Wednesday, January 7th TV listings for Smithsonian Channel Canada
Cosmic Vistas Superscopes
In the future, telescopes will allow scientists to see further to planets that may support life.
Paid programming.
Mysteries From Above Ocean Mysteries
Dive into the historical and natural secrets of the deep; explore an uninhabited concrete island, ocean spirals off the Australian coast, underwater evidence of a violent past and tracks thousands of metres below the sea's surface.
Extreme Weather Salvage Savage Salvage
John Ward and his crew are called to salvage a massive barge upturned by a storm in a canal; Hickory Scuba Divers work to salvage a valuable sailboat that's sunk at its mooring.
Canada: Over the Edge Kootenay Border Region
Soaring high above the incredible landscapes along BC's Kootenay border region.
Sacred Sites The Camino
In Spain, pilgrims walk the Camino de Santiago, ending with a visit to a shrine believed to hold the bones of Saint James the Great; new research suggests that the Camino may have been a sacred pathway long before the Christian age.
Extreme Ice Machines Extreme Isolation
Tourists explore the far reaches of northern Canada and gain exclusive access to polar bears on custom-built rovers; the Twin Otter aircraft drops much-needed supplies to isolated villages.
Inside the Tower of London The Navy is Coming
A behind-the-scenes look at the meticulous preparations involved in carrying out the Tower's biggest naval event: the Constable's Dues.
Sacred Sites The Camino
In Spain, pilgrims walk the Camino de Santiago, ending with a visit to a shrine believed to hold the bones of Saint James the Great; new research suggests that the Camino may have been a sacred pathway long before the Christian age.
The Pacific War in Color Shockwaves
Months after the Pearl Harbor attack, shock waves reverberate in every corner of the Pacific; Americans deploy to stem the enemy's advance; after culture clashes, Allied forces later bond over efforts to thwart Japan's move to control New Guinea.
How Did They Fix That? US Coast Guard: Safeguarding The Seas
Mike helps fix the vessels that the U.S. Coast Guard use to keep the oceans safe; he replaces key parts of ship engines, removes a large crane from a buoy tender, and fixes a helicopter for a critical exercise.
How Did They Build That? Swamps & Swagger
Exploring behind-the-scenes of design and construction of revolutionary buildings in Spain, New York and a university campus in Florida.
How Did They Build That? Shipyards & Slender Builds
A 284ft wooden skyscraper built from 1,200 bespoke pieces tests fire safety limits in Milwaukee. A decaying Amsterdam crane track transforms into elegant glass offices.
Delving into the tragic sacking of the Kingdom of Benin and seeing if its ruins harbor bad luck; evaluating an unlucky Norwegian artist's paintings, an Egyptian portrait with a dark history, and stolen Lydian treasure that carries ancient ill will.
The Pyramids: Solving The Mystery Abu Rawash and the Lost Pyramid
Egyptologists believe there was a perfect pyramid, hidden in the sands of Abu Rawash, which served as a tomb for the pharaoh Djedefre.
How Did They Build That? Shipyards & Slender Builds
A 284ft wooden skyscraper built from 1,200 bespoke pieces tests fire safety limits in Milwaukee. A decaying Amsterdam crane track transforms into elegant glass offices.
Delving into the tragic sacking of the Kingdom of Benin and seeing if its ruins harbor bad luck; evaluating an unlucky Norwegian artist's paintings, an Egyptian portrait with a dark history, and stolen Lydian treasure that carries ancient ill will.
The Pyramids: Solving The Mystery Abu Rawash and the Lost Pyramid
Egyptologists believe there was a perfect pyramid, hidden in the sands of Abu Rawash, which served as a tomb for the pharaoh Djedefre.
Murderous History London Blitz Killer
When a body is discovered in a bombed-out London church, investigators race to determine if it was caused by the Nazi Blitz or a local killer.
How Did They Build That? Shipyards & Slender Builds
A 284ft wooden skyscraper built from 1,200 bespoke pieces tests fire safety limits in Milwaukee. A decaying Amsterdam crane track transforms into elegant glass offices.
Delving into the tragic sacking of the Kingdom of Benin and seeing if its ruins harbor bad luck; evaluating an unlucky Norwegian artist's paintings, an Egyptian portrait with a dark history, and stolen Lydian treasure that carries ancient ill will.
The Pyramids: Solving The Mystery Abu Rawash and the Lost Pyramid
Egyptologists believe there was a perfect pyramid, hidden in the sands of Abu Rawash, which served as a tomb for the pharaoh Djedefre.
World's Most Scenic River Journeys The River Spey, Scotland
A journey on Scotland's River Spey, traveling from its source in the Highlands, winding by boat through the mountains to where the river meets the North Sea.
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.
World's Most Scenic River Journeys The Suwannee
Meandering through the black waters of a primordial river immortalized in a folk song.