Friday, May 16th TV listings for Smithsonian Channel Canada
Searching for Secrets New York
Experts go on a search for New York's most remarkable hidden stories, involving the Statue of Liberty, the 21 Club, and "Typhoid Mary."
Searching for Secrets San Francisco
An exploration of little-known stories behind San Francisco landmarks and locations, including its golden fire hydrant and Dutch windmills.
Legends of the Pharaohs Mystery of the Great Pyramid
Exploring the final building phase of the Great Pyramid of Giza and the rituals that took place after a pharaoh dies.
Mysteries From Above From Far Above
A perfect circle carved around an ancient peak; a scary phenomenon in the Pacific; strange shapes in a Middle Eastern desert; a formation below the ocean's surface.
Private Lives of the Windsors The Queen Mother
From her brilliant performance during WWII to her demotion after the death of George VI to her continuing influence over Elizabeth II for half a century, the private life of the Queen Mother is explored.
Combat Ships Lightning Strikes
Examining some of maritime history's most effective lightning strikes; how the French frigate Nivôse set a trap to lure Somali pirates; how the HMS Illustrious captured a well-defended Mediterranean harbor in WWII; a surprise attack on Tokyo in 1942.
Genghis Khan's Mongolia Lasting Impact
Marie Favereau reveals how the Mongols shaped the world and how a disease led to the empire's end.
Untold Arctic Wars Frozen Hell
Ice Airport Alaska Holiday Whiteout
Passenger numbers at Ted Stevens International Airport are up by 93%, but a freak storm is about to throw Christmas into chaos; at Fairbanks International Airport a 737 is forced to dock for the night and is in danger of freezing over.
Legends of the Pharaohs Mystery of the Great Pyramid
Exploring the final building phase of the Great Pyramid of Giza and the rituals that took place after a pharaoh dies.
Mysteries From Above From Far Above
A perfect circle carved around an ancient peak; a scary phenomenon in the Pacific; strange shapes in a Middle Eastern desert; a formation below the ocean's surface.
WWII's Most Daring Raids Easy Company's First Assault
American paratroopers are dropped behind German lines on D-Day in order to secure territory behind the beaches.
Rise of Dictators Follow the Money New
WWII's Most Daring Raids Easy Company's First Assault
American paratroopers are dropped behind German lines on D-Day in order to secure territory behind the beaches.
Rise of Dictators Follow the Money
Mysteries From Above From Far Above
A perfect circle carved around an ancient peak; a scary phenomenon in the Pacific; strange shapes in a Middle Eastern desert; a formation below the ocean's surface.
Legends of the Pharaohs Mystery of the Great Pyramid
Exploring the final building phase of the Great Pyramid of Giza and the rituals that took place after a pharaoh dies.
Ice Airport Alaska Holiday Whiteout
Passenger numbers at Ted Stevens International Airport are up by 93%, but a freak storm is about to throw Christmas into chaos; at Fairbanks International Airport a 737 is forced to dock for the night and is in danger of freezing over.
On the Fly: Adventures at Altitude One Moment, One Shot
Grant Korgan uses his "hero flights" to uplift other disabled veterans and first responders. Fly For The Culture inspires young people of color to pursue a future in aviation. A photographer and pilot recreate an iconic photo over New York City.
A Park for All Seasons Riding Mountain
Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba.
A Park for All Seasons Fundy
Fundy National Park in southern New Brunswick.
Searching for Secrets London
A unique tour of London explores objects with secret histories, including its black cabs, the Marble Arch and the Horse Guards Clock.
Searching for Secrets Berlin
A unique tour of Berlin hunts for little-known stories hidden in the city's famous landmarks, obscure sites, and even in the food.