Monday, May 12th TV listings for Smithsonian Channel Canada
On the Fly: Adventures at Altitude Challenge Accepted
Wayne Davis has the challenge of keeping both people and sharks safe as an aerial shark spotter; aerobatic pilot Kyle Fowler attempts an audacious stunt; a group of kids transcend their disabilities with the pilots of Challenge.
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.
Hitler's Last Stand Himmler's Folly
A United States army cook manages to stall Himmler's attempt to recapture Strasbourg.
Hitler's Last Stand Nazi Tank Hunters
A platoon of Canadian tank hunters engages a column of Nazi Panther tanks at nighttime.
Hitler's Last Stand Resistance Revenge
In July of 1944, French resistance fighters called Maquisards declare a Free French Republic on the remote Vercors plateau in eastern France to support the Allied invasion of Normandy.
Canada 1812: Forged in Fire Charles de Salaberry
Charles de Salaberry is forced to rely on cunning tactics.
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The tragic story of Archduke Maximilian and the series of unfortunate circumstances that doomed his reign over Mexico.
Mysteries From Above Behind the Myths
Reveal the truth behind the planet's oldest legends. Tour an island covered in polar bears, see bizarre twin craters in Greece, peek at a supervolcano hidden under Yellowstone Park, and examine an ocean formation that's eerily similar to Atlantis.
Inside Windsor Castle Happy Families
As the family made Windsor their home, Philip grew restless; Elizabeth assigned him as ranger of Windsor Great Park, but that only led to more problems.
Combat Ships Heroes of Guadalcanal
A comprehensive look at the naval battle of Guadalcanal in November 1942 and the heroic efforts of U.S. sailors who held off powerful Imperial Navy.
Greatest escapes of WWII Episode 5
World of Warships Clash of Titans U-Boat Alert
The rise of submarines marks World War II at sea, leading to fierce battles above and below the waves.
Ice Airport Alaska Emergency Landing
Witness wild weather, emergency landings, animal invaders and pandemic panics at Alaska's Ted Stevens Airport.
The tragic story of Archduke Maximilian and the series of unfortunate circumstances that doomed his reign over Mexico.
Mysteries From Above Behind the Myths
Reveal the truth behind the planet's oldest legends. Tour an island covered in polar bears, see bizarre twin craters in Greece, peek at a supervolcano hidden under Yellowstone Park, and examine an ocean formation that's eerily similar to Atlantis.
Sports Detectives Miracle on Ice Flag
The hunt for the missing flag draped over USA goalie after the hockey team won Olympic gold in 1980.
Ice Airport Alaska The Flight Before Christmas
A major snowstorm disrupts Christmas travel in Anchorage; bush pilots aid an Arctic village after a fire; ice jeopardizes an airborne science mission; Customs agents combat a surge in illegal holiday food imports.
Extreme Airport Africa Flight The Power New
A mid-air engine shutdown forces maintenance teams to scramble.?A helicopter pilot flies engineers onto live power lines. A rookie pilot flies his first solo anti-poaching patrol, and scientists fly to track down a pride of lion.
Sports Detectives Miracle on Ice Flag
The hunt for the missing flag draped over USA goalie after the hockey team won Olympic gold in 1980.
Ice Airport Alaska The Flight Before Christmas
A major snowstorm disrupts Christmas travel in Anchorage; bush pilots aid an Arctic village after a fire; ice jeopardizes an airborne science mission; Customs agents combat a surge in illegal holiday food imports.
Extreme Airport Africa Flight The Power
A mid-air engine shutdown forces maintenance teams to scramble.?A helicopter pilot flies engineers onto live power lines. A rookie pilot flies his first solo anti-poaching patrol, and scientists fly to track down a pride of lion.
Mysteries From Above Behind the Myths
Reveal the truth behind the planet's oldest legends. Tour an island covered in polar bears, see bizarre twin craters in Greece, peek at a supervolcano hidden under Yellowstone Park, and examine an ocean formation that's eerily similar to Atlantis.
The tragic story of Archduke Maximilian and the series of unfortunate circumstances that doomed his reign over Mexico.
Ice Airport Alaska Emergency Landing
Witness wild weather, emergency landings, animal invaders and pandemic panics at Alaska's Ted Stevens Airport.