Harrowing stories of tragedy and triumph are brought to life through official reports, transcripts and interviews with the pilots, air traffic controllers and lucky survivors of history's most terrifying crashes. Widely considered to be the safest form of travel, air transportation is still in its infancy and when midair calamity strikes, the results are often catastrophic. From the cockpit to the cabin, from the control room to the crash scene, we uncover just what went wrong.
Smithsonian Channel Calls All Aboard with MIGHTY CRUISE SHIPS and MIGHTY TRAINS
by Caryn Robbins - August 15, 2017
Voyage on some of the most extraordinary vessels and locomotives and meet the engineers and crews behind these incredible machines as they travel to locales near and far; with first-class amenities, it's no wonder these trains and cruise ships are so distinguished. MIGHTY CRUISE SHIPS and MIGHTY TRA...
Smithsonian Channel to Premiere Harrowing Documentary LOST TAPES: SON OF SAM, 7/30
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2017
The ultimate in authentic storytelling, this series features no narration or recreations – just the story as captured by media reports and home videos at the time, including rarely-seen press coverage of the murders and interviews from people who knew Berkowitz. THE LOST TAPES: SON OF SAM premiere...
Wild Wednesdays Return to Smithsonian Channel with Two New Specials
by Caryn Robbins - July 27, 2017
Journey into the depths of exotic habitats with some of nature's most extraordinary creatures with two brand-new Wild Wednesday specials on Smithsonian Channel....
Smithsonian Channel Explores the Landscapes of New Zealand in FLYING HIGH WITH PHIL KEOGHAN
by A.A. Cristi - July 11, 2017
On the edge of the world, the island nation of New Zealand is known for its jaw-dropping scenery and incredible natural wonders, but it's the people who call this small country home that make it unlike any other. Amazing Race host and Kiwi native Phil Keoghan, who has traveled millions of mil...
by A.A. Cristi - July 11, 2017
On the edge of the world, the island nation of New Zealand is known for its jaw-dropping scenery and incredible natural wonders, but it's the people who call this small country home that make it unlike any other. Amazing Race host and Kiwi native Phil Keoghan, who has traveled millions of mil...
Smithsonian Channel to Premiere Harrowing Documentary LOST TAPES: SON OF SAM, 7/30
by Caryn Robbins - June 27, 2017
The ultimate in authentic storytelling, this series features no narration or recreations – just the story as captured by media reports and home videos at the time, including rarely-seen press coverage of the murders and interviews from people who knew Berkowitz. THE LOST TAPES: SON OF SAM premiere...
by Caryn Robbins - June 27, 2017
The ultimate in authentic storytelling, this series features no narration or recreations – just the story as captured by media reports and home videos at the time, including rarely-seen press coverage of the murders and interviews from people who knew Berkowitz. THE LOST TAPES: SON OF SAM premiere...
Smithsonian Channel Swings Around the World with New Series AMAZING MONKEYS
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2017
AMAZING MONKEYS premieres today, June 14 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel....
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2017
AMAZING MONKEYS premieres today, June 14 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel....
Smithsonian Channel Premieres New Series MY BIG BOLLYWOOD WEDDING, Today
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2017
You are invited to the colorful, extravagant and glamorous world of Indian weddings. These celebrations can often last for days and involve entire villages joining together to give well wishes to the new bride and groom....
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2017
You are invited to the colorful, extravagant and glamorous world of Indian weddings. These celebrations can often last for days and involve entire villages joining together to give well wishes to the new bride and groom....
Smithsonian Channel to Premiere All-New Installments of Iconic Series AERIAL AMERICA Beg. 6/4
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2017
The most expansive aerial series in U.S. television history - AERIAL AMERICA - is going global and local on Smithsonian Channel in all-new episodes, shot exclusively in 4k/Ultra High Definition....
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2017
The most expansive aerial series in U.S. television history - AERIAL AMERICA - is going global and local on Smithsonian Channel in all-new episodes, shot exclusively in 4k/Ultra High Definition....
Smithsonian Channel Swings Around the World with New Series AMAZING MONKEYS
by Caryn Robbins - May 18, 2017
AMAZING MONKEYS premieres on Wednesday, June 14 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel....
by Caryn Robbins - May 18, 2017
AMAZING MONKEYS premieres on Wednesday, June 14 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel....
Smithsonian Channel to Premiere All-New Installments of Iconic Series AERIAL AMERICA Beg. 6/4
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2017
The most expansive aerial series in U.S. television history - AERIAL AMERICA - is going global and local on Smithsonian Channel in all-new episodes, shot exclusively in 4k/Ultra High Definition....
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2017
The most expansive aerial series in U.S. television history - AERIAL AMERICA - is going global and local on Smithsonian Channel in all-new episodes, shot exclusively in 4k/Ultra High Definition....
