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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 Documentary TITANIC: NEW EVIDENCE, 1/21
by Caryn Robbins - January 18, 2017

The images are unveiled in a new one-hour Smithsonian Channel documentary that tells the story of the unluckiest ship in maritime history. TITANIC: THE NEW EVIDENCE premieres Saturday, January 21 at 8 p.m. ET/PT....


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....


Smithsonian Channel Calls All Aboard with MIGHTY CRUISE SHIPS and MIGHTY TRAINS Photo 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 Names Joanna Brahim to Newly Created Role
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2016

Smithsonian Channel, a joint venture between Showtime Networks Inc. and the Smithsonian Institution, announced that Joanna Brahim has joined the network in the newly created role of Vice President, Communications....


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....


Smithsonian Channel to Premiere THE LOST TAPES: PEARL HARBOR, 12/4
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2016

The first installment, THE LOST TAPES: PEARL HARBOR, will premiere Sunday, December 4 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the attacks that brought the U.S. into World War II....


Hit Series SUPERCAR SUPERBUILD Returns to Smithsonian Channel 10/30
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2016

Smithsonian Channel is set to premiere new episodes of SUPERCAR SUPERBUILD, beginning Sunday, October 30 at 9 p.m. ET/PT....


Smithsonian Kicks Off Super Today with AERIAL AMERICA Marathon, Today
by Caryn Robbins - February 29, 2016

AERIAL AMERICA, the epic, long-running series that offers the ultimate bird?s-eye view of our nation, will feature a 14-hour marathon of the 14 participating primary states on Super today, March 1, from 8:00 am - 10:00 pm ET/PT....


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....


Hit Series SUPERCAR SUPERBUILD Returns to Smithsonian Channel 10/30
by Caryn Robbins - October 06, 2016

Smithsonian Channel is set to premiere new episodes of SUPERCAR SUPERBUILD, beginning Sunday, October 30 at 9 p.m. ET/PT....


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....


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....


Smithsonian Channel to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of National Park Service with One-Hour Special
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2016

It began as a radical idea to preserve a mysterious land of “boiling sulpher springs.” Now the National Park Service is 100 years old – with more than 400 places we've seen fit to save forever. Smithsonian Channel will celebrate the centennial with AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARKS AT 100 premiering Sunday, ...


Smithsonian Channel Sheds New Light on Titanic Sinking in New Documentary, Today
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2017

The images are unveiled in a new one-hour Smithsonian Channel documentary that tells the story of the unluckiest ship in maritime history. TITANIC: THE NEW EVIDENCE (WT) premieres Today, January 21 at 8 p.m. ET/PT...


Smithsonian Channel New Series 'Sports Detectives' Premieres 4/24
by Caryn Robbins - March 09, 2016

Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point ball. Dale Earnhardt's legendary pink race car. The American flag draped around goalie Jim Craig after the “Miracle on Ice.”...


Smithsonian Channel to Premiere Season 3 of MIGHTY PLANES, 11/6
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2016

Season three of the popular Smithsonian Channel series MIGHTY PLANES soars to new heights with some of the world's most incredible aircraft....


Lion Whisperer Kevin Richardson Returns to Smithsonian for PREDATOR ROAD TRIP, Today
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2016

Smithsonian Channel follows Richardson and the move in a new special airing in two-parts, PREDATOR ROAD TRIP: BACKSEAT LIONS, premiering Today, February 24 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, and PREDATOR ROAD TRIP: HYENA BREAKOUT today, March 2 at 8 p.m. ET/PT....


Smithsonian Channel to Premiere Documentary TITANIC: NEW EVIDENCE, Today
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2017

The images are unveiled in a new one-hour Smithsonian Channel documentary that tells the story of the unluckiest ship in maritime history. TITANIC: THE NEW EVIDENCE premieres Today, January 21 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....


Smithsonian Kicks Off New Series THE LOST TAPES, 12/4
by Caryn Robbins - November 03, 2016

THE LOST TAPES: PEARL HARBOR, will premiere Sunday, December 4 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the attacks that brought the U.S. into World War II....


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....


New Smithsonian Series SACRED SITES to Explore Hallowed Shrines, Temples & Monuments
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2016

Smithsonian Channel will offer fascinating new perspectives on some of the world's most remarkable and mysterious religious locations in the new five-episode series SACRED SITES, premiering on Monday, September 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT....


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....


New Smithsonian Series SACRED SITES to Explore Hallowed Shrines, Temples & Monuments
by Caryn Robbins - August 23, 2016

Smithsonian Channel will offer fascinating new perspectives on some of the world's most remarkable and mysterious religious locations in the new five-episode series SACRED SITES, premiering on Monday, September 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT....


Smithsonian Channel Celebrates Women's History Month with Two New Premieres
by A.A. Cristi - February 10, 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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