This Week in History

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.This week: 22nd to 28th December22nd December 1972 - The Chilean Air Force finds fourteen survivors of a plane crash in the Andes, ten weeks after it happened. 25th December 800 - Charlemagne is crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III. 26th December 1860 - Hallam FC and Sheffield FC contest the first ever match between two football clubs.Presented by Viji Alles and Caroline Nicholls.

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.This week: 15th to 21st December16th December 1707 - The last recorded eruption of Mount Fuji in Japan. 18th December 1917 - The Soviet government recognises Finland's independence. 19th December 1843 - "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens is published.Presented by Jane Steel and Viji Alles.

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.This week: 8th to 14th December 12th December 1963 - Jomo Kenyatta leads Kenya to independence 13th December 2003 - Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is captured by US forces near his hometown of Tikrit 9th December 1952 - The Great Smog of London finally clearsPresented by Jane Steel and Ron Brown

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.This week: 1st to 7th December 4th December 1961 - Announcement of birth control pill approval and use on NHS 5th December 1933 - End of prohibition in the US 4th of December 1154 Pope Adrian IV elected – the only Englishman to ascend to papacyPresented by Jane Steel and Viji Alles

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.This week: 24th to 30th November28th November 1893 - Women vote for the first time in New Zealand 24th November 1974 - Lucy, the most complete early human skeleton, is discovered 24th November 1852 - Matthew C Perry sets out on a 'diplomatic' mission to Japan.Presented by Caroline Nicholls and Ron Brown