Tuesday, October 14th TV listings for Smithsonian Channel Canada
History by the Numbers Crazy Rich People
Score the inside scoop on six of the wealthiest people in history; meet the richest man on earth today, a german banker who financed a religious empire in the 1500s, a norman king who stole England and three robber barons from 20th-century America.
Cosmic Vistas Cosmic Rainbow
In an attempt to view the cosmos beyond the scope of human vision, infrared light and gamma radiation are used.
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Cosmic Vistas Stargazer's Paradise
Advanced telescopes capture images of the night sky from the Atacama Desert.
Cosmic Vistas Night Fire
The Northern Lights tells the story of the makeup of the planet, the sun and possibly life on other planets.
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.
The Pyramids: Solving The Mystery Saqqara, The First Pyramid
At the heart of Saqqara, the largest necropolis in Egypt is the Step Pyramid of Djoser, built around 2600 BC.
ArtNation Unsung
An eight-part series celebrating the world's most influential artists in music, film, photography, dance, and more and learning the secrets of their craft.
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.
The Pyramids: Solving The Mystery Saqqara, The First Pyramid
At the heart of Saqqara, the largest necropolis in Egypt is the Step Pyramid of Djoser, built around 2600 BC.
Untold Arctic Wars Race for the North
The German war industry urgently needs more iron; Hitler has his eye on the Norwegian coast and especially on the harbor of Narvik, through which iron ore is shipped from Sweden.
Ice Airport Alaska Mayday
A heavy blizzard, an earthquake, and a plane crash threaten the safety of the Ice Airports as well as the people of downtown Anchorage.
Extreme Airport Africa Close Encounters Of The Bird Kind
A skilled canine team tracks birds disrupting Africa's busiest airport. Mechanics race to fix a cargo hauler for the largest bush airline. Helicopter pilots meet ships near the Cape of Good Hope, while flying doctors deliver life-saving surgery.
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.
Untold Arctic Wars: the Cold War Freezing Tensions
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.
Untold Arctic Wars: the Cold War Freezing Tensions
Abandoned Engineering Quest for Power
A look at disused structures that used to be at the forefront of the world's power supply, including Budapest's Kelenfold Power Station and New York's Wardenclyffe Tower.
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.
Untold Arctic Wars: the Cold War Freezing Tensions
History by the Numbers The Roaring '20s
In the wake of the Spanish flu, the 1920s became the decade of flappers, jazz, and the speakeasy; for many, it was a time of unprecedented opportunity.
History by the Numbers Heists
The inside track on five of the greatest heists in history; these are not petty robberies, but high-stakes operations meticulously planned and audaciously executed, with a cast of colorful characters from the mastermind to the snitch.
Cosmic Vistas Virtual Universe
Using computer simulations, it is possible to fly over other worlds and see how galaxies interact.
Cosmic Vistas Seasons of Saturn
The second largest planet is also a mini-solar system with 60 moons and those crazy rings.