Smithsonian Channel

Life in Zambia’s Luangwa Valley exists in two very different worlds: the wet and the dry. The wet season is green and bountiful, but the dry ...

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

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 ...

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

Across the globe lie a number of little-known, breathtaking natural settings. Get acquainted with these areas of outstanding natural beauty, ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Animals congregate in places where their basic needs can be met: havens from predators where competition for food is manageable and breeding ...

Watching animals care for their young is a powerful reminder of the bonds we all share as living species on the planet. Take a heartwarming look ...

Author and medical historian Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris uses science, tests, and demonstrations to shed new light on famous deaths, ranging from drug ...

Primates, like lemurs, baboons, and monkeys, are our closest living relatives, making them a source of endless human fascination. See their ...

Scattered throughout the wild lands of Africa are a number of protected havens that shelter some of the continent’s most iconic wildlife. ...

Enter a world of mummies, witches, zombies, and shamans as we explore Britain’s mysterious sites and mystic past.

With their distinctive appearance, trademark bounce, and babies in pouches, kangaroos are Australia’s most iconic marsupial. But kangaroo ...

Embark on a journey into the world’s most unforgiving arctic zones, where land and ice are inseparably joined. Swim through the mammoth ...

From the untouched, pristine waters of the Caribbean island of Bonaire to the vibrant beauty of the Mesoamerican Reef, explore some of the rarest ...

Sprawling estates and magnificent castles dot Britain’s landscape, passed down from one aristocratic heir or heiress to the next. But life ...

A look at some of the most important, innovative and powerful weapons of all time. Through unique experiments run by weapons specialists, explore ...

Africa’s spectacular biodiversity extends across a vast, numerous network of ecosystems. Explore the continent’s incredible landscape ...

Enter the battlefields of Africa, arenas bathed in a history of savagery and blood, where big cats and big crocs have reigned supreme for ...

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

Bill Pullman introduces and narrates this four-part documentary on the world’s first national park, Yellowstone.

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 ...

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

The stories of the men and women who made America’s mission to the Moon possible are told through archival film, oral histories taken ...

Taking viewers back to the Atomic Age of the mid-20th century by going on a mission to identify the endless possibilities of atoms as an energy source.

Every year, two million zebras and wildebeest thunder along the Serengeti plains on a pilgrimage to the grassy highlands. Witness the largest ...

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

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

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

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 ...

Dive into the secret and surprising lives of some of Australia’s signature wildlife. From mini marsupials to flying foxes, join these ...

The untold human stories behind some of the world’s greatest disasters.

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

Africa’s diverse terrain is as awesome as it is deadly. With scalding volcanic fields, scorched-earth deserts, and violent waterways, ...

The waters bordering the Arabian Peninsula are home to a host of unique marine animals: from predators like zebra sharks and giant stingrays, to ...

A half-hour documentary series set in a unique Arctic town with true northern exposure that provides a front-row seat for some of the closest ...

From the 1920s through the 1960s, America transformed from a young country on the rise into a global superpower. Using digital colorization ...

History buff Paul Shull is on a mission to find some of the world’s rarest weapons from military history. This series chronicles his ...

Documentary series investigating the evidence that supports some of the world’s most notorious conspiracy theories.

Ride along with the NTSB and its inter-agency partners as they work together towards determining the probable cause of aircraft accidents. These ...

Behind many million-dollar inventions are priceless stories of inspiration, controversy, triumph, and tragedy. Explore inventions large and ...

From the Legends of King Arthur and Robin Hood to the recent events of the Russian Revolution, history is full of fascinating and evocative ...

Take off on a thrilling flight across America. This epic series offers rare glimpses of our nation’s most treasured landmarks, all seen ...

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

Buddhists, Hindus, and hundreds of thousands of travelers from around the globe flock to Cambodia every year to experience the grandeur of ...

A monument that may explain why the people of a thriving ancient city vanished from Earth. A tablet that reveals a towering truth about one of ...

Follows the action at Johannesburg’s two biggest international airports, as well as urban helicopter crews flying life-or-death medivac missions ...

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