Smithsonian Channel Documentaries

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2018
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The Coronation
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01, 2018
Marking the 65th anniversary of the Queen's Coronation, Queen Elizabeth II herself shares her memories of the ceremony for the first time, and showcases the Crown Jewels like never before.
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Escape to the Great Dismal Swamp
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18, 2018
In the 1800s, southern newspapers ran ads seeking runaway slaves suspected of taking refuge in a vast wetland called the Great Dismal Swamp. For decades, scholars have sought proof that .. show full overview
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Earth from Outer Space
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19, 2018
In just half a century, the human population has doubled to 7.4 billion, and during that time, astronaut and satellite photos have been capturing the startling changes on our planet. See .. show full overview
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The Mountain Lion and Me
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14, 2018
On the outskirts of Yellowstone National Park is Paradise Valley, Montana, an animal so secretive few people ever get to see it. Wildlife filmmaker Casey Anderson became one of those .. show full overview
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Leaving Earth: Or How to Colonize a Planet
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25, 2018
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Finding Life in Outer Space
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25, 2018
A documentary that explores the origins of life on Earth and the evolution of the cosmos from the Big Bang onwards; travels to extreme locations such as hydrothermal pools in Chile's .. show full overview
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Earth From Outer Space
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25, 2018
In just half a century, the human population has doubled to 7.4 billion, and during that time, astronaut and satellite photos have been capturing the startling changes on our planet. See .. show full overview
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Waco: The Longest Siege
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09, 2018
It began as a raid, turned into a 51-day standoff, and ended with the destruction of a five-story building and 75 people dead. The 1993 Waco siege of the compound belonging to the Branch .. show full overview
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Titanic's Fatal Fire
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14, 2018
The sinking of the Titanic sent shockwaves around the world and started debates that continue to this day. But new, explosive evidence from the most unlikely of sources may finally lay .. show full overview
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Ice Bridge: The Impossible Journey
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18, 2018
Is it possible that Ice Age people succeeded in crossing the frozen Atlantic Ocean to North America, thousands of years before the Vikings and Columbus? Two archaeologists believe so .. show full overview
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Rise of Tokyo
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04, 2018
It's a city that transformed itself from a sprawl of wooden dwellings into a huge modern metropolis. Over 150 years, Tokyo has risen from the ashes twice--from an epic earthquake and a .. show full overview
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King of the Desert Lions
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11, 2018
Meet the "Five Musketeers," five inseparable lion brothers raised in the ancient Namib Desert. When they eventually become independent from their mothers, they venture into the desert in .. show full overview
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Kings of the Desert
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27, 2018
In the Kalahari Desert, lions grow to be the size of grizzly bears--and they have appetites to match. These big cats need big prey to survive, but hunting giants isn't easy, even for the .. show full overview
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The Leopard Rocks
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16, 2018
The documentary “The Leopard Rocks” accompanies Neelam, a female leopard, as she fights for the lives of her offspring, and provides a fascinating insight into the lives and adventures .. show full overview
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Gun Trucks of Vietnam
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11, 2018
From M16 rifles to Huey helicopters, the Vietnam War launched weapons that went on to become legendary. This is the untold story of one such weapon built not by the Pentagon, but by .. show full overview
2018x20
Marilyn Monroe for Sale
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23, 2018
In life, Marilyn Monroe captivated millions across the globe. In death, her mesmerizing spell only grew in size and scope. More than half a century after her passing, her private life .. show full overview
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Laws of the lizard
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26, 2018
Biologists and wildlife filmmakers Nate Dappen and Neil Losin launch a year-long adventure in search of the secrets of an unassuming reptile. They travel to remote forests and tiny .. show full overview
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Incredible Animal Moments
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06, 2019
The fiercest, strangest, and wildest creatures in the animal kingdom face off in a countdown of the most incredible animal moments ever recorded. Across arid deserts, through dense .. show full overview
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My Journey with a Polar Bear
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06, 2019
For four years, Asgeir Helgestad, a Norwegian wildlife filmmaker, has followed a beautiful polar bear mother named Frost in her home on Svalbard, a group of islands in the Arctic Ocean. .. show full overview