Saturday, May 31st TV listings for Smithsonian Channel Canada HD
Cosmic Vistas The Curiosity of Mars
A vehicle the size of a small car spent a year on Mars.
Cosmic Vistas Constellations
Historical and modern examinations of constellations.
Canada: Over the Edge Lower Mainland
BC's lower mainland is a mix of remote mountain ranges, spectacular cityscapes and marine life.
Canada: Over the Edge Sea to Sky
The Sea to Sky corridor reveals one of the west coast's most iconic landscapes.
Unearthed King Arthur's Lost Castle
The clifftop ruins of Tintagel Castle are shrouded in a tumultuous history and believed to be the birthplace of King Arthur; experts use cutting-edge tech to unlock the secrets of this ancient structure and reveal the truth behind a legendary ruler.
Unearthed Rome's Lost Coliseums
The coliseums of Rome were brutal theaters of spectacle and death that helped control the sprawling Roman empire; now, archaeologists uncover the engineering secrets behind these majestic structures to reveal the truth behind the ancient Roman world.
A great metropolis has been discovered, buried beneath the pastures of the Danube.
Lost Treasures of Rome Hidden Secrets of Pompeii
Archaeologists unearth a sacrificial skull, investigate a mummy, and crawl through underground tunnels as they embark on new digs in Pompeii.
Lost Treasures of Rome Rome's Sunken Secrets
Archaeologists find traces of a sea-battle that transformed Ancient Rome; archaeologists investigate how Rome rose to dominate the ancient world.
Lost Treasures of Rome Secrets of the Colosseum
Archaeologists reveal how the Colosseum came to symbolize the might of Rome.
Lost Treasures of Rome Nero's Lost Palace
Archaeologists investigate the fate of Nero and his buried Golden Palace.
Lost Treasures of Rome Secrets of Rome's Great Wall
An exploration of Hadrian's Wall, the largest structure built by the Romans; experts examine the Wall, its forts, gatehouses, and garrison town to see how civilization and culture grew.
Lost Treasures of Rome Pompeii's Lost Twin: Herculaneum
An exploration of Herculaneum, the twin to Pompeii that also got buried during a deadly volcanic eruption; the discovery of an intact skeleton, the first excavated in 25 years, helps investigators piece together the final hours of Herculaneum.
Unearthed: Seven Wonders Seven Wonders Of Ancient Rome
An inside look at how the world's most eminent structures define national identity and the engineering techniques used to create them.
Witness Dun Huang's transformation from desert outpost to Silk Road stronghold; learn why generals, nomads, spies and traders risk everything to gain control before two unlikely allies emerge to save the city and its rich legacy from chaos.
Witness Dun Huang's transformation from desert outpost to Silk Road stronghold; learn why generals, nomads, spies and traders risk everything to gain control before two unlikely allies emerge to save the city and its rich legacy from chaos.
China's Dragon Emperor Creating a Nation
An in-depth look at the life of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, reveals new truths about his controversial rule.
China's Dragon Emperor Architect of the Afterlife
An exploration of China's first emperor's mausoleum, highlighted by 8,000 terra-cotta warriors who guard the royal tomb.
Archaeologists use modern technology to determine if the reputation of China's only empress is based on fact.
The dramatic history of Princess Fu Hao, who rose from the leader of a warrior clan, to then become a key advisor, general and wife of King Wu Ding of the Shang Dynasty.
Witness Dun Huang's transformation from desert outpost to Silk Road stronghold; learn why generals, nomads, spies and traders risk everything to gain control before two unlikely allies emerge to save the city and its rich legacy from chaos.
Witness Dun Huang's transformation from desert outpost to Silk Road stronghold; learn why generals, nomads, spies and traders risk everything to gain control before two unlikely allies emerge to save the city and its rich legacy from chaos.
Unearthed: Seven Wonders Seven Wonders Of Ancient Rome
An inside look at how the world's most eminent structures define national identity and the engineering techniques used to create them.