Witness History Episodes Available now
How the Philippines saved Jews during World War Two
In 1935, after the Nuremberg Laws were passed, Manila opened its doors to Jewish families
9/11: The generosity of Gander
The small Canadian town that helped diverted passengers after the 9/11 terror attacks.
The story behind The Peter Principle book
In 1969, a satirical book was published suggesting promotion led to incompetence
The Enabling Act
In 1933, the Enabling Act was passed, handing Adolf Hitler unchecked power
Festac 鈥�77: Nigeria鈥檚 largest festival of African arts and culture
The 1977 celebration of African culture that attracted half a million visitors
鈥楬ow I sold my clothes and created a $5 billion Vinted empire鈥�
In 2008, Lithuanian student Milda Mitkut臈 realised she had too many clothes
World's first womb transplant baby
In 2014, the world's first baby born to a mother with a transplanted womb was delivered
The Chindits
The Chindits, an unconventional special force was formed during World War Two
The founding of USAID
One woman鈥檚 influence on USAID during the 1960s 'Decade of Development鈥�
Discovering the Titanic
In September 1985, the wreck of the lost ship was discovered during a joint expedition
