Back in November 1964, 72 beatniks in Taunton stood up for their squats—signing a petition to stop the demolition of the derelict cottages they called home. | BBC Archive

Some charming footage from 1967: Children from Sunderland speculate on Prime Ministers, football referees and Army Sergeant Majors. Who are these ‘important’ people, what makes them so special — and are they really as important as they think? | BBC Archive

#OnThisDay in 1997: Rising star Lewis Hamilton (then aged 12) spoke about his ambition to become an F1 racing driver, on the BBC Two show Black Britain. | BBC Archive

Today, DANCES WITH WOLVES, which ranks on AFI’s list of the most inspiring films of all time, turns 35. In this 2006 AFI Archive clip, THUNDERHEART director Michael Apted reflects on how the film’s commitment to authentic Native American representation helped open the door for more honest and meaningful stories on screen. Help to protect these memories by supporting Support the AFI Archive today at AFI.com/donate. #AFIArchive #AFI100 #MovieAnniversary #FilmHistory #DancesWithWolves #KevinCostner