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 to Premiere Gold Rush Docu-Series BOOMTOWNERS, 4/26
by Caryn Robbins - March 11, 2015
The oil boom that has been drawing thousands of workers to the Bakken shale region of North Dakota and Montana is the subject of a new Smithsonian Channel docu-series....
by Caryn Robbins - March 11, 2015
The oil boom that has been drawing thousands of workers to the Bakken shale region of North Dakota and Montana is the subject of a new Smithsonian Channel docu-series....
Smithsonian Tells Real Story Inspiring CBS' The Dovekeepers in SIEGE OF MASADA, 3/27
by Caryn Robbins - March 05, 2015
The legend of Masada is the Alamo of the ancient world, the story of more than 900 Jewish rebels who held a nearly impregnable fort against the might of the Roman Empire....
by Caryn Robbins - March 05, 2015
The legend of Masada is the Alamo of the ancient world, the story of more than 900 Jewish rebels who held a nearly impregnable fort against the might of the Roman Empire....
Smithsonian Channel to Honor Leonard Nimoy with Re-Broadcast of THE REAL STORY: STAR TREK
by Caryn Robbins - March 02, 2015
Smithsonian Channel will commemorate acting great Leonard Nimoy by airing encore presentations this week of THE REAL STORY: STAR TREK, which features interviews with the late actor....
by Caryn Robbins - March 02, 2015
Smithsonian Channel will commemorate acting great Leonard Nimoy by airing encore presentations this week of THE REAL STORY: STAR TREK, which features interviews with the late actor....
Smithsonian Channel Airs LEGEND OF LEAD BELLY in Honor of Black History Month Tonight
by TV News Desk - February 23, 2015
His story is told in the new one-hour Smithsonian Channel special, LEGEND OF LEAD BELLY, premiering tonight, February 23 at 8 p.m. ET/PT....
by TV News Desk - February 23, 2015
His story is told in the new one-hour Smithsonian Channel special, LEGEND OF LEAD BELLY, premiering tonight, February 23 at 8 p.m. ET/PT....
Smithsonian Channel Premieres 2-Part Special MISSISSIPPI INFERNO Tonight
by TV News Desk - February 16, 2015
Narrated by actor, director and political activist Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon), the two-part special premieres tonight, February 16 with MISSISSIPPI INFERNO: SEEDS OF REVOLT at 8 p.m. ET/PT, followed by MISSISSIPPI INFERNO: DEEDS OF DEFIANCE at 9 p.m. ET/PT....
by TV News Desk - February 16, 2015
Narrated by actor, director and political activist Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon), the two-part special premieres tonight, February 16 with MISSISSIPPI INFERNO: SEEDS OF REVOLT at 8 p.m. ET/PT, followed by MISSISSIPPI INFERNO: DEEDS OF DEFIANCE at 9 p.m. ET/PT....
Elizabeth McGovern Hosts Smithsonian Channel's MILLION DOLLAR AMERICAN PRINCESSES, Beginning Tonight
by TV News Desk - January 04, 2015
Hosted by “Downton Abbey” star Elizabeth McGovern, MILLION DOLLAR AMERICAN PRINCESSES, premiering tonight, January 4 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel...
by TV News Desk - January 04, 2015
Hosted by “Downton Abbey” star Elizabeth McGovern, MILLION DOLLAR AMERICAN PRINCESSES, premiering tonight, January 4 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel...
Elizabeth McGovern to Host Smithsonian Channel's MILLION DOLLAR AMERICAN PRINCESSES
by Caryn Robbins - December 10, 2014
Hosted by "Downton Abbey" star Elizabeth McGovern, MILLION DOLLAR AMERICAN PRINCESSES, premiering on January 4 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel...
by Caryn Robbins - December 10, 2014
Hosted by "Downton Abbey" star Elizabeth McGovern, MILLION DOLLAR AMERICAN PRINCESSES, premiering on January 4 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel...
Smithsonian to Premiere ASIAN TSUNAMI: THE DEADLIEST WAVE 12/21
by Casey Judge - December 08, 2014
The Indian Ocean tsunami was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recent history. Now, ten years later, Smithsonian Channel and ITN Productions will tell its definitive story and look at what scientific advancements have been developed since then to save lives. The one-hour special, ASIAN TSUN...
by Casey Judge - December 08, 2014
The Indian Ocean tsunami was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recent history. Now, ten years later, Smithsonian Channel and ITN Productions will tell its definitive story and look at what scientific advancements have been developed since then to save lives. The one-hour special, ASIAN TSUN...
