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Kilauea's Toxic Fog Threatens Nearby Tourists
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- Kilauea's Toxic Fog Threatens Nearby Tourists
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Following the eruption of Kilauea, a toxic fog known as a laze forces the Coast Guard to declare a coastal safety zone. But will the scores of tourist boats in the bay heed their warning?
From the Show: Volcanoes: Dual Destruction http://bit.ly/2TUWGYs
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- Ritual Killings in Britain May Have Included Cannibalism
- Runtime
- 3:53
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- If you thought human sacrifice was as bad as it got in Iron Age Britain, analysis of bones from the sites of ritual killings point to an even more chilling outcome: cannibalism.
From the Series: Mystic Britain: Human Sacrifice http://bit.ly/2OwFuYD
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- Why Baboons Are the Best Tamarind Tree Farmers in Zambia
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Baboons often use termite mounds as lookout posts – and when they heed nature’s call, the seeds of one of their favorite foods, tamarind fruit, is released in their dung, helping it take root.
From the Series: Tales From Zambia: The Wild Web http://bit.ly/2KwVQic
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- Can This Chimp Figure Out How to Use a Video Camera?
- Runtime
- 3:28
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Jane Goodall demonstrated that chimpanzees could use basic tools. But this chimp’s fascination with a video camera shows that they might be capable of a lot more.
From the Show: Isle of Chimps http://bit.ly/2m4s0Hj
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- A Leopard’s Carefully Planned Ambush is Ruined by a Hyena
- Runtime
- 4:04
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A female leopard uses her superior night vision to get closer to a herd of grazing impala. Just as she’s about to pounce, a hyena shows up revealing her position and taking away her element of surprise.
From the Show: Leopard Huntress http://bitly.com/2raxcw9
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- Eyewitness Accounts Help in Solving the Mystery of Eagle 56
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A maritime historian recalls his interviews with the survivors of the Eagle 56, and how convinced they were that they’d been sunk by a U-boat attack. Today, the mystery of the Eagle 56 is about to be re-opened.
From the Series: The Hunt for Eagle 56: The Mystery Deepens http://bit.ly/2nhhZaJ
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- Viking Burials Found in Öland May be First of Many
- Runtime
- 3:38
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- On the island of Öland off the coast of Sweden, human remains dating back to Norse times have been discovered in three small trenches. Archaeologists are convinced there are more to be found.
From the Series: Secrets: Viking Murder Mystery http://bitly.com/2X8Q5LB
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- Playing Games Help Leopard Cubs Learn and Unwind
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Games among leopard litters like this one are an essential part of their development. But sometimes, it’s nothing more than having fun.
From the Show: The Leopard Rocks http://bitly.com/2D4c4Ks
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- Indian Prince Laughs at King George V But He is Still Knighted 🏰 Britain in Color | Smithsonian
- Runtime
- 3:03
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- King George V’s 1911 visit to India was a lavish affair, packed with pomp and ceremony. But when a local Indian nobleman appears to disrespect the monarch, it causes a stir back home.
#BritainInColor #Empire #SmithsonianChannel
From Britain in Color: Empire http://bitly.com/2KFZGoc
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- Did a Faulty Throttle Bring Down this Romanian Plane?
- Runtime
- 3:09
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A thorough examination of the service record of TAROM Flight 371 reveals multiple complaints about the plane’s auto-throttle system. Was this a factor in its fatal crash on March 31, 1995?
From the Series: Air Disasters: Fatal Climb http://bitly.com/2OyUtzR
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- How the Wealthy of Pompeii Protected Their Valuables
- Runtime
- 3:10
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- In ancient Pompeii, wealthy residents of the city took extraordinary measures to guard their valuables. One such measure found in the ruins, was a Roman strongbox with a four-stage locking mechanism.
From the Series: Secrets: Gangs of Pompeii http://bitly.com/2KEoHAk
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- It Didn’t Take Long for Americans to Forget about Prohibition
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- In 1933, Congress ended Prohibition. Within four hours of the repeal, beer was being loaded onto the trucks of companies like Schlitz beverages, on their way to consumers.
From the Series: America in Color: Made in the USA http://bitly.com/35lHdp4
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- Was This Pre-Viking Gathering a Prelude to a Massacre?
- Runtime
- 3:29
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- At the ringforts of Sandby Borg, the remains of dozens of ancient warriors show signs of an ambush. But were they killed as part of a robbery, or was it some kind of pre-Viking tribal feud?
