Witness History Episodes Available now
Battle of Mogadishu: Black Hawk Down
In 1993, US forces launched a disastrous raid against the Somali warlord, General Aideed
Crossing Antarctica Alone
Norwegian polar explorer Borge Ousland was the first person to cross Antarctica alone.
Sexual Harassment in India
The first time a case of sexual harassment came to court in India.
Desert Island Discs at 75
The story of the BBC's longest-running radio programme.
The 'Aboriginal Tent Embassy'
On 26 January 1972 four Aboriginal men began a protest about land rights in Australia
Roald Dahl's Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl's book, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, was published in January 1964
The Atocha Lawyers Massacre in Spain
In early 1977 far-right gunmen killed five people at a law firm in Atocha Street, Madrid
Microwave Ovens
Microwave ovens for domestic kitchens first became widely available in 1967.
Dungeons and Dragons
The fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons launched in January 1974.
Roots - The TV Series
The epic mini-series about slavery in the USA hit TV screens in January 1977
