Witness History Episodes Available now

How electricity came to rural Ireland
The Rural Electrification Scheme brought power to 300,000 homes in the Irish countryside

Easter Rising in Ireland
In 1916, a group of Irish rebels launched an armed revolt against British rule

The Wizard of Oz: The stolen ruby slippers
Ruby slippers used in the film 'The Wizard of Oz' were stolen in 2005.

Judy Garland: The final shows
The last performances of Judy Garland in January 1969

Returning Benin Bronzes
In 2004, a chance encounter in Nigeria led to the return of two looted art treasures

Iran: How the prime minister was overthrown in 1953
It's 70 years since the US-backed coup which brought the Shah of Iran to power in 1953

The boy who discovered a new species of human ancestor
Matt Berger tripped over a hominid fossil whilst exploring with his dad in South Africa

Jean-Michel Basquiat bursts onto the New York art scene
The success of graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquiat

Valéry Giscard d'Estaing's diamonds scandal
Journalist Claude Angeli broke the story that helped topple France's President in 1981

Sarajevo’s haven of peace
The Jewish charity that helped people in the Bosnian war during the siege of Sarajevo