Smithsonian Channel
Was This Ferry Disaster Caused by Lax Regulations?
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- Was This Ferry Disaster Caused by Lax Regulations?
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Investigators looking into the October 15, 2003 crash of the MV Andrew J. Barberi are perturbed to learn that certain protocols weren’t followed – and that this lapse was common among other ferries.
From the Series: Disasters at Sea: Death on the Staten Island Ferry http://bit.ly/313yfvH
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- Dragonflies are the Undisputed Insect Rulers of Alhambra
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- In the ponds of Alhambra, the Iberian bluetail dragonfly reigns supreme. With multi-faceted eyes and physics-defying wing flaps, no insect is safe from its predatory instincts.
From the Series: Wild Castles: Alhambra http://bit.ly/2RDe0BQ
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- 44 BC was a Terrible Year for Cleopatra and Egypt
- Runtime
- 3:47
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- In 44 BC, Cleopatra was in trouble: Julius Caesar was dead, rival Roman factions were at war, and Egypt was gripped by what modern historians would later identify as the plague.
From the Series: Secrets: Egypt's Apocalypse Volcano http://bit.ly/2shotIX
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- Black in Space: Breaking the Color Barrier (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 51:19
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- America's experiences during the Civil Rights Movement and the Space Race are well documented. However, few know about the moment these two worlds collided, when the White House and NASA scrambled to put the first black astronaut into orbit. This is the untold story of the decades-long battle between the U.S. and the Soviet Union to be the first superpower to bring diversity to the skies, told by the black astronauts and their families, who were part of this little known chapter of the Cold War.
From the Show: Black in Space: Breaking the Color Barrier http://bit.ly/36TXhzt
#BlackHistoryMonth #space
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- This Sweet Factory is Britain’s Most Romantic Workplace
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Swizzels – the factory that makes Love Hearts, a British candy – was recently voted Britain’s most romantic workplace. In fact, one in four people who work there are in a relationship with each other.
From the Series: Inside the Factory: Sweets http://bit.ly/30lCwKp
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- Did the Crew of MV Queen of the North do their Jobs Correctly?
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Investigators assigned to the sinking of the Queen of the North on March 22, 2006 face contradictory evidence. The crew appear to have done everything by the book – so what happened?
From the Series: Disasters at Sea: Queen of the North http://bitly.com/2GjeG96
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- This Pyramid Was Built to Honor a Highly Unusual Occupant
- Runtime
- 4:06
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A newly discovered pyramid yields a baffling mystery: a royal tomb, usually reserved for kings, is found to contain a mystery woman. Who was she and why was she given such a great honor?
From the Show: Mystery of the Lost Pyramid http://bit.ly/36GK3Gj
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- The Crew of the Lady Mary Face a Fight to Stay Alive
- Runtime
- 2:56
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- On March 24, 2009, the Lady Mary was nearing the end of a successful scallop hauling expedition, when the boat began to list onto its port side. The crew braced themselves for the fight of their lives.
From the Series: Disasters at Sea: The Sinking of the Lady Mary http://bitly.com/2NUb4yn
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- The Strange Lives of Olm Salamanders
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The caves beneath Predjama Castle are home to the remarkable olm salamanders. Their eerie pale skin and the fact that they possess both gills and lungs is why people call them ‘the human fish’.
From the Series: Wild Castles: Predjama http://bit.ly/3a6alUx
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- Women Proved to be Exceptional Pilots During WWII
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- With millions of men serving in WWII, the nation needed pilots to ferry planes from the factory to the air bases. That’s when Jackie Cochran proposed a novel idea: why not let women fly?
From the Series: America in Color: Made in the USA http://bit.ly/35lHdp4
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- A Young Hannibal Swears to Never Stop Fighting Rome
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- After his defeat, Carthaginian leader Hamilcar left for Spain along with his son, Hannibal. It was around that time that a young Hannibal, according to legend, was made to swear eternal enmity towards Rome.
From the Show: Hannibal's March on Rome http://bit.ly/2MPm8fP
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- Winged Termites Looking to Mate Become Monkey Food
- Runtime
- 3:14
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- After 20 hours of Luangwa rainfall, the skies begin to clear. But soon, the air is thick again with a swarm of winged termites, looking to mate. It’s an ideal feeding opportunity for a nearby troop of vervet monkeys.
