Smithsonian Channel

From the shipyard to the battlefield, see what makes U.S. supercarriers the cornerstone of America’s naval might.

A deep dive into the underbelly of the Prohibition era, which was characterized as much by jazz, illegal booze and female liberation as it was by ...

Life in Zambia’s Luangwa Valley exists in two very different worlds: the wet and the dry. The wet season is green and bountiful, but the dry ...

Fascinating insights in the day and night life of some of America’s most famed metropolises. Along with showcasing each city’s iconic landmarks ...

The untold human stories behind some of the world’s greatest disasters.

From the 1920s through the 1960s, America transformed from a young country on the rise into a global superpower. Using digital colorization ...

With their distinctive appearance, trademark bounce, and babies in pouches, kangaroos are Australia’s most iconic marsupial. But kangaroo ...

Aerial Africa reveals the fascinating stories you’d never find if you weren’t in the air.

They provide shade in blistering heat, shelter to animals in desperate need, and feasts when the rest of the region has dried up. They are the ...

The evolutionary journey of life on Earth spans millions of years – and the results are as diverse as they are jaw-dropping. Travel through ...

Africa’s diverse terrain is as awesome as it is deadly. With scalding volcanic fields, scorched-earth deserts, and violent waterways, ...

Embark on a journey into the world’s most unforgiving arctic zones, where land and ice are inseparably joined. Swim through the mammoth ...

Across the globe lie a number of little-known, breathtaking natural settings. Get acquainted with these areas of outstanding natural beauty, ...

Dive into the secret and surprising lives of some of Australia’s signature wildlife. From mini marsupials to flying foxes, join these ...

The ocean floor is home to centuries’ worth of sunken vessels integrated into marine habitats. Explore extraordinary wrecks around the ...

Every year, two million zebras and wildebeest thunder along the Serengeti plains on a pilgrimage to the grassy highlands. Witness the largest ...

Primates, like lemurs, baboons, and monkeys, are our closest living relatives, making them a source of endless human fascination. See their ...

Scattered throughout the wild lands of Africa are a number of protected havens that shelter some of the continent’s most iconic wildlife. ...

Africa’s spectacular biodiversity extends across a vast, numerous network of ecosystems. Explore the continent’s incredible landscape ...

Nowhere is the full range of nature’s force more apparent than during a volcanic eruption. Join us on daring odysseys to the fiery hearts ...

The amazing thing about nature is the number of ways it continues to surprise us – and in the case of these unique creatures, it appears ...

From the untouched, pristine waters of the Caribbean island of Bonaire to the vibrant beauty of the Mesoamerican Reef, explore some of the rarest ...

The narrow coast that runs along the southern tip of Africa is home to an abundance of vibrant wildlife, thanks to the two ocean currents that ...

Watching animals care for their young is a powerful reminder of the bonds we all share as living species on the planet. Take a heartwarming look ...

Follow the evolution of advertising from the 1950s through the 1980s, via interviews with the industry’s top ad executives, and through ...

Enter the battlefields of Africa, arenas bathed in a history of savagery and blood, where big cats and big crocs have reigned supreme for ...

Hell Below is an event-based series charting the stealth game of sub sea warfare, tracking the dramatic narrative from contact to attack of the ...

Ride along with the NTSB and its inter-agency partners as they work together towards determining the probable cause of aircraft accidents. These ...

Animals congregate in places where their basic needs can be met: havens from predators where competition for food is manageable and breeding ...

Behind many million-dollar inventions are priceless stories of inspiration, controversy, triumph, and tragedy. Explore inventions large and ...