Witness History Episodes Available now
The invention of Semtex
In 1958, Stanislav Brebera invented Semtex, a malleable and odourless plastic explosive
Seggae riots in Mauritius
Mauritian musician Kaya, died in police custody on 21 February 1999, sparking rioting
Battle for the capital: Bonn v Berlin
In 1989, the Berlin Wall fell and Germany decided which city would be the new capital
First winter ascent of Everest
On 17 February 1980, the first people climbed Everest in winter
Discovering Tutankhamun’s tomb
In 1923 the sealed burial chamber of Tutankhamun was opened for the first time
'I developed Pokémon'
In February 1996, gamers in Japan were first introduced to Pokémon
First Danish queen for 600 years
In 1972, Denmark crowned its first queen in 600 years
'Hot Autumn': When Italy’s workers revolted
In 1969, Italy erupted as thousands of workers went on strike
'I told the world Pope Benedict XVI was resigning'
The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI
The Pope and Jews
In April 1986, Pope John Paul II made a historic visit to a Rome synagogue