From the Series: The Big Dry: The Coming Rains http://bit.ly/303j5G9
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- The Vesuvius Eruption May Have Been a Gradual Process
- Runtime
- 3:21
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- One common misconception about the eruption of Vesuvius is that it happened suddenly and was over in an instant. But some experts suggest the events could have taken as long as seven hours.
From the Series: Secrets: Gangs of Pompeii http://bit.ly/2KEoHAk
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- Why Tadpoles Are No Match for Diving Beetle Larvae
- Runtime
- 2:42
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Once the grass frogs of Predjama have successfully mated, it will take two weeks for the tadpoles to emerge. But a threat still abounds, in the seemingly innocuous form of the larvae of the great diving beetle.
From the Series: Wild Castles: Predjama http://bitly.com/3a6alUx
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- Did Modifications to This Fishing Trawler Destabilize it?
- Runtime
- 3:17
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Preliminary investigations into the April 2, 2001 sinking of the Arctic Rose reveal that she previously underwent modifications to her design. Were they the reason this 93-foot fishing trawler capsized so quickly?
From the Series: Disasters at Sea: The Arctic Rose Mystery http://bit.ly/2Ns3D1b
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- Egyptologists Open a Newly-Discovered Pyramid
- Runtime
- 3:41
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Excavations in Dahshur have revealed something exciting: a brand new pyramid, discovered beneath a local quarry. Shortly after, archaeologists find the passage that leads into the heart of the tomb.
From the Show: Mystery of the Lost Pyramid http://bit.ly/36GK3Gj
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- How Longhorn Cattle First Came to Texas
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Longhorn cattle are the descendants of the oldest breed of cows in America, introduced by the Spanish. They were also a key element in the development of the Texan economy in the 1800s.
From the Series: Aerial America: Dallas-Forth Worth http://bit.ly/38thDkf
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- This 1924 Exhibition was a Celebration of the British Empire
- Runtime
- 3:17
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The 1924 British Empire Exhibition was held in London, and opened by the King and Queen. It was an impressive showcase of Britain’s global reach, wowing the packed crowds.
From the Series: Britain in Color: Empire http://bit.ly/2KFZGoc
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- The Wildlife at Leopard Rocks is as Impressive as the Terrain
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Leopard Rocks, an outcrop of giant boulders spread out over hundreds of square miles, is an impressive structure. But it’s the wildlife that really catches the eye: from leopards to peacocks to gray langurs.
From the Show: The Leopard Rocks http://bit.ly/2D4c4Ks
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- This Young Rhino is Crucial to the Revival of her Species
- Runtime
- 3:02
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A young female rhino has been brought into base camp so she can recuperate and build her strength. Her value cannot be overstated – a key hope for Zambia’s endangered rhino population.
From the Series: Guardians of the Wild: Mission Black Rhino http://bit.ly/2JgG8Gy
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- One of the Deadliest Fishing Accidents in U.S. Waters
- Runtime
- 2:47
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- It’s April 2, 2001 and the crew of the Arctic Rose are celebrating a valuable catch: 10 tons of flatfish. Soon, their luck will take a disastrous turn.
From the Series: Disasters at Sea: The Arctic Rose Mystery http://bitly.com/2Ns3D1b
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- This Icelandic Volcano Recreates Early Conditions on Earth
- Runtime
- 3:54
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- In 1963, an Iceland volcano by the name of Surtsey began an eruption that would last for four years. To scientists, it’s become an invaluable opportunity to observe an environment closely resembling that of early Earth.
From the Series: The Life of Earth: From Space http://bit.ly/31WknSF
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- Hannibal’s Army Was the Most Powerful in the Ancient World
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- By 219 BC, Hannibal had gathered an enormous army to take on the might of the Roman Empire. Historians estimate it had as many as 90,000 men and, crucially, 37 war elephants.
From the Show: Hannibal's March on Rome http://bit.ly/2MPm8fP
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- It Took a Storm To Lift the Cover on this Ancient Roman City
- Runtime
- 4:05
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The few records that exist of the Roman city of Neapolis mention that it was once a major commercial port. But no evidence of a harbor was ever found – until a major storm struck in 2013.
From the Series: Secrets: Rome's Sunken City http://bit.ly/2DNwJD7
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- Was Icy Weather a Factor in This Plane's Fatal Crash?
