Sunday, October 12th TV listings for Smithsonian Channel Canada HD
Extreme Weather Salvage Top Secret Salvage
Crews work around the clock to build the world's largest underwater concrete bed to salvage the Costa Concordia; operating in secrecy, teams work under high security to repair one of the world's most iconic cruise liners.
Searching for Secrets Paris
Walk the cobblestone streets and take in the city's urban design to uncover the key to it's revolutionary past; discover why tourists should skip the Eiffel Tower and climb the ugliest skyscraper in Europe instead.
Cosmic Vistas Shooting Gallery: Galactic Visions
The history of the solar system might be preserved out in the dark domain of Pluto and beyond.
Cosmic Vistas Hubble's Renaissance
A dramatic repair mission gives the Hubble Space Telescope another chance to capture stunning pictures like only it can.
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.
Combat Ships River Raiders
A look at riverine warfare from the Civil War to Vietnam and small but powerful combat ships.
Ice Airport Alaska Emergency Landing
Witness wild weather, emergency landings, animal invaders and pandemic panics at Alaska's Ted Stevens Airport.
How Did They Fix That? Reef Rescue
Mike in north eastern Australia, going on and under the water, into labs and onto construction projects working with specialized teams as they tackle the daunting challenge of saving dying coral on the incredible Great Barrier R.
How Did They Build That? Floating Parks & Upcycled Towers New
On inadequate foundations, San Francisco's MOMA triples in size creating an exterior light enough to prevent collapse; a 1970s Sydney skyscraper is recycled into a 21st century tower; in Dallas, a five acre park is created.
Ice Airport Alaska Emergency Landing
Witness wild weather, emergency landings, animal invaders and pandemic panics at Alaska's Ted Stevens Airport.
How Did They Fix That? Reef Rescue
Mike in north eastern Australia, going on and under the water, into labs and onto construction projects working with specialized teams as they tackle the daunting challenge of saving dying coral on the incredible Great Barrier R.
How Did They Build That? Floating Parks & Upcycled Towers
On inadequate foundations, San Francisco's MOMA triples in size creating an exterior light enough to prevent collapse; a 1970s Sydney skyscraper is recycled into a 21st century tower; in Dallas, a five acre park is created.
Abandoned Engineering Lost Bridges
The history of a stretch of concrete known as Hitler's Bridge; the highest bridge in the world collapses.
Ice Airport Alaska Emergency Landing
Witness wild weather, emergency landings, animal invaders and pandemic panics at Alaska's Ted Stevens Airport.
How Did They Fix That? Reef Rescue
Mike in north eastern Australia, going on and under the water, into labs and onto construction projects working with specialized teams as they tackle the daunting challenge of saving dying coral on the incredible Great Barrier R.
How Did They Build That? Floating Parks & Upcycled Towers
On inadequate foundations, San Francisco's MOMA triples in size creating an exterior light enough to prevent collapse; a 1970s Sydney skyscraper is recycled into a 21st century tower; in Dallas, a five acre park is created.
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.
History by the Numbers Everest
Where earth meets sky: how the most thrilling and dangerous point at the top of the world continues to fascinate, and what it takes to conquer the Big One.
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.