Witness History Episodes Available now
The Buildup to World War Two
In 1939 tension was growing in Europe, over Nazi Germany's expansionist plans
The Battle of the Carmens
At the 1988 Winter Olympics, an East German and an American ice dancer were vying for Gold
Beatlemania
On 7 February 1964 the pop group the Beatles were met by hysterical crowds in the USA
War Brides
In 1946 tens of thousands of British women went to Canada on the first 'war brides' ship
Colossus: the World's First Electronic Computer
In February 1944, the first electronic computer began attacking coded Nazi messages
The Death of Chinese Cockle Pickers
In February 2004, 23 Chinese immigrants drowned off the coast of north-west England
The Georgian-Abkhaz War
In 1992 a war erupted in the separatist Georgian territory of Abkhazia
The Killing of Dian Fossey
In 1985, the celebrated gorilla expert was murdered at her research station in Rwanda.
American Football and Brain Injuries
The death of former NFL star Mike Webster led to questions about safety in 2002
US Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Cuba
In January 1961, the US closed down its embassy in Cuba and withdrew all diplomatic staff