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Investigators determine that on the night of January 7, 1994, conditions were moderately icy around Port Columbus International Airport. But if other planes were able to land, why did Flight 6291 crash?
From the Series: Air Disasters: Slam Dunk http://bit.ly/2NnwFiX
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- Crocs Have to be Sharp if They Want Bird for Dinner
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Crocs like to ambush in the shallow part of the river, where prey are likely to drink. In the case of quelea, they’ll have to be quick.
From the Series: The Big Dry: The Coming Rains http://bitly.com/303j5G9
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- Investigators Turn to a Ship’s Crew to Find Elusive Answers
- Runtime
- 3:09
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The inquest into the December 28, 2014 fire aboard the Norman Atlantic has begun and investigators have failed to pinpoint where and why the fire started. Their best hope of finding answers lies with the crew.
From the Series: Disasters at Sea: Firefight http://bitly.com/39OXEgw
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- A Leopard Cub Gets On-the-Job Training from Mom
- Runtime
- 4:00
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- It’s time for Malika the leopard to take her cub on a hunt and to teach her the art of ambushing prey. But will the cub learn quickly – or will the duo end the day empty-handed?
From the Show: Leopard Huntress http://bit.ly/2raxcw9
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- Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show Employed Real Native Americans
- Runtime
- 2:58
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The biggest draw to Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West Show was often the real life Native Americans performing in it – many of whom came from the Pine Ridge reservation, and were paid quite well.
From the Show: The Battle of Little Bighorn http://bit.ly/2FaEbZL
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- President Harding Tours Alaska in a Specially Adapted Car
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- For his 1923 trip to Alaska, U.S. president Warren G. Harding travels on an unusual mode of transportation: a Dodge Roadster specially converted to run on train tracks.
From the Series: America in Color: Alaska http://bit.ly/2r4VJDe
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- Undertaker Birds Defend Their Catch from an Eagle
- Runtime
- 3:45
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A flock of marabou storks have stumbled on a handsome bounty: a small shoal of catfish. But their clumsy enthusiasm has attracted the attention of another opportunist.
From the Series: The Big Dry: The Drought Begins http://bit.ly/36HCj72
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- Why the Treaty of Fort Laramie Failed to Maintain Peace
- Runtime
- 3:04
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- In 1868, the Treaty of Fort Laramie recognized the Black Hills of South Dakota as Lakota Sioux country. But buried within the text was a provision that would end up creating additional resentment.
From the Show: The Battle of Little Bighorn http://bit.ly/2FaEbZL
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- The Captain of a Sinking Ship Orders an Immediate Evacuation
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- It's March 2006 and MV Queen of the North has just struck a rock and is rapidly taking on water. The captain has no choice but to order an immediate evacuation of all passengers and crew.
From the Series: Disasters at Sea: Queen of the North https://bit.ly/2FLzfuz
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- World's First City Discovered by U.S. Spy Satellite
- Runtime
- 3:48
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Old U.S. spy satellite images of the Middle East have unearthed a stunning discovery: the world’s first city, Tell Brak – 4,000 years older than the Great Pyramids.
From the Series: The Life of Earth: The Age of Humans http://bit.ly/32oNmi8
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- This Pendant is Britain’s Oldest Piece of Iron Age Art
- Runtime
- 3:32
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A small pebble with ornate markings is Britain’s earliest piece of Mesolithic art – but what do the markings denote, and was it worn for cosmetic purposes or spiritual ones?
From the Series: Mystic Britain: Ice Age Shaman http://bitly.com/39EsHeK
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- Why Darting This Large Rhino is Particularly Challenging
- Runtime
- 5:30
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A team of researchers in a helicopter are trying to tranquilize a large female rhino, named Twikatani. The problem is her calf is always by her side – and even a small rhino can seriously damage a chopper.
From the Series: Guardians of the Wild: Operation Rhino http://bit.ly/33X2EMu
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- This British Captain Had a Strange Plan for his Native Hostages
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- What started out as a plan to retrieve a stolen ship was now a sinister attempt to ‘civilize’ the natives of Tierra Del Fuego. The architect of this plan was a British captain, named Robert Fitzroy.
