Witness History Episodes Available now
How a Peruvian instrument revolutionised flamenco
In 1977, flamenco artists attended a party in Lima that transformed the genre forever
Mexico鈥檚 鈥榣ittle old lady killer鈥�
In 2008, Juana Barraza was found guilty of murdering 11 elderly women
The British love of tea (from Here for The History)
The Portuguese princess, corporate espionage and waging war for tea.
A child's return to Franco's Spain
What it was like to live under Franco鈥檚 rule during the Spanish Civil War
Birkin bag: Creating fashion鈥檚 iconic accessory
In 1985, one the world鈥檚 most recognisable fashion accessories was launched, the Birkin
Turkey鈥檚 failed coup
On 15 July 2016, more than 300 people were killed in the coup attempt
Creating Canada鈥檚 largest territory
In 1999, Canada鈥檚 map was redrawn creating Nunavut, a territory showing Inuit land rights
The Kiss of Life photo that earned a Pulitzer Prize
In 1967, a lineman鈥檚 lifesaving actions were captured in a prize-winning photo
Dada: The birth of an art movement
In 1916, in Switzerland, an aesthetic began which would influence Surrealism and punk
South Sudan celebrates independence
On 9 July 2011, people flooded the city of Juba as a new nation was born