From the Series: Secrets: Viking Murder Mystery http://bitly.com/2X8Q5LB
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- Brothers Recall Their Father Who Perished on Eagle 56
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Ivar A. Westerlund was one of the servicemen killed aboard Eagle 56, which went down on the Gulf of Maine on April 23, 1945. His surviving sons share their recollections of their heroic father.
From the Series: The Hunt for Eagle 56: Lost to History http://bit.ly/2kS1u3U
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- This Pilot Was the Unsung Hero of the Battle of Midway
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Dusty Kleiss is a bonafide American hero: a veteran pilot of the Battle of Midway, and one of the most effective dive bombers in U.S. military history.
From the Series: Battle of Midway: The True Story http://bit.ly/2Jl5D9t
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- This Burial Site Near Stonehenge was Packed with Arrows
- Runtime
- 4:08
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- One of the most iconic burial sites in Britain was discovered in Amesbury, near Stonehenge: the Amesbury Archer. The archer got his name from the amount of arrow heads found in his grave.
From the Series: Mystic Britain: Secret of Stonehenge http://bit.ly/2oE1LZy
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- These Grizzly Cubs Don't Know What to Do with Their Food
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Grizzly bear cubs have a natural instinct for fishing – but it will still take them some time to get to grips with the slippery salmon they’ve caught in the shallow summer ponds.
From the Series: Russia's Wild Seas: Only the Toughest http://bitly.com/36Z79sg
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- Einstein’s Life in America Shown in Stunning Home Movies
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Albert Einstein’s life in Long Island, New York was an idyllic one. But he continued to harbor a tremendous amount of empathy for his compatriots who had remained in Nazi Germany.
From the Series: America in Color: Coming to America http://bit.ly/2JBG6ZI
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- A Mystery Substance Wreaks Havoc on Flight 780
- Runtime
- 3:22
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Lab analysis reveals that a faulty valve on Cathay Pacific Flight 780 is an absorbent polymer, used in refueling trucks to prevent water from getting into the aircraft fuel tanks. So how did it end up in the aircraft?
From the Series: Air Disasters: Deadly Descent http://bit.ly/2Zzen5a
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- These Two Types of Whales Are Drawn to the Sea of Okhotsk
- Runtime
- 2:53
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- In the sea of Okhotsk, off Russia’s eastern coast, two types of whales are making a comeback: humpback whales and orcas. Both are drawn here in the summer to feast on the plentiful herring.
From the Series: Russia's Wild Sea: Only the Toughest http://bit.ly/36Z79sg
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- How This War Bond Tour Raised U.S. Morale
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Memphis Belle crew’s war bond tour of the U.S. was effectively about raising American morale during the war, but it also had a strategic purpose: to sell the public and the president on the effectiveness of the B-17.
From the Show: Memphis Belle in Color: http://bit.ly/2P00TKa
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- Why Were Mummified Babies Found in Tutankhamun's Tomb?
- Runtime
- 3:23
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- In the Egyptian museum, the mummified and fragile bodies of two baby girls are kept in special storage. Archaeologists believe they may have played a role in the burial ceremony of king Tutankhamun.
From the Series: Secrets: Tut's Last Mission http://bit.ly/2NK2SQB
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- The Suffragette Who Was Killed by King George V’s Horse
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- In 1913, British Royalty would come in direct contact with a changing social order, thanks to a suffragette named Emily Davison. Her death at Epsom Falls would send shockwaves through the nation.
From the Series: Britain in Color: Royalty http://bitly.com/2NN2IrG
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- This Leopard is Waiting for the Perfect Moment to Strike
- Runtime
- 3:26
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A wily old leopard is hiding in a gully waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Nearby, zebras and antelope graze contentedly, unaware of the threat they’re under.
From the Series: The Big Dry: Life in the Furnace http://bitly.com/2qsla0D
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- The F-35 and HMS Queen Elizabeth Were Made for Each Other
- Runtime
- 3:30
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The F-35 Lightning, capable of speeds of up to a 1,000 miles per hour, and packed with advanced stealth characteristics, is the ideal jet fighter for the HMS Queen Elizabeth. Together, they form a formidable team.
From the Series: Rise of the Supercarrier: http://bitly.com/2CihZLH
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- This 1935 Florida Hurricane Has a Devastating Impact
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- On September 2, 1935, Florida was hit by the most intense hurricane ever recorded – a category 5. Despite early warnings by the weather authorities, a calamitous loss of life shocked the nation.
From the Series: America in Color: Disasters http://bitly.com