Smithsonian Channel

The very first submarine, which legend claims lurked beneath New York Harbor during the American Revolutionary War. The small ships that rescued ...

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

The Pantanal is the world’s largest tropical wetland, a lush environment where a tangled web of lives comes together. Tree-dwelling ...

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

This documentary series brings to life Egypt’s great pyramid builders and traces one remarkable century of epic construction at Giza, shining a ...

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 ...

Journey to Zambia’s Luangwa Valley, a landscape abundant with prey. In the spectacular wilderness, two neighboring lion prides lay claim to ...

The ocean floor is home to centuries’ worth of sunken vessels integrated into marine habitats. Explore extraordinary wrecks around the ...

Take a soaring tour of America from above.

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

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 ...

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

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

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

The amazing thing about nature is the number of ways it continues to surprise us – and in the case of these unique creatures, it appears ...

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

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

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 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 ...

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

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 ...

Mighty Planes explores the art and science of aviation, on planes that soar to faraway places on astounding missions. From preparation, loading ...

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 ...

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

The narrow coast that runs along the southern tip of Africa is home to an abundance of vibrant wildlife, thanks to the two ocean currents that ...

Hell Below is an event-based series charting the stealth game of sub sea warfare, tracking the dramatic narrative from contact to attack of the ...

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

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 ...

This series follows the stories of the orangutans and the staff at the world’s biggest orangutan rehabilitation center.

In this series we explore the unknown corners of Africa, delving past the fame of the Big Five we uncover a treasure trove of Hidden Kingdoms, ...