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.
Episodes (2757 available)
In 2000, Vicente Fox won the Mexican presidency, ending 71 years of one‑party rule
11 mins
In 1944, Besame Mucho topped the charts with its daring plea for a passionate kiss
11 mins
In 2000, contaminated drinking water triggered one of Canada’s worst health disasters
10 mins
In 2006, Montenegro achieved independence from Serbia in the final break-up of Yugoslavia
10 mins
A rare meeting between an Indian diplomat and Joseph Stalin took place in 1953
11 mins
In 1999, teenager Mario Danneels wrote a book which exposed a royal scandal in Belgium
11 mins
In 1982, Polish dissidents set up Mazovia Weekly to share uncensored news with the public
10 mins
In 1980, Norway’s Eurovision Song Contest entry included a traditional Sami joik song
11 mins
In 1997, Sweden launched the world's first reality-based competitive TV show
10 mins
In 1996, Merced dos Anjos unearthed the New Blacks Cemetery under her home in Brazil
9 mins
