Friday, July 11th TV listings for Smithsonian Channel Canada HD
Canada: Over the Edge Kootenay Border Region
Soaring high above the incredible landscapes along BC's Kootenay border region.
Canada: Over the Edge Continental Divide
The vast and diverse terrain that lies at the border of Canada and the United States.
Major League Legends Hank Aaron
The life and career of Hank Aaron who battled racism and poverty to become baseball's legendary home run king.
Inside Windsor Castle Tragedy and Triumph
A look at recent events in the castle, from the fire that started in the Private Chapel in 1992, through to the Queen's 90th birthday in 2016, a year in which she invited the Obamas to visit her "favorite home."
New discoveries and new science tell the story of how the ancient Mayans built such an incredible society in a tropical rainforest over two thousand years and then vanished.
Engineering Repurposed Grain Silos to Art Museum & Fortress to Home
Two examples of repurposing truly done right: an abandoned 42-tube silo complex remolded as an epic art gallery, and an ancient fortress carved into a family home.
Inside Windsor Castle Tragedy and Triumph
A look at recent events in the castle, from the fire that started in the Private Chapel in 1992, through to the Queen's 90th birthday in 2016, a year in which she invited the Obamas to visit her "favorite home."
New discoveries and new science tell the story of how the ancient Mayans built such an incredible society in a tropical rainforest over two thousand years and then vanished.
The Pacific War in Color Shockwaves
Months after the Pearl Harbor attack, shock waves reverberate in every corner of the Pacific; Americans deploy to stem the enemy's advance; after culture clashes, Allied forces later bond over efforts to thwart Japan's move to control New Guinea.
Aerial Australia The Vast West
Western Australia is home to colossal gold mines, massive sheep stations, the world's largest shark, an iconic and spectacular 4x4 trail, and Perth, the most isolated big city on Earth.
Unearthed Secrets of Hadrian's Villa
Hadrian's Villa is the largest Roman palace ever constructed and demonstrates the opulent peak of Rome's ancient engineering; experts investigate secrets that could reveal the truth behind one of Rome's most enigmatic emperors.
Greatest Escapes of World War II
A look at some of the most incredible escapes of World War II.
The Dambusters Attack! Attack!
The raid on Germany's dams gets off to a rocky start as the crews struggle to clear the airfield in their planes loaded with four-tonne bouncing bombs; out of the 133 young men who flew on the raid, only 80 survive.
Rise of Dictators Expanding Their Reach
Dictators often attempt to expand their jurisdiction beyond the borders of their country; this usually means armed invasion and the death of large numbers of soldiers and civilians.
Greatest Escapes of World War II
A look at some of the most incredible escapes of World War II.
The Dambusters Attack! Attack!
The raid on Germany's dams gets off to a rocky start as the crews struggle to clear the airfield in their planes loaded with four-tonne bouncing bombs; out of the 133 young men who flew on the raid, only 80 survive.
Rise of Dictators Expanding Their Reach
Dictators often attempt to expand their jurisdiction beyond the borders of their country; this usually means armed invasion and the death of large numbers of soldiers and civilians.
Major League Legends Hank Aaron
The life and career of Hank Aaron who battled racism and poverty to become baseball's legendary home run king.
Greatest Escapes of World War II
A look at some of the most incredible escapes of World War II.
The Dambusters Attack! Attack!
The raid on Germany's dams gets off to a rocky start as the crews struggle to clear the airfield in their planes loaded with four-tonne bouncing bombs; out of the 133 young men who flew on the raid, only 80 survive.
Rise of Dictators Expanding Their Reach
Dictators often attempt to expand their jurisdiction beyond the borders of their country; this usually means armed invasion and the death of large numbers of soldiers and civilians.
Cosmic Vistas Hidden Havens: Icy Gems
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune all have exotic atmospheres, liquid interiors and rings.
Cosmic Vistas Shooting Gallery: Galactic Visions
The history of the solar system might be preserved out in the dark domain of Pluto and beyond.
Extreme Weather Salvage Working Blind
Phil Risko's team at Northstar works fast to refloat a trawler that's been blown onto the shore of a national park in New Jersey; the team improvises to get it back to sea before it suffers further damage.
Canada: Over the Edge Foothills to the Badlands
Exploring the landscape and archaeology of Alberta's foothills and badlands from Calgary to Drumheller.