Wednesday, April 22nd TV listings for Smithsonian Channel Canada HD
The Pharaohs: Greater than the Pyramids Khufu, The Great Pyramid Scheme
Delve into the history of the Fourth Dynasty monarch responsible for one of the great pyramids; examine the tyrannical reputation of this ancient leader and decipher the complex strategies he used to guide such a massive building project.
The Pharaohs: Greater than the Pyramids Cleopatra: The Price of Success
Chart the turbulent reign of a brilliant strategist who allied herself with powerful Roman leaders in the hopes of saving her kingdom; examine the battle against Octavian that ended three millennia of Egyptian history and sealed Cleopatra's fate.
The Pharaohs: Greater than the Pyramids Ramses III, No Happy Ending
Unearth the dramatic final days of the Twentieth Dynasty's great warrior king, Ramses III. View a rare judicial papyrus that recounts the story of an assassination plot hatched in the royal harem, then see what the monarch's mummy reveals today.
The Pharaohs: Greater than the Pyramids Alexander the Great: Builder of an Empire
Follow the meteoric rise of the Macedonian conqueror who seized Egypt and built an empire that stretched from Europe to Asia; find out how founding the city of Alexandria and becoming a pharaoh transformed Alexander's life before his death at age 32.
Untold Arctic Wars The Cold Playground of Spies
A different view of the events in the Arctic during World War II, with unknown details; a focus on the struggle of the great powers for control of the area and its natural resources.
The Pharaohs: Greater than the Pyramids Ramses II, The Sun King of Egypt
Ramesses II reigns for 66 years and builds monuments and temples.
The Pharaohs: Greater than the Pyramids Khufu, The Great Pyramid Scheme
Delve into the history of the Fourth Dynasty monarch responsible for one of the great pyramids; examine the tyrannical reputation of this ancient leader and decipher the complex strategies he used to guide such a massive building project.
The Pharaohs: Greater than the Pyramids Cleopatra: The Price of Success
Chart the turbulent reign of a brilliant strategist who allied herself with powerful Roman leaders in the hopes of saving her kingdom; examine the battle against Octavian that ended three millennia of Egyptian history and sealed Cleopatra's fate.
The Pharaohs: Greater than the Pyramids Ramses III, No Happy Ending
Unearth the dramatic final days of the Twentieth Dynasty's great warrior king, Ramses III. View a rare judicial papyrus that recounts the story of an assassination plot hatched in the royal harem, then see what the monarch's mummy reveals today.
Combat Ships Courageous Captains
Exploring maritime heroes who left their mark on history through their bravery and skill, including Larry Chambers, Ernest Evans, and Robert Smalls.
Rise of Dictators Follow the Money
Dictators may appear omnipotent, but their position depends largely on a network of individuals who benefit from their rule, and their support does not come cheap.
How Did They Build That? Floating & Lifting
Architects and engineers build an eco-friendly convention center on Vancouver's waterfront, a lift bridge in Bordeaux and a cocoon-shaped skyscraper in Tokyo each with unique challenges like marine habitats and massive spans.
Inside Pyramids Dahshur: The Cursed Pyramid's Enigma
Visiting the heart of history in the Dashur necropolis, where the first of the great pyramids was built; examining what a mini-scanner called a LiDAR reveals about this landmark's enduring mysteries.
The Pharaohs: Greater than the Pyramids Alexander the Great: Builder of an Empire
Follow the meteoric rise of the Macedonian conqueror who seized Egypt and built an empire that stretched from Europe to Asia; find out how founding the city of Alexandria and becoming a pharaoh transformed Alexander's life before his death at age 32.
The Pyramids: Solving The Mystery Medium and the Mystery of The False Pyramid
Meidum is the least-known of the pyramids of Egypt as it stretches skywards to resemble a castle keep.
Inside Pyramids Dahshur: The Cursed Pyramid's Enigma
Visiting the heart of history in the Dashur necropolis, where the first of the great pyramids was built; examining what a mini-scanner called a LiDAR reveals about this landmark's enduring mysteries.
The Pharaohs: Greater than the Pyramids Alexander the Great: Builder of an Empire
Follow the meteoric rise of the Macedonian conqueror who seized Egypt and built an empire that stretched from Europe to Asia; find out how founding the city of Alexandria and becoming a pharaoh transformed Alexander's life before his death at age 32.
The Pyramids: Solving The Mystery Medium and the Mystery of The False Pyramid
Meidum is the least-known of the pyramids of Egypt as it stretches skywards to resemble a castle keep.
Inside Pyramids Dahshur: The Cursed Pyramid's Enigma
Visiting the heart of history in the Dashur necropolis, where the first of the great pyramids was built; examining what a mini-scanner called a LiDAR reveals about this landmark's enduring mysteries.
The Pharaohs: Greater than the Pyramids Alexander the Great: Builder of an Empire
Follow the meteoric rise of the Macedonian conqueror who seized Egypt and built an empire that stretched from Europe to Asia; find out how founding the city of Alexandria and becoming a pharaoh transformed Alexander's life before his death at age 32.
The Pyramids: Solving The Mystery Medium and the Mystery of The False Pyramid
Meidum is the least-known of the pyramids of Egypt as it stretches skywards to resemble a castle keep.
Inside Pyramids Saqqara: The Secrets of the Buried Pyramid
Investigate one of Egypt's oldest monuments to eternity: the Buried Pyramid of Sekhemkhet; explore a well-preserved underground tomb and view a mysterious sarcophagus during the first-ever on-camera exploration of this 4,500-year-old sacred place.
Inside Pyramids Dahshur: The Cursed Pyramid's Enigma
Visiting the heart of history in the Dashur necropolis, where the first of the great pyramids was built; examining what a mini-scanner called a LiDAR reveals about this landmark's enduring mysteries.
Inside Pyramids Khufu: The Secret Chamber's Revelations
Takes an unprecedented look inside the secret chambers of the Great Pyramid of Giza, the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing, and see what they reveal about the pyramid's origins.