Smithsonian Channel
Canada
Smithsonian Channel is a Canadian television service that draws on archival footage and documentary storytelling to explore topics in science, history, nature, and culture. Its programming typically includes long-form documentaries and series that examine subjects such as aviation, space exploration, wildlife, and world events. The channel is available to viewers in Canada through cable and satellite providers, and some content may also be accessible via streaming platforms or on-demand services. The focus remains on factual, non-fiction material rather than entertainment or reality-based shows.
Programme
00:00 - 01:00
Ice Airport Alaska
Attack of the Yeti
Series, Documentary, Aviation
Bush aviators push the limit of their plane to deliver a two-ton generator; in Fairbanks, slippery runways threaten the International Ice Carving Championship and a high-tech airframe inspection on a Boeing 737 uncovers a potential issue.
01:00 - 02:00
Aerial Italy
Central Italy
Series, Travel
A journey across Central Italy from the air reveals the ancient Rome, the bloody medieval battles of Tuscany and the colossal marble quarries of Carrara.
02:00 - 03:00
America's Hidden Stories
Forged in Slavery
Series, History
The discovery of a pre-Civil War cemetery of enslaved ironworkers provides new insights into the role African-Americans played in the Industrial Revolution.
03:00 - 04:00
Rise and Fall of the Aztecs
Blood and Gods
Series
Take a deeper look at the Aztec religion and ritual human sacrifice. Tap into the profound spiritual logic that led priests to offer blood and human hearts in exchange for protection from the gods, who could destroy the universe at any moment.
04:00 - 05:00
Rise of Dictators
Expanding Their Reach
Series, Documentary, History
Dictators often attempt to expand their jurisdiction beyond the borders of their country; this usually means armed invasion and the death of large numbers of soldiers and civilians.
05:00 - 06:00
America's Hidden Stories
Forged in Slavery
Series, History
The discovery of a pre-Civil War cemetery of enslaved ironworkers provides new insights into the role African-Americans played in the Industrial Revolution.
06:00 - 07:00
Rise and Fall of the Aztecs
Blood and Gods
Series
Take a deeper look at the Aztec religion and ritual human sacrifice. Tap into the profound spiritual logic that led priests to offer blood and human hearts in exchange for protection from the gods, who could destroy the universe at any moment.