Smithsonian Channel Premieres MASS EXTINCTION: LIFE AT THE BRINK Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 30, 2014
MASS EXTINCTION: LIFE AT THE BRINK, narrated by Jeffrey Wright, a new one-hour special premiering tonight, November 30 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel, is produced by Tangled Bank Studios, the film and television unit of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)....
by TV News Desk - November 30, 2014
MASS EXTINCTION: LIFE AT THE BRINK, narrated by Jeffrey Wright, a new one-hour special premiering tonight, November 30 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel, is produced by Tangled Bank Studios, the film and television unit of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)....
Smithsonian Channel Premieres Special UNITED STATES OF DRINKING Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 20, 2014
Award-winning food writer and host Josh Ozersky goes on a spirited journey across the country, and back in time, to explore the science, anthropology, and history of alcohol....
by TV News Desk - November 20, 2014
Award-winning food writer and host Josh Ozersky goes on a spirited journey across the country, and back in time, to explore the science, anthropology, and history of alcohol....
Smithsonian Channel to Premiere Special UNITED STATES OF DRINKING, 11/20
by Caryn Robbins - November 06, 2014
Award-winning food writer and host Josh Ozersky goes on a spirited journey across the country, and back in time, to explore the science, anthropology, and history of alcohol....
by Caryn Robbins - November 06, 2014
Award-winning food writer and host Josh Ozersky goes on a spirited journey across the country, and back in time, to explore the science, anthropology, and history of alcohol....
Smithsonian Channel Premieres Two-Part Special ANGKOR REVEALED Tonight
by TV News Desk - October 05, 2014
New laser technology has revealed a vast medieval city around the great temple complex of Angkor Wat - including an extensive network of temples and boulevards, as well as sophisticated engineering. The true extent of the great city of Angkor is only now becoming clear. The capital of a vast medieva...
by TV News Desk - October 05, 2014
New laser technology has revealed a vast medieval city around the great temple complex of Angkor Wat - including an extensive network of temples and boulevards, as well as sophisticated engineering. The true extent of the great city of Angkor is only now becoming clear. The capital of a vast medieva...
Smithsonian Channel to Premiere Two-Part Special ANGKOR REVEALED, 10/5
by Caryn Robbins - September 29, 2014
The capital of a vast medieval kingdom, the city was abandoned 600 years ago and then disappeared into the jungle. In the two-part special ANGKOR REVEALED...
by Caryn Robbins - September 29, 2014
The capital of a vast medieval kingdom, the city was abandoned 600 years ago and then disappeared into the jungle. In the two-part special ANGKOR REVEALED...
Smithsonian Channel Rebroadcasts CBS News SUNDAY MORNING Today
by TV News Desk - September 28, 2014
Smithsonian Channel will present encore telecasts of CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD starting today, Sept. 28, 2014, it was announced by Tom Hayden, President of Smithsonian Channel, and David Rhodes, President of CBS News....
by TV News Desk - September 28, 2014
Smithsonian Channel will present encore telecasts of CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD starting today, Sept. 28, 2014, it was announced by Tom Hayden, President of Smithsonian Channel, and David Rhodes, President of CBS News....
Smithsonian Channel to Rebroadcast CBS News SUNDAY MORNING
by Caryn Robbins - September 25, 2014
Smithsonian Channel will present encore telecasts of CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD starting Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014, it was announced today by Tom Hayden, President of Smithsonian Channel, and David Rhodes, President of CBS News....
by Caryn Robbins - September 25, 2014
Smithsonian Channel will present encore telecasts of CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD starting Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014, it was announced today by Tom Hayden, President of Smithsonian Channel, and David Rhodes, President of CBS News....
Smithsonian Channel Premieres Two-Hour Special STONEHENGE EMPIRE Tonight
by TV News Desk - September 21, 2014
STONEHENGE EMPIRE, a new two-hour Smithsonian Channel special premiering tonight, September 21 at 8 p.m. ET/PT,...
by TV News Desk - September 21, 2014
STONEHENGE EMPIRE, a new two-hour Smithsonian Channel special premiering tonight, September 21 at 8 p.m. ET/PT,...
