

News imageWitness History, Witness History, Hitler's teeth

In 1945 a search begins for Hitler's dentist to prove the Führer's corpse is genuine.

8 Apr 2026

11 mins

News imageWitness History, Witness History, Marcel Duchamp and the urinal that changed art

In 1942, the French artist featured in New York's first major surrealist exhibition

7 Apr 2026

11 mins

News imageWitness History, Witness History, Straightening the Leaning Tower of Pisa

In 2001, the Leaning Tower of Pisa reopened to the public after an 11-year closure.

6 Apr 2026

10 mins

News imageWitness History, Witness History, The first commercially successful electronic cigarette

In May 2004, pharmacist Hon Lik's vape went on sale in China

3 Apr 2026

11 mins

News imageWitness History, Witness History, Witness History

The story of our times told by the people who were there.

3 Apr 2026

11 mins

News imageWitness History, Witness History, Spain welcomes Picasso’s Guernica

In 1981 the iconic painting, Guernica, was finally handed to Spain after a 44-year exile

2 Apr 2026

11 mins

News imageWitness History, Witness History, New Nordic cuisine

In 2004, Danish food entrepreneur Claus Meyer launched a revolution in Nordic cooking

1 Apr 2026

10 mins

News imageWitness History, Witness History, Witness History

The story of our times told by the people who were there.

31 Mar 2026

11 mins

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