Witness History Episodes Available now
Mary Quant and the miniskirt
A 2012 episode looks back at the work of the pioneering designer, who has died aged 93
From the silent screen to talkies
In the late 1920s Hollywood made the change from silent films to movies with soundtracks.
The Damascus Spring
Twelve years ago Syria experienced a brief burst of political openness.
Moose Murders
Nearly 30 years ago Moose Murders made history as the biggest flop ever on Broadway.
Nixon in China
It is 40 years since the US President went to China and met Chairman Mao.
Sucked out of a Plane
In February 1989, nine people were sucked out of a plane over the Pacific Ocean.
Japanese internment
In February 1942 all Japanese Americans were ordered to internment camps.
The bombing of Darwin
In February 1942 Japan launched the largest ever attack against Australia.
The Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan
On 15 February 1989, the last Soviet soldiers rolled out of Afghanistan.
Sister Dorothy Stang
In February 2005 a Catholic nun working in the Amazon was murdered.
