Smithsonian Channel

The parched and barren landscape of the Arabian Peninsula offers a vivid backdrop for life in the harsh desert. Water is scarce and death due to ...

Take in the sights and sounds of Italy from the sky and learn about Europe’s boot from heel to toe.

An exploration of how some of the world’s biggest man-made structures were built.

World War II was marked by its epic battles, which decided the fate of nations and changed the course of history. From Germany’s Blitzkrieg ...

Around the world, a group of scientists are risking their lives to come face-to-face with the most fearsome sharks in the ocean. From researchers ...

Take a soaring tour of America from above.

Best friends come in all shapes, sizes, and species, from America to Australia, and from Britain to Zimbabwe. This six-part series looks at the ...

Voyage to Europe’s Carpathian mountains, where vast primeval forests, steep gorges, and isolated peaks offer a vital refuge to some of the ...

At the scene of every crime is a story of a time, the place, and its people. This six-part series steps back in time to examine the most gruesome ...

A look at some of the most important, innovative and powerful weapons of all time. Through unique experiments run by weapons specialists, explore ...

Sprawling estates and magnificent castles dot Britain’s landscape, passed down from one aristocratic heir or heiress to the next. But life ...

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

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 ...

Enter a world of mummies, witches, zombies, and shamans as we explore Britain’s mysterious sites and mystic past.

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.

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

Journey to four regions of Britain, discovering the historical significance of the island from breathtaking heights.

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

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

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

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

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 ...

Life in Zambia’s Luangwa Valley exists in two very different worlds: the wet and the dry. The wet season is green and bountiful, but the dry ...

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

The untold human stories behind some of the world’s greatest disasters.

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

With their distinctive appearance, trademark bounce, and babies in pouches, kangaroos are Australia’s most iconic marsupial. But kangaroo ...

Aerial Africa reveals the fascinating stories you’d never find if you weren’t in the air.

They provide shade in blistering heat, shelter to animals in desperate need, and feasts when the rest of the region has dried up. They are the ...

The evolutionary journey of life on Earth spans millions of years – and the results are as diverse as they are jaw-dropping. Travel through ...