From the Show: Darwin & the Beagle's Scandal http://bit.ly/2W5WXJc
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- This 11,000-Year-Old Piece of Wood is More Than it Seems
- Runtime
- 4:02
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- It looks like a fairly nondescript plank of wood, found in the fields of Star Carr. But from an archaeological perspective, it’s far more significant: it’s the oldest piece of carpentry found anywhere in Europe.
From the Series: Mystic Britain: Ice Age Shaman http://bitly.com/39EsHeK
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- How Baby Baboons Are Adept at Getting Around
- Runtime
- 2:53
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A two-month-old baboon is sitting on his mother’s back, jockey-style, and taking in the world from his vantage point. By the time he’s just six-months-old, he’ll become a master of climbing on his own.
From the Series: Guardians of the Wild: The Mating Game http://bit.ly/38RPjIr
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- Was This Cave an Ancient Lab for Preserving Human Bodies?
- Runtime
- 3:09
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A series of remarkably well-preserved human remains in a remote cave in Scotland has archaeologists grappling with a staggering question: were these bodies brought here during the Bronze Age to be mummified?
From the Series: Mystic Britain: Mummies http://bit.ly/2kTml6L
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- Prince Edward's Visit to India Made Things Worse 🤔 Private Lives of the Windsors | Smithsonian
- Runtime
- 3:38
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- In 1921, India was in the throes of its independence movement, led by Mahatma Gandhi. By the time Prince Edward arrived there, as part of a royal tour of the Empire, tensions were at boiling point.
#PrivateLivesOfTheWindsors #Rebellion #SmithsonianChannel
Private Lives of the Windsors: Rebellion http://bitly.com/2nLjOgH
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- Title
- How an Aircraft Carrier is Set Up to Minimize Risk
- Runtime
- 4:14
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Everything on an aircraft carrier is about safety: from an internal layout that keeps living quarters far away from the weapon and fuel dump, to advanced computer simulations that manage risk.
From the Series: Rise of the Supercarrier: Birth of a Giant http://bit.ly/35jtMql
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- Why Habituation is a Dangerous Game for Conservationists
- Runtime
- 3:23
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A group of conservationists attempt to get close to a troop of gorillas, led by a male silverback. It’s a risky job – if the male feels threatened, he may lash out, with fatal consequences.
From the Show: Gorillas of Gabon http://bit.ly/2nBGFuo
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- How George VI Led by Example During the Nazi Blitz
- Runtime
- 2:52
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- During the Second World War, King George VI refused to send his children abroad to safety, in North America. This was a powerful message of solidarity to send at a time of national suffering.
From the Series: Private Lives of the Windsors: War and Peace http://bit.ly/33APe8v
- Title
- Light Talks: Micronesian Kingfisher
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Extinct in the wild, the brilliantly colored Micronesian kingfisher thrives in captivity at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Join the Zoo's experts for an inside look at some of its 2,000 rare and extraordinary creatures.
From the Series: Light Talks: Micronesian Kingfisher
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- Light Talks: Baltimore Orioles
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Baltimore oriole's high-contrast plumage makes it a dazzling standout at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Join the Zoo's experts for an inside look at some of its 2,000 rare and extraordinary creatures.
From the Series: Light Talks: Baltimore Orioles
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- Light Talks: Pileated Woodpecker
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The pileated woodpecker uses its beak to carve out a nest inside a tree, an uncommon skill among the birds of the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Join the Zoo's experts for an inside look at some of its 2,000 rare and extraordinary creatures.
From the Series: Light Talks: Pileated Woodpecker
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- Light Talks: Burrowing Owls
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The diminutive but versatile burrowing owl, with its distinctively long legs ideal for terrestrial hunting, is one of the Smithsonian's National Zoo's many unique animals. Join the Zoo's experts for an inside look at some of its 2,000 rare and extraordinary creatures.
From the Series: Light Talks: Burrowing Owls
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- Light Talks: Scarlet Ibis
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The rosy sheen of the scarlet ibis stands out among the many birds of the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Join the Zoo's experts for an inside look at some of its 2,000 rare and extraordinary creatures.
From the Series: Light Talks: Scarlet Ibis
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- Light Talks: Brown Kiwi
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The tiny and flightless North Island brown kiwi is one of the most distinctive birds at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Join the Zoo's experts for an inside look at some of its 2,000 rare and extraordinary creatures.
From the Series: Light Talks: Brown Kiwi