Smithsonian Channel Premieres New Series MY BIG BOLLYWOOD WEDDING, 6/10
by Caryn Robbins - May 12, 2017
You are invited to the colorful, extravagant and glamorous world of Indian weddings. These celebrations can often last for days and involve entire villages joining together to give well wishes to the new bride and groom....
by Caryn Robbins - May 12, 2017
You are invited to the colorful, extravagant and glamorous world of Indian weddings. These celebrations can often last for days and involve entire villages joining together to give well wishes to the new bride and groom....
Smithsonian Channel Recounts Devastating Nepal Earthquake in NIGHTMARE ON EVEREST, 4/24
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2017
On the second anniversary of the fatal disaster, NIGHTMARE ON EVEREST shares the exclusive stories of climbers on Mount Everest and hikers in Langtang National Park who survived, recounting their experience with never-before-broadcast footage and interviews....
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2017
On the second anniversary of the fatal disaster, NIGHTMARE ON EVEREST shares the exclusive stories of climbers on Mount Everest and hikers in Langtang National Park who survived, recounting their experience with never-before-broadcast footage and interviews....
Smithsonian Channel Celebrates Earth Day with New Special AN OCEAN MYSTERY: THE MISSING CATCH
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2017
Narrated by actor and conservationist Ted Danson, a passionate advocate for the world's oceans, AN OCEAN MYSTERY: THE MISSING CATCH premieres on Earth Day, Today, April 22, 2017 at 8 p.m. ET on Smithsonian Channel....
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2017
Narrated by actor and conservationist Ted Danson, a passionate advocate for the world's oceans, AN OCEAN MYSTERY: THE MISSING CATCH premieres on Earth Day, Today, April 22, 2017 at 8 p.m. ET on Smithsonian Channel....
Smithsonian Channel Premieres AN OCEAN MYSTERY: THE MISSING CATCH to Celebrate Earth Day
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2017
Narrated by actor and conservationist Ted Danson, a passionate advocate for the world's oceans, AN OCEAN MYSTERY: THE MISSING CATCH premieres on Earth Day, Today, April 22, 2017 at 8 p.m. ET on Smithsonian Channel....
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2017
Narrated by actor and conservationist Ted Danson, a passionate advocate for the world's oceans, AN OCEAN MYSTERY: THE MISSING CATCH premieres on Earth Day, Today, April 22, 2017 at 8 p.m. ET on Smithsonian Channel....
Smithsonian Channel Premieres THE REAL JESUS OF NAZARETH on Easter Sunday
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2017
THE REAL JESUS OF NAZARETH, a new four-part series, will premiere on Easter Sunday, April 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel....
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2017
THE REAL JESUS OF NAZARETH, a new four-part series, will premiere on Easter Sunday, April 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel....
Smithsonian Channel to Explore TITANIC'S FATAL FIRE, Today
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2017
These images are uncovered in an hour-long Smithsonian Channel documentary that tells the story of the unluckiest ship in maritime history. TITANIC'S FATAL FIRE premieres Today, April 15th at 8 p.m. ET/PT....
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2017
These images are uncovered in an hour-long Smithsonian Channel documentary that tells the story of the unluckiest ship in maritime history. TITANIC'S FATAL FIRE premieres Today, April 15th at 8 p.m. ET/PT....
Smithsonian Channel Premieres AN OCEAN MYSTERY: THE MISSING CATCH to Celebrate Earth Day
by Caryn Robbins - April 13, 2017
Narrated by actor and conservationist Ted Danson, a passionate advocate for the world's oceans, AN OCEAN MYSTERY: THE MISSING CATCH premieres on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 8 p.m. ET on Smithsonian Channel....
by Caryn Robbins - April 13, 2017
Narrated by actor and conservationist Ted Danson, a passionate advocate for the world's oceans, AN OCEAN MYSTERY: THE MISSING CATCH premieres on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 8 p.m. ET on Smithsonian Channel....
Smithsonian Channel to Explore TITANIC'S FATAL FIRE, 4/15
by Caryn Robbins - April 07, 2017
These images are uncovered in an hour-long Smithsonian Channel documentary that tells the story of the unluckiest ship in maritime history. TITANIC'S FATAL FIRE premieres Saturday, April 15th at 8 p.m. ET/PT....
by Caryn Robbins - April 07, 2017
These images are uncovered in an hour-long Smithsonian Channel documentary that tells the story of the unluckiest ship in maritime history. TITANIC'S FATAL FIRE premieres Saturday, April 15th at 8 p.m. ET/PT....
