Witness History
BBC World ServiceEye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from t... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2023 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Personal JournalsHistorySociety & Culture | |||
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In 2009, the Indian government launched a national competition to find a design for the Indian rupee.
With more than 3,000 entries and five finalists, the winning design was announced on 15 July 2010.
The designer was by Udaya Kumar Dharmalingam, a... more
Before streaming and catch-up TV, owning a video recorder was one of the only ways to watch on-demand entertainment.
In 1975 Sony launched Betamax with its half-inch-wide tape capable of recording 60 minutes of television. It was the length of most... more
It’s 30 years since American football star OJ Simpson was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman.
Ron Shipp was a close friend of OJ Simpson's and also a police officer, he decided to testify against h... more
On 2 October 1963, American photographer Stanley Tretick took the best picture of his life – a photo of President John F Kennedy working at the Resolute Desk in the White House, with his two-year-old son ‘John-John’ peeking out a secret door undernea... more
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- Brilliant!
I absolutely love this podcast! BBC World Service at its finest. I love the totally random mixture of stories and voices shared here, and in such manageable bitesize chunks. From the (surprisingly recent) history of ciabatta, to the feud that led to the creation of the Puma brand, there’s nothing else quite like it. One request though: PLEASE stop playing the “from the brilliant and bizarre” ad at the end of episodes. It’s great the first time you hear it, but listening to it multiple times a we... more
Apple Podcasts5KeenBean321
United Kingdoma month ago - One Man’s escape from McCarthysm
Thank you for bringing such lost stories and facts into light. I enjoyed this podcast. Currently living in west part of Germany it held even more meaning to me. Keep up the great work!
Apple Podcasts5TravenAdventure
United States2 months ago - “Episode unavailable”
I’ve tried listening to various episodes in the last months but it fails consistently with an episode unavailable error every time. I listen to other podcasts without issues otherwise.
I’ve read good reviews about this show and hope you’ll fix this issue soon!
Apple Podcasts1Gori20United States3 months ago - Fantastic
Everybody should listen to these historical records
Apple Podcasts5Christo125United Kingdom7 months ago - BBC
All the resources and long term memory of the BBC, what an important institution.
Please return to the purple, simple, easy to recognise cover art for this show. The new image is gauche, like a middle aged fellow trying to be a teenager.
Apple Podcasts5Kent Parkstreet
Australia7 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #35 | United States/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #13 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #13 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #103 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #245 | Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #7 |  Italy/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
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What is Witness History about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Fascinating stories from the past come alive through first-hand accounts, making historical events accessible and engaging. Episodes span a wide range of topics, including significant historical milestones, cultural movements, and personal narratives, offering unique insights into the lives of notable figures and ordinary people during pivotal moments in history. With a consistent format that delivers richly detailed yet concise content, listeners can expect to explore diverse events—from scientific breakthroughs to wartime experiences—in just nine minutes each day. This podcast is particularly innovative, as it combines archival audio with contemporary storytelling to create a vivid historical tapestry that appeals to history enthusiasts a... more
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4. The Inquiry
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Witness History launched 16 years ago and published 2023 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Witness History include:
1. Mike Koss
2. Lukhanyo Calata
3. Herman Bell
4. Dr. Rabab El-Mahdi
5. Angela Allen
6. Maria Amelie
7. Max Stahl
8. Manjeet Kaur
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