Tuesday, September 1st TV listings for Smithsonian Channel Canada
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 Ancient Civilizations
Decoding the secrets of long-lost human settlements; scrutinizing a mysterious Norwegian mound, a prehistoric stone circle on the banks of the Tagus River, a lost city in the cradle of civilization and bizarre rock shapes.
Extreme Weather Salvage Long Lost Logs
Salvor and treasure seeker Phil Risko sets out to retrieve valuable 80-year-old hardwood logs from the bottom of the sea; a multi-million dollar cruise vessel undergoes emergency repairs in Panama.
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 Fix That? Deep Space Telescope
Host Mike Davidson goes to the remote Atacama Desert in Chile; at observatory ALMA he works alongside the expert team as they repair some of the world's biggest antennas.
The Last Hunt For Nazi Gold Nazi Gold Train
Unravel the myth of the elusive Walbrzych Gold Train deep in the Polish wilderness; evaluate shifting claims and bizarre artifacts presented by an eccentric local guide, then confront the absurdity and obsession that fuel this famed treasure hunt.
Ice Airport Alaska My Foggy Valentine
Valentine's Day delays loom when a squadron of F-22 makes an unexpected landing; high winds threaten a helicopter's 600-lb sling load; Aviators come to the rescue of a village without water.
Aerial Mexico The Timeless South
Southern Mexico stretches from Yucatán's crystal-clear cenotes to the fertile land of the Oaxaca Valley; Maya and Zapotec traditions live through gastronomy and art; history is ever present in ancient pyramids and architecture.
Planes That Changed History B-17
During World War II, the B-17 became a formidable fortress of the skies; uncover the technological and strategic innovations that made the B-17 a key to D-Day success, and later, Allied victory.
Ice Airport Alaska My Foggy Valentine
Valentine's Day delays loom when a squadron of F-22 makes an unexpected landing; high winds threaten a helicopter's 600-lb sling load; Aviators come to the rescue of a village without water.
Aerial Mexico The Timeless South
Southern Mexico stretches from Yucatán's crystal-clear cenotes to the fertile land of the Oaxaca Valley; Maya and Zapotec traditions live through gastronomy and art; history is ever present in ancient pyramids and architecture.
America's Hidden Stories The Osage Murders
A member of the Osage Nation investigates the series of murders and unexplained deaths that struck the oil-rich tribe in the 1920s.
Rise and Fall of the Aztecs Origins New
In less than 200 years, the Aztecs rose from nomadic origins to build the powerful empire of Tenochtitlan. Combining archaeology and stunning 3D reconstructions, this series reveals the rise and fall of a remarkable civilization.
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.
America's Hidden Stories The Osage Murders
A member of the Osage Nation investigates the series of murders and unexplained deaths that struck the oil-rich tribe in the 1920s.
Rise and Fall of the Aztecs Origins
In less than 200 years, the Aztecs rose from nomadic origins to build the powerful empire of Tenochtitlan. Combining archaeology and stunning 3D reconstructions, this series reveals the rise and fall of a remarkable civilization.
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.
America's Hidden Stories The Osage Murders
A member of the Osage Nation investigates the series of murders and unexplained deaths that struck the oil-rich tribe in the 1920s.
Rise and Fall of the Aztecs Origins
In less than 200 years, the Aztecs rose from nomadic origins to build the powerful empire of Tenochtitlan. Combining archaeology and stunning 3D reconstructions, this series reveals the rise and fall of a remarkable civilization.
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 Fix That? Deep Space Telescope
Host Mike Davidson goes to the remote Atacama Desert in Chile; at observatory ALMA he works alongside the expert team as they repair some of the world's biggest antennas.
World's Most Scenic River Journeys Shannon River
A journey along Ireland's longest river, the Shannon, through an emerald green landscape of rolling hills and sparkling waters; how Vikings, monks and kings have all made their mark.
Mysteries From Above Out of This World
Zoom in on some otherworldly sights; spot a giant glacier on the Red Planet, let the milky seas off the coast of Java bathe your vision, ponder a huge hexagon floating above Saturn and take a spin around a doughnut-shaped lake in Saskatchewan.
Extreme Weather Salvage Emergency!
Responding to an emergency call, Northstar marine sets out to salvage a sunken tug in the Delaware Bay; following the devastation caused by Hurricane Sally, Capt. Chris Ward and his crew work to salvage sunken sailboats and wrecked powerboats.