Smithsonian Channel Recounts Devastating Nepal Earthquake in NIGHTMARE ON EVEREST, 4/24
by Caryn Robbins - April 07, 2017
On the second anniversary of the fatal disaster, NIGHTMARE ON EVEREST shares the exclusive stories of climbers on Mount Everest and hikers in Langtang National Park who survived, recounting their experience with never-before-broadcast footage and interviews....
by Caryn Robbins - April 07, 2017
On the second anniversary of the fatal disaster, NIGHTMARE ON EVEREST shares the exclusive stories of climbers on Mount Everest and hikers in Langtang National Park who survived, recounting their experience with never-before-broadcast footage and interviews....
Smithsonian Channel Celebrates Earth Day with New Special AN OCEAN MYSTERY: THE MISSING CATCH
by Caryn Robbins - April 03, 2017
Narrated by actor and conservationist Ted Danson, a passionate advocate for the world's oceans, AN OCEAN MYSTERY: THE MISSING CATCH premieres on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 8 p.m. ET on Smithsonian Channel....
by Caryn Robbins - April 03, 2017
Narrated by actor and conservationist Ted Danson, a passionate advocate for the world's oceans, AN OCEAN MYSTERY: THE MISSING CATCH premieres on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 8 p.m. ET on Smithsonian Channel....
Smithsonian Channel to Premiere AMERICANS UNDERGROUND: SECRET CITY OF WWI, 3/13
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2017
On the 100th anniversary of WWI, Smithsonian Channel exclusively reveals never-before-seen photos and shocking discoveries about these soldiers in the one-hour special AMERICANS UNDERGROUND: SECRET CITY OF WWI, premiering on Monday, March 13, at 8 p.m. ET/PT...
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2017
On the 100th anniversary of WWI, Smithsonian Channel exclusively reveals never-before-seen photos and shocking discoveries about these soldiers in the one-hour special AMERICANS UNDERGROUND: SECRET CITY OF WWI, premiering on Monday, March 13, at 8 p.m. ET/PT...
Smithsonian Channel to Present New Special AMERICANS UNDERGROUND: SECRET CITY OF WWI, 3/13
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2017
On the 100th anniversary of WWI, Smithsonian Channel(TM) exclusively reveals never-before-seen photos and shocking discoveries about these soldiers in the one-hour special AMERICANS UNDERGROUND: SECRET CITY OF WWI, premiering on Monday, March 13, at 8 p.m. ET/PT....
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2017
On the 100th anniversary of WWI, Smithsonian Channel(TM) exclusively reveals never-before-seen photos and shocking discoveries about these soldiers in the one-hour special AMERICANS UNDERGROUND: SECRET CITY OF WWI, premiering on Monday, March 13, at 8 p.m. ET/PT....
Smithsonian Channel to Present New Special AMERICANS UNDERGROUND: SECRET CITY OF WWI, 3/13
by Caryn Robbins - February 23, 2017
On the 100th anniversary of WWI, Smithsonian Channel(TM) exclusively reveals never-before-seen photos and shocking discoveries about these soldiers in the one-hour special AMERICANS UNDERGROUND: SECRET CITY OF WWI, premiering on Monday, March 13, at 8 p.m. ET/PT....
by Caryn Robbins - February 23, 2017
On the 100th anniversary of WWI, Smithsonian Channel(TM) exclusively reveals never-before-seen photos and shocking discoveries about these soldiers in the one-hour special AMERICANS UNDERGROUND: SECRET CITY OF WWI, premiering on Monday, March 13, at 8 p.m. ET/PT....
Smithsonian Channel to Premiere AMERICANS UNDERGROUND: SECRET CITY OF WWI, 3/13
by Caryn Robbins - February 22, 2017
On the 100th anniversary of WWI, Smithsonian Channel exclusively reveals never-before-seen photos and shocking discoveries about these soldiers in the one-hour special AMERICANS UNDERGROUND: SECRET CITY OF WWI, premiering on Monday, March 13, at 8 p.m. ET/PT...
by Caryn Robbins - February 22, 2017
On the 100th anniversary of WWI, Smithsonian Channel exclusively reveals never-before-seen photos and shocking discoveries about these soldiers in the one-hour special AMERICANS UNDERGROUND: SECRET CITY OF WWI, premiering on Monday, March 13, at 8 p.m. ET/PT...
Smithsonian Channel to Celebrate Women's History Month with Two New Premieres
by Caryn Robbins - February 13, 2017
Smithsonian Channel is celebrating Women's History Month with new specials that highlight two of the most courageous and independent-spirited women of their time, both leaving a lasting impression for centuries to follow....
by Caryn Robbins - February 13, 2017
Smithsonian Channel is celebrating Women's History Month with new specials that highlight two of the most courageous and independent-spirited women of their time, both leaving a lasting impression for centuries to follow....
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