Witness History Episodes Available now
The Theremin
In 1929 a Russian inventor brought an electronic musical instrument to the USA.
Stalin's Daughter
The daughter of the Soviet dictator, Svetlana defected to the West in 1967
Discovery of Penicillin
How scientists turned penicillin into the world's first anti-biotic medicine.
The films of Andy Warhol
In the 1960s, the pop artist Andy Warhol, turned his attention to film-making.
The Zeebrugge disaster
It is 25 years since a car ferry capsized outside the Belgian port.
The Home Brew Computer Club
Californian computer enthusiasts met to share ideas - including the founders of Apple
The first flight of Concorde
On 2 March 1969 the supersonic airliner took to the skies for the first time.
Gujarat riots
It is 10 years since communal violence broke out in the Indian state.
The assassination of Georgi Markov
The Bulgarian dissident was attacked with a poisoned umbrella on his way to Bush House.
The killing of Olof Palme
On 28 February 1986, the Swedish Prime Minister was killed on a Stockholm street.
