Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

BBC Radio 4 explores the history books and archives to see what has happened on this same week throughout history. With short vignettes of the events that have shaped the world and made us who we are today.

This week: July 7th - July 13th - 8th of July 1099 - In the first Crusade, Christians take part in the Siege of Jerusalem - 8th of July 1777 - the independent state of Vermont prohibits slavery, becoming first former British colony to do so. - 7th of July 1965 - Science programme Tomorrow's World debuts on BBC One Presented by Caroline Nicholls and Ron Brown Produced by Clara Nissen and Chris Pearson

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

BBC Radio 4 explores the history books and archives to see what has happened on this same week throughout history. With short vignettes of the events that have shaped the world and made us who we are today.

This week: June 30th - July 6th 1. 1st of July 1858 - The theory of evolution is first heard in public at The Linnean Society 2. 30th of June 1971 - The death of 3 cosmonauts shocks the USSR 3. 4th of July 1925 - The Shipping Forecast is broadcast for the first time on the BBC Presented by Viji Alles and Caroline Nicholls Produced by Luke Doran and Chris Pearson

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

BBC Radio 4 explores the history books and archives to see what has happened on this same week throughout history. With short vignettes of the events that have shaped the world and made us who we are today.

This week: June 23rd - June 29th 1. 25th of June 1950 - North Korea invades South Korea, beginning the Korean War 2. 28th of June 1914 - Gavrilo Princip assassinates Franz Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria and his wife Sophie. 3. 27th of June 1967 - World's first ATM is installed by Barclays Bank in Enfield, London Presented by Ron Brown and Caroline Nicholls Produced by Sofie Vilcins and Chris Pearson