Friday, November 28th TV listings for Smithsonian Channel Canada HD
Mysteries From Above Mysterious Monuments
Traipsing along ancient pathways criss-crossing Easter Island; finding gigantic designs carved into Asia's Eastern Steppe; ascending a tall pyramid rising from Antarctica's icy landscape.
Canada: Over the Edge Vancouver Island's Western Coastline
A collection of scenic towns, parks and coastal rainforest unique in the world.
Cosmic Vistas Eclipses
Lunar and solar eclipses.
Cosmic Vistas What Stars Are Made of
An exploration of the astrophysics of stars creating matter.
Inside the Tower of London Life Inside
We examine life for the Yeoman Warders once they're off duty and gain unique access to a history-making archeological dig by the Tower's parish church.
Sacred Sites Egyptian Priestesses
New evidence found in Egyptian sacred sites is revealing secrets about a forgotten succession of powerful female priests.
Extreme Weather Salvage End of the Line
Salvaging a 50-foot motor yacht in Islamorda, Fla.; a 44-foot launch hung up on a dam on the Mississippi River; repairing a major storm gate in the British Isles.
Inside the Tower of London Life Inside
We examine life for the Yeoman Warders once they're off duty and gain unique access to a history-making archeological dig by the Tower's parish church.
Sacred Sites Egyptian Priestesses
New evidence found in Egyptian sacred sites is revealing secrets about a forgotten succession of powerful female priests.
Surviving WWII Captured
Uncover the luck and determination that helped POWs endure captivity, hunger, and acts of unthinkable brutality. Listen to the riveting stories of soldiers who survived infamous German stalags, Japanese forced-labour campaigns, and death marches.
Mysteries From Above Mysteries of the Abandoned
The view from above reveals a derelict complex of pod-like structures with seemingly alien origins; a bewildering concrete construction in the mountains of Bosnia; a puzzling collection of out of place shapes discarded in the wilds of Greenland.
Unearthed The Lost Empire of Palmyra
Palmyra: pearl of the Syrian desert; experts return to the site and use CGI reconstruction to reveal the secrets of Palmyra's ancient engineers.
Make It Out Alive Dam Disaster
On October 9, 1963, the Vajont Dam in northern Italy was the scene of incredible devastation.
Air Warriors Messerschmitt BF 109
Considered the deadliest fighter of WWII, Germany's Me-109s were feared by Allied bombers and fighters alike; 109s fought Spitfires in the Battle of Britain and alongside Rommel in North Africa.
Rise of Dictators Tearing Down the Old
Tease out the common denominators that lead to tyranny; map the rise of some of the 20th century's dictators and discover how they seized power, exploited governing systems and gutted existing power structures to gain total control.
Make It Out Alive Dam Disaster
On October 9, 1963, the Vajont Dam in northern Italy was the scene of incredible devastation.
Air Warriors Messerschmitt BF 109
Considered the deadliest fighter of WWII, Germany's Me-109s were feared by Allied bombers and fighters alike; 109s fought Spitfires in the Battle of Britain and alongside Rommel in North Africa.
Rise of Dictators Tearing Down the Old
Tease out the common denominators that lead to tyranny; map the rise of some of the 20th century's dictators and discover how they seized power, exploited governing systems and gutted existing power structures to gain total control.
Mysteries From Above Giants
Walking among colossal wonders scattered across the Earth's surface, including an ancient reptile skeleton, a massive head carving in the Alberta badlands, a giant South African footprint and a pentagram etched into a remote peninsula in Kazakhstan.
Make It Out Alive Dam Disaster
On October 9, 1963, the Vajont Dam in northern Italy was the scene of incredible devastation.
Air Warriors Messerschmitt BF 109
Considered the deadliest fighter of WWII, Germany's Me-109s were feared by Allied bombers and fighters alike; 109s fought Spitfires in the Battle of Britain and alongside Rommel in North Africa.
Rise of Dictators Tearing Down the Old
Tease out the common denominators that lead to tyranny; map the rise of some of the 20th century's dictators and discover how they seized power, exploited governing systems and gutted existing power structures to gain total control.
Mysteries From Above A Whole Lot of Holes
Exploring some of the most cavernous places on the planet, including an expansive Siberian crater with no explainable origin, Greenland's bizarre black holes, an ancient forbidden well in the Yemeni desert, and a voluminous void in Antarctica.
Canada: Over the Edge Lower Mainland
BC's lower mainland is a mix of remote mountain ranges, spectacular cityscapes and marine life.
Cosmic Vistas The Anthropic Principle
An exploration of the science behind the Anthropic Principle.
Canada 1812: Forged in Fire Isaac Brock
Isaac Brock's daring made him a hero, but may also be his flaw.