Witness History
History told by the people who were there. For nine minutes every weekday, Witness History takes you back to moments which have shaped our world.
Episodes (2760 available)
In 1997, Titanic - one of the most successful films in movie history – was made in Mexico
10 mins
In 1984, one of the world's deadliest gas accidents occurred in San Juanico
10 mins
In October 2014, millions of indigenous women in Mexico won the right to vote
10 mins
In 2000, Vicente Fox won the Mexican presidency, ending 71 years of one‑party rule
11 mins
In 1944, Besame Mucho topped the charts with its daring plea for a passionate kiss
11 mins
In 2000, contaminated drinking water triggered one of Canada’s worst health disasters
10 mins
In 2006, Montenegro achieved independence from Serbia in the final break-up of Yugoslavia
10 mins
A rare meeting between an Indian diplomat and Joseph Stalin took place in 1953
11 mins
In 1999, teenager Mario Danneels wrote a book which exposed a royal scandal in Belgium
11 mins
In 1982, Polish dissidents set up Mazovia Weekly to share uncensored news with the public
10 mins
