Reflections on Iraq
U.S. troops moved into Iraq more than eight years ago, with the goal of toppling Saddam Hussein. And CNN has been there from the beginning. Our own Michael Holmes has spent time in Iraq every year since 2003. He recently sat down with producer Jessica Ellis to go through some of his photographs from his time in Iraq, and to reflect on some of his best - and worst - memories of that time. And he also talked about how the U.S. invasion has changed, and will change, Iraq.
The Revealer Game: Clue #3
It is one of the most stunning examples of modern architecture in the world. Reporter Bridie Barry asked a few people what they thought the design was based on. Based on their answers, can you guess which super famous structure we’ll be featuring this week on The Revealer?
The Revealer Game: Clue #1
Okay, guys, we're trying to make the clues a little more challenging! So here's my challenge to YOU: give us your best guess WITHOUT using the internet to search for clues! Come on, that's not the spirit of the game! Watch as reporter Bridie Barry offers up the first clue as to the topic of this week's episode of BackStory's signature series, "The Revealer." Then enter your guess in the comments section. On Thursday's show, we'll read the name of the first person to get it right!
Hitchcock: The Man Behind the Movies
He's been called the master of suspense. But Alfred Hitchcock isn't without a bit of mystery of his own. A rare collection of Hitchcock sketches was recently discovered in England.
They were storyboards from one of his movies. And they seem to offer some fascinating insights into the legendary director's creative mind. Nick Glass has the details in this week's edition of "The Revealer."
Sights to be Seen in Yemen's Old City
Yemen is making headlines right now, as government forces and people alleged to be tribesman slug it out in the capital Sanaa. Friday morning, a Muslim preacher and several bodyguards were killed when the mosque at the presidential palace was shelled during weekly prayers. Now fears are growing of an all-out civil war in the country.
CNN crews have been in and out of Yemen for months, reporting on the developments there. Last year, photographer Todd Baxter spent some time in Yemen. He went on a shoot in Sanaa's Old City with a local guide and put together a beautiful BackStory with the sights and sounds of the town.
After some delay, Nigeria heads to the polls
Nigerian voters are heading to the polls again this weekend, as part of the country's three-week long election season. This time, they'll choose a new president. Incumbent Goodluck Jonathan is widely considered the favorite; his People's Democratic Party has won every presidential race since military rule came to an end in Nigeria in 1999.
The week after that, Nigerians will vote for local governors.
The first round of voting was delayed for a week, after many areas reported they hadn't yet received the materials needed at polling stations. It was a source of frustration for many Nigerians, who were eager to begin casting the ballots they hope will bring big change to their country.
Christian Purefoy was there as people finally got their chance to vote.
About The Revealer
A new Back|Story series that unearths fascinating new secrets about places and stories you thought you knew. Every other Thursday on Back|Story“The Revealer” Game
Join the action on our new series, “The Revealer.” Use the photo clues to figure out what the subject of this week’s episode will be. Click on the picture to the left for more.Back|Story on Flickr
