Witness History Episodes Available now
The Hobbit
How an Oxford academic came up with a story that charmed children for generations.
Blasphemy in Pakistan
In 1998 a Roman Catholic Bishop killed himself in protest at Pakistan's blasphemy laws.
Mules and the Mujahideen
Twenty-five years ago, a shipment of mules was sent from the USA to Afghanistan.
Ethiopia's Korean War Hero
The Ethiopian soldier who became a hero in the Korean War
A Polish odyssey
One girl's story of exile and soldiering during World War II.
A Polish Odyssey
One girl's story of exile and soldiering during World War Two.
The shooting of Tupac Shakur
How the American hip hop star Tupac Shakur was killed in a drive-by shooting.
Dingo Baby Trial
It is 30 years since an Australian woman was accused of murdering her daughter.
The Death of Steve Biko
The authorities said he'd starved himself to death, but he died from head injuries
Phoolan Devi - Bandit Queen
It is 30 years since a teenage Indian woman spread fear in the North East of the country.
