Witness History Episodes Available now
The Sinking of the 'Joola' Ferry
In 2002 the 'Joola' ferry sank off Senegal with the loss of more than 1800 lives
Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters
In 1964, author Ken Kesey led a group of friends on a psychedelic road trip across the USA
Remembering Chairman Mao
Chinese leader Mao Zedong died on 9 September 1976. Sidney Rittenberg knew him well.
The Port Arthur Massacre
The murder of 35 people by one gunman led to sweeping changes in Australia's gun laws.
World War One in Africa
Rare recordings of African veterans of WW1 in East Africa
Jailed for Speaking his Mind in China
Harry Wu was a young student jailed for nearly 20 years in Communist China.
The Crime That Shocked Argentina
In April 2004, the murder of a young student provoked a wave of protests in Argentina.
Steve Biko
Steve Biko led South Africa's Black Consciousness Movement before he was killed in 1977.
The Death of Frida Kahlo
On 13 July 1954, celebrated Mexican artist Frida Kahlo died at the age of 47.
The Man Who Tried to Kill Hitler
In July 1944 a group of German officers attempted to assassinate Adolf Hitler.