Smithsonian Channel to Premiere MASS EXTINCTION: LIFE AT THE BRINK, 11/30
by Caryn Robbins - September 17, 2014
MASS EXTINCTION: LIFE AT THE BRINK, narrated by Jeffrey Wright, a new one-hour special premiering Sunday, November 30 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel, is produced by Tangled Bank Studios, the film and television unit of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)....
by Caryn Robbins - September 17, 2014
MASS EXTINCTION: LIFE AT THE BRINK, narrated by Jeffrey Wright, a new one-hour special premiering Sunday, November 30 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel, is produced by Tangled Bank Studios, the film and television unit of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)....
Smithsonian Channel to Premiere Two-Hour Special STONEHENGE EMPIRE, 9/21
by Caryn Robbins - September 10, 2014
STONEHENGE EMPIRE, a new two-hour Smithsonian Channel special premiering Sunday, September 21 at 8 p.m. ET/PT,...
by Caryn Robbins - September 10, 2014
STONEHENGE EMPIRE, a new two-hour Smithsonian Channel special premiering Sunday, September 21 at 8 p.m. ET/PT,...
Smithsonian Channel Airs One-Hour Special CROWNING NEW YORK: Re-Building of One World Trade Center Tonight
by TV News Desk - September 07, 2014
The one-hour special, CROWNING NEW YORK, premiering tonight, September 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel, takes a look at the engineering and construction feats of the defining structure, One World Trade Center...
by TV News Desk - September 07, 2014
The one-hour special, CROWNING NEW YORK, premiering tonight, September 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel, takes a look at the engineering and construction feats of the defining structure, One World Trade Center...
Smithsonian Channel to Air One-Hour Special CROWNING NEW YORK: Re-Building of One World Trade Center, 9/7
by Caryn Robbins - August 20, 2014
The one-hour special, CROWNING NEW YORK, premiering Sunday, September 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel, takes a look at the engineering and construction feats of the defining structure, One World Trade Center...
by Caryn Robbins - August 20, 2014
The one-hour special, CROWNING NEW YORK, premiering Sunday, September 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel, takes a look at the engineering and construction feats of the defining structure, One World Trade Center...
Smithsonian Channel Debuts Season 2 of SPEED KILLS Tonight
by TV News Desk - August 20, 2014
The new season of Smithsonian Channel's original series, SPEED KILLS, premiering tonight, August 20 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, explores areas of the globe where maximum speed is necessary to survive....
by TV News Desk - August 20, 2014
The new season of Smithsonian Channel's original series, SPEED KILLS, premiering tonight, August 20 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, explores areas of the globe where maximum speed is necessary to survive....
Smithsonian Channel to Debut Season 2 of SPEED KILLS, 8/20
by Caryn Robbins - July 31, 2014
The new season of Smithsonian Channel's original series, SPEED KILLS, premiering Wednesday, August 20 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, explores areas of the globe where maximum speed is necessary to survive....
by Caryn Robbins - July 31, 2014
The new season of Smithsonian Channel's original series, SPEED KILLS, premiering Wednesday, August 20 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, explores areas of the globe where maximum speed is necessary to survive....
Smithsonian Channel Airs CBS NEWS: 50 YEARS LATER, CIVIL RIGHTS Tonight
by TV News Desk - July 24, 2014
CBS NEWS LIVE EXPERIENCES will bring together a group of newsmakers from the worlds of news, entertainment and sports for CBS NEWS: 50 YEARS LATER, CIVIL RIGHTS...
by TV News Desk - July 24, 2014
CBS NEWS LIVE EXPERIENCES will bring together a group of newsmakers from the worlds of news, entertainment and sports for CBS NEWS: 50 YEARS LATER, CIVIL RIGHTS...
Smithsonian Channel to Air CBS NEWS: 50 YEARS LATER, CIVIL RIGHTS, 7/24
by Caryn Robbins - July 07, 2014
CBS NEWS LIVE EXPERIENCES will bring together a group of newsmakers from the worlds of news, entertainment and sports for CBS NEWS: 50 YEARS LATER, CIVIL RIGHTS...
by Caryn Robbins - July 07, 2014
CBS NEWS LIVE EXPERIENCES will bring together a group of newsmakers from the worlds of news, entertainment and sports for CBS NEWS: 50 YEARS LATER, CIVIL RIGHTS...
Smithsonian Channel to Premiere Two-Part Special AERIAL AMERICA: ALASKA, 7/6
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2014
Soar across the dizzying heights of Mount McKinley. Swoop down on the glimmering seas surrounding Kodiak Island....
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2014
Soar across the dizzying heights of Mount McKinley. Swoop down on the glimmering seas surrounding Kodiak Island....
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