Smithsonian Channel

Space Disasters

Space Disasters

Oct. 18, 2020

Space Disasters

A tribute to the bold men and women who put their lives on the line in order to get a foothold in space, sometimes with disastrous results.
The Curious Life and Death of…

The Curious Life and Death of…

Author and medical historian Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris uses science, tests, and demonstrations to shed new light on famous deaths, ranging from drug ...
Ice Airport Alaska
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Ice Airport Alaska

Oct. 26, 2020

Ice Airport Alaska

A chronicle of the daily challenges of the airport staff who manage to keep the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) open, freight ...
High Maintenance

High Maintenance

Feb. 04, 2020

High Maintenance

Each episode will feature amazing engineering facts about unique structures and systems including the Sir Adam Beck Hydroelectric Generating ...
Secrets of the Pyramid Builders

Secrets of the Pyramid Builders

Secrets of the Pyramid Builders is an ambitious docudrama series shot in 4K that brings to life extraordinary true stories from the age of the ...
Secrets Unlocked

Secrets Unlocked

Mar. 09, 2020

Secrets Unlocked

Join host Adam Mastrelli as he brings us face-to-face with the puzzling treasures of remarkable relics that are full of secrets, written in ...
Mystery of the Lost Pyramid

Mystery of the Lost Pyramid

Uncover an ancient royal cemetery with a surprising 4,000-year-old secret.
Britain In Color

Britain In Color

Nov. 17, 2019

Britain In Color

Britain in Color showcases key moments in 20th century Britain seen for the first time in color.
Rise of the Supercarrier

Rise of the Supercarrier

Once completed, HMS Queen Elizabeth will be the United Kingdom’s largest warship, longer than three football fields and taller than Niagara ...
The Hunt for Eagle 56

The Hunt for Eagle 56

Sep. 22, 2019

The Hunt for Eagle 56

On April 23, 1945, the U.S. Navy warship USS Eagle 56 exploded off the coast of Portland, Maine due to a malfunction of the ship’s ...
Atomic Age Declassified
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Atomic Age Declassified

Taking viewers back to the Atomic Age of the mid-20th century by going on a mission to identify the endless possibilities of atoms as an energy source.
Apollo’s Moon Shot

Apollo’s Moon Shot

Jun. 16, 2019

Apollo’s Moon Shot

The stories of the men and women who made America’s mission to the Moon possible are told through archival film, oral histories taken ...
Inside Mighty Machines

Inside Mighty Machines

Former NASA rocket engineer Chad Zdenek takes apart some of the world’s mightiest machines and uncovers their secrets.
Aerial Britain
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Aerial Britain

Apr. 27, 2019

Aerial Britain

Journey to four regions of Britain, discovering the historical significance of the island from breathtaking heights.
Rome’s Chariot Superstar
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Rome’s Chariot Superstar

In 90 A.D., ancient Rome played host to a sporting spectacle that attracted crowds three times the size of the Colosseum?s gladiator games: ...
Europe in Chaos

Europe in Chaos

Mar. 28, 2019

Europe in Chaos

The European Union has been beset by a series of comings and goings over the last few years, each triggering its own brand of crisis. The civil ...
Epic Yellowstone

Epic Yellowstone

Mar. 10, 2019

Epic Yellowstone

Bill Pullman introduces and narrates this four-part documentary on the world’s first national park, Yellowstone.
America’s Hidden Stories

America’s Hidden Stories

Modern historians, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and newly discovered evidence, rewrite the nation’s most iconic stories.
The Wild Andes

The Wild Andes

Nov. 07, 2018

The Wild Andes

Explore the Andes mountains’ extremes and celebrate the animals that call it home on a 4,000-mile journey along the western edge of South ...
The Pacific War in Color

The Pacific War in Color

Witness iconic assaults, intense battles, and intimate moments of the Pacific War, in color.
Drinks, Crimes, and Prohibition

Drinks, Crimes, and Prohibition

A deep dive into the underbelly of the Prohibition era, which was characterized as much by jazz, illegal booze and female liberation as it was by ...
Carriers at War

Carriers at War

May. 20, 2018

Carriers at War

From the shipyard to the battlefield, see what makes U.S. supercarriers the cornerstone of America’s naval might.
Aerial Cities

Aerial Cities

Apr. 08, 2018

Aerial Cities

Fascinating insights in the day and night life of some of America’s most famed metropolises. Along with showcasing each city’s iconic landmarks ...
Epic Warrior Women

Epic Warrior Women

Mar. 19, 2018

Epic Warrior Women

Join us as we tell the tales of history’s most iconic female fighters, from the legendary Amazons of Central Asia to the gladiators of the ...
Arabian Seas

Arabian Seas

Mar. 01, 2018

Arabian Seas

The waters bordering the Arabian Peninsula are home to a host of unique marine animals: from predators like zebra sharks and giant stingrays, to ...
Wild Castles

Wild Castles

Sep. 01, 2017

Wild Castles

From the exquisite brown bears and aquatic salamanders of Predjama Castle, to the Neuschwanstein Castle that inspired the fictional fortresses of ...
America in Color
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America in Color

Jul. 02, 2017

America in Color

From the 1920s through the 1960s, America transformed from a young country on the rise into a global superpower. Using digital colorization ...