Monday, October 13th TV listings for Smithsonian Channel Canada HD
History by the Numbers 4 Trillion French Fries
Uncover the story of how fast food conquered America and then the world; ponder the birth of the beef patty and the assembly-line kitchens it inspired; see how a failing chicken fryer struck gold and learn how a burger joint ramped down the cold war.
Canada 1812: Forged in Fire Enos Collins
East coast shipper creates a private fleet to seize American ships.
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Cosmic Vistas Superscopes
In the future, telescopes will allow scientists to see further to planets that may support life.
Cosmic Vistas Cosmic Rainbow
In an attempt to view the cosmos beyond the scope of human vision, infrared light and gamma radiation are used.
The Pyramids: Solving The Mystery Khufu and the Tomb of Secrets
The Pyramid of Khufu is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World which can still be seen in its original state.
The Pyramids: Solving The Mystery Saqqara, The First Pyramid
At the heart of Saqqara, the largest necropolis in Egypt is the Step Pyramid of Djoser, built around 2600 BC.
The Pyramids: Solving The Mystery Medium and the Mystery of The False Pyramid
Meidum is the least-known of the pyramids of Egypt as it stretches skywards to resemble a castle keep.
The Pyramids: Solving The Mystery Dahshur: An Incredible Discovery
On the site of Dahshur, south of Cairo, are two revolutionary monuments which seem to be the first real pyramids.
The Pyramids: Solving The Mystery The Last Secrets of Giza
The world has its focus on the Pyramid of Khufu in Egypt, but nearby on the Giza plateau, other architectural masterpieces stand the test of time.
The Pyramids: Solving The Mystery Abu Rawash and the Lost Pyramid
Egyptologists believe there was a perfect pyramid, hidden in the sands of Abu Rawash, which served as a tomb for the pharaoh Djedefre.
Abandoned Engineering Silent Cities
Stories of ghost towns, including Pripyat and Hashima Island.
Genghis Khan's Mongolia Lasting Impact
Marie Favereau reveals how the Mongols shaped the world and how a disease led to the empire's end.
Aerial Africa Zambia
A flight over the African nation of Zambia reveals its ancient wonders, raging waters, diverse wildlife, and rich history.
Ice Airport Alaska Mayday
A heavy blizzard, an earthquake, and a plane crash threaten the safety of the Ice Airports as well as the people of downtown Anchorage.
Extreme Airport Africa Close Encounters Of The Bird Kind
A skilled canine team tracks birds disrupting Africa's busiest airport. Mechanics race to fix a cargo hauler for the largest bush airline. Helicopter pilots meet ships near the Cape of Good Hope, while flying doctors deliver life-saving surgery.
Aerial Africa Zambia
A flight over the African nation of Zambia reveals its ancient wonders, raging waters, diverse wildlife, and rich history.
Ice Airport Alaska Mayday
A heavy blizzard, an earthquake, and a plane crash threaten the safety of the Ice Airports as well as the people of downtown Anchorage.
Extreme Airport Africa Close Encounters Of The Bird Kind
A skilled canine team tracks birds disrupting Africa's busiest airport. Mechanics race to fix a cargo hauler for the largest bush airline. Helicopter pilots meet ships near the Cape of Good Hope, while flying doctors deliver life-saving surgery.
Abandoned Engineering Ghost Ships
Once-great triumphs of marine engineering now left to rust include a ship graveyard in Maryland.
Aerial Africa Zambia
A flight over the African nation of Zambia reveals its ancient wonders, raging waters, diverse wildlife, and rich history.
Ice Airport Alaska Mayday
A heavy blizzard, an earthquake, and a plane crash threaten the safety of the Ice Airports as well as the people of downtown Anchorage.
Extreme Airport Africa Close Encounters Of The Bird Kind
A skilled canine team tracks birds disrupting Africa's busiest airport. Mechanics race to fix a cargo hauler for the largest bush airline. Helicopter pilots meet ships near the Cape of Good Hope, while flying doctors deliver life-saving surgery.
History by the Numbers Crazy Rich People
Score the inside scoop on six of the wealthiest people in history; meet the richest man on earth today, a german banker who financed a religious empire in the 1500s, a norman king who stole England and three robber barons from 20th-century America.
Searching for Secrets Singapore
Get the inside scoop on a Michelin-star meal that's less than three dollars; learn the history of hawker food; get a personal tour from Toilet Man to learn how beautiful gardens and obsessively clean toilets made the city rich.
Cosmic Vistas Stargazer's Paradise
Advanced telescopes capture images of the night sky from the Atacama Desert.
Cosmic Vistas Night Fire
The Northern Lights tells the story of the makeup of the planet, the sun and possibly life on other planets.