Friday, August 29th TV listings for Smithsonian Channel Canada HD
Extreme Ice Machines Extreme Conditions
The Yeti is a custom-made snow-eater that keeps a critical Alaskan airport open for business; experts reveal how cutting-edge engineering and the latest technology keep this machine running in the toughest conditions.
Extreme Ice Machines Extreme Elements
A helicopter made for extreme environments aids US Army rescue efforts in some of the most harsh conditions; a trio of small but capable tugboats moves cargo vessels through the busiest port of Alaska.
Murderous History Britain's Killer Nanny
When an infant is discovered dead in the River Thames, police uncover a dark underworld, where society's most vulnerable are being exploited.
Incredible treasures left behind by the raiders that were never found are examined, revealing the source of Han's wealth and power.
Incredible treasures left behind by the raiders that were never found are examined, revealing the source of Han's wealth and power.
Extreme Ice Machines Extreme Technology
A special drone uses cutting-edge technology to fly deep into treacherous, hard-to-reach mountains on dangerous search and rescue missions, and a hi-tech ice machine works tirelessly at a Toronto airport to keep flights running in brutal conditions.
Incredible treasures left behind by the raiders that were never found are examined, revealing the source of Han's wealth and power.
Incredible treasures left behind by the raiders that were never found are examined, revealing the source of Han's wealth and power.
A different view of the events in the Arctic during World War II, with countless unknown details; a focus on the struggle of the great powers for control of the area and its natural resources.
Mysteries From Above Stone Cold Mysteries
Get petrified by cryptic rock structures normally hidden from view. Look inside curious dwellings in the Peruvian Andes, visit a sacred monolith in Wyoming's Black Hills, haunt a Turkish stone village, and spot an immovable waterfall in Mexico.
Unearthed Lost Tomb of Alexander the Great
The magnificent tomb of Alexander the Great mysteriously vanishes and becomes a legend; using CGI, investigators piece together the evidence to reveal where his tomb lies and what it might look like.
Make It Out Alive Oil Rig Explosion
On a warm summer night in July 1988, the Piper Alpha oil rig in the middle of the North Sea was the scene of the world's deadliest offshore accident.
The Secret History of World War II The Battle of Britain
There are many stories behind the 1940 Battle of Britain, like pilot Bill Millington who sacrifices himself to save civilians.
Hitler's Last Stand Savage Spring
Blinded in one eye in the battle for Normandy, a defiant French-Canadian sniper sets out to liberate a Dutch city in the final days of the war.
Make It Out Alive Oil Rig Explosion
On a warm summer night in July 1988, the Piper Alpha oil rig in the middle of the North Sea was the scene of the world's deadliest offshore accident.
The Secret History of World War II The Battle of Britain
There are many stories behind the 1940 Battle of Britain, like pilot Bill Millington who sacrifices himself to save civilians.
Hitler's Last Stand Savage Spring
Blinded in one eye in the battle for Normandy, a defiant French-Canadian sniper sets out to liberate a Dutch city in the final days of the war.
Murderous History Britain's Killer Nanny
When an infant is discovered dead in the River Thames, police uncover a dark underworld, where society's most vulnerable are being exploited.
Make It Out Alive Oil Rig Explosion
On a warm summer night in July 1988, the Piper Alpha oil rig in the middle of the North Sea was the scene of the world's deadliest offshore accident.
The Secret History of World War II The Battle of Britain
There are many stories behind the 1940 Battle of Britain, like pilot Bill Millington who sacrifices himself to save civilians.
Hitler's Last Stand Savage Spring
Blinded in one eye in the battle for Normandy, a defiant French-Canadian sniper sets out to liberate a Dutch city in the final days of the war.
A Park for All Seasons Quittinirpaaq
Quttinirpaaq National Park is affected by climate change.
A Park for All Seasons La Mauricie
Visitors from around the world come to La Maurice National Park each fall when the leaves change.
The Lost Colony of Roanoke: New Evidence
In 1587, more than 100 English colonists who were settled on Roanoke Island vanish, baffling historians for centuries; experts use forensic archaeology to investigate the true story behind one of America's oldest mysteries.
Hell Below Life and Death Decision
Navigating the narrow, deep fjords that lead to Narvik, Norway, where German and British forces faced off in April 1940; repeated torpedo failures threatened to sink the mission and leave Hitler's invading troops exposed and vulnerable.