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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.

Family of Plane Crash Survivors Tell Their Story in New Book
by Christina Mancuso - March 30, 2015

What are the chances of three immediate family members surviving separate plane crashes? For the Suerig family, apparently quite high. Robin Suerig Holleran of Mendham, NJ, survived a near-fatal crash near Atlanta, Georgia in 2005, albeit with a broken back and other injuries. Her father, Karl Su...


Smithsonian Channel Special to Feature Rare Interviews with Hitler's Inner Circle
by Caryn Robbins - October 27, 2015

A new Smithsonian Channel one-hour special recounts the final days of Adolf Hitler, told in the words of those who were with him....


Civil War Cannons to Be Featured on Next WEAPON HUNTER on Smithsonian Channel
by Caryn Robbins - October 13, 2015

Shull goes on a journey into the past to compare the greatest cannons of the Civil War. He travels through the backwoods of Tennessee, the hills of Kentucky, and the mountains of Oregon in hopes of finding and firing the two deadliest pieces of light artillery of the conflict...


Smithsonian Channel Greenlights New Series SPORTS DETECTIVES
by Caryn Robbins - July 14, 2015

SPORTS DETECTIVES, comprised of six one-hour episodes, is scheduled to premiere in 2016...


Smithsonian Channel to Premiere Nepal Earthquake Special 6/8
by Caryn Robbins - June 01, 2015

On April 25th, a devastating earthquake, of magnitude 7.8, jolted Nepal killing more than 8,500 people and causing the widespread destruction of homes, religious and historic buildings....


Smithsonian Channel to Premiere Two-Part Special AERIAL AMERICA: ALASKA, 7/6
by Caryn Robbins - June 19, 2014

Soar across the dizzying heights of Mount McKinley. Swoop down on the glimmering seas surrounding Kodiak Island....


Smithsonian Channel Premieres MOBY DICK: HEART OF A WHALE Tonight
by TV News Desk - December 04, 2015

Smithsonian Channel attempts to answer these questions in a new one-hour special MOBY DICK: HEART OF A WHALE, premiering tonight, December 4 at 9 p.m. ET/PT....


Smithsonian Channel Acquires Rights to Air Special on Grammy Nominee Hozier
by Caryn Robbins - July 09, 2015

The latest special from the acclaimed Irish music series OTHER VOICES is headed to North America. The one-hour program, featuring worldwide sensation and Grammy Award-nominated artist Hozier, will be broadcast on Smithsonian Channel...


Smithsonian Channel to Premiere HOZIER: THE CHURCH TAPES, Today
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2015

Grammy nominee Hozier opens up about his meteoric rise to superstardom, as well as his musical influences in the new Smithsonian Channel special, HOZIER: THE CHURCH TAPES, premiering Today, November 6...


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,...


Smithsonian Channel to Present Veterans Day Special SEAL DOG, 11/11
by Caryn Robbins - October 09, 2015

SEAL DOG, a new one-hour Smithsonian Channel special, tells the story of former Navy SEAL Trevor Maroshek and his amazing war dog, Chopper....


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...


Smithsonian Channel to Premiere New Series MY MILLION DOLLAR INVENTION, 6/14
by Caryn Robbins - June 01, 2015

A sketch on a napkin...a flash of inspiration while driving... a sudden glimpse into the future... these sudden insights have led to world-changing inventions, and turned ordinary people into millionaires....


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...


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...


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....


INCREDIBLE FLYING JET PACKS Premieres on Smithsonian Channel Tonight
by TV News Desk - July 19, 2015

A new Smithsonian Channel one-hour special, INCREDIBLE FLYING JET PACKS, premiering tonight, July 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, explores their past, present and future....


Smithsonian Channel to Premiere THE SPY IN THE HANOI HILTON, 4/27
by Caryn Robbins - April 21, 2015

A new Smithsonian Channel special will reveal one of the greatest secrets of the Vietnam War. THE SPY IN THE HANOI HILTON, premiering Monday, April 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, uncovers the true story of POWs inside the Prison, known as the Hanoi Hilton...


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....


INCREDIBLE FLYING JET PACKS to Premiere on Smithsonian Channel 7/19
by Caryn Robbins - July 08, 2015

A new Smithsonian Channel one-hour special, INCREDIBLE FLYING JET PACKS, premiering Sunday, July 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, explores their past, present and future....


Smithsonian Channel Premieres Nepal Earthquake Special Tonight
by TV News Desk - June 08, 2015

On April 25th, a devastating earthquake, of magnitude 7.8, jolted Nepal killing more than 8,500 people and causing the widespread destruction of homes, religious and historic buildings....


Smithsonian Channel Premieres New Series MY MILLION DOLLAR INVENTION Tonight
by TV News Desk - June 14, 2015

A sketch on a napkin...a flash of inspiration while driving... a sudden glimpse into the future... these sudden insights have led to world-changing inventions, and turned ordinary people into millionaires....


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...


Smithsonian Channel to Premiere THE GOSPEL OF JESUS'S WIFE, 5/5
by Caryn Robbins - April 23, 2014

The one-hour special, The GOSPEL OF JESUS'S WIFE, debuts Monday, May 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT....


Smithsonian Channel Premieres THE SPY IN THE HANOI HILTON Tonight
by TV News Desk - April 27, 2015

A new Smithsonian Channel special will reveal one of the greatest secrets of the Vietnam War. THE SPY IN THE HANOI HILTON, premiering tonight, April 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, uncovers the true story of POWs inside the Prison, known as the Hanoi Hilton...






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