In History4 days agoThe woman who redefined chimps - and human beingsIn 1960, Jane Goodall began her groundbreaking field study by living among chimpanzees in Tanzania. In 1986, she told the BBC how similar chimps and humans really are.4 days ago7 Jul 2025Why Alice Cooper saved the Hollywood signFor more than 100 years, the sign has been a Los Angeles landmark both in real life and on the silver screen. In 1978, Alice Cooper told the BBC why he was helping to restore an icon.7 Jul 202530 Jun 2025How a Nazi war criminal's trial shook the worldIn July 1987, the "Butcher of Lyon" was sentenced to life in prison by a French court. Four years earlier, the BBC reported on how France felt about this reckoning with its dark past.30 Jun 202523 Jun 2025The story of the first ever Glastonbury FestivalAlmost 55 years ago, Michael Eavis hosted the first of his legendary music festivals. In 1970, the BBC visited his Somerset dairy farm to find out what made it unique.23 Jun 202516 Jun 2025The mysterious murder of 'God's Banker'In June 1982, the BBC reported on the death of Italian banker Roberto Calvi, whose body was found in central London.16 Jun 20259 Jun 2025How Jurassic Park made dinosaurs into film starsIn June 1993, Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Michael Crichton's novel brought prehistoric monsters to life. Crichton spoke to the BBC about why dinosaurs continue to fascinate us.9 Jun 20253 Jun 2025The 1960s sex scandal that rocked British politicsThe Profumo affair led to a government minister's resignation on 5 June 1963. In 1983, Christine Keeler talked to the BBC about her part in a story of sex, lies and Cold War paranoia.3 Jun 202526 May 2025The first men to conquer Everest's 'death zone'Having reached Everest's summit for the first time, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay shared, with elation and relief, their victory with the BBC.26 May 202519 May 2025The only X-rated winner of the best-picture OscarWhen Midnight Cowboy came out 56 years ago this week, it instantly upended Hollywood's idea of a mainstream hit. In its Academy Award-winning year, the BBC spoke to one of its actors.19 May 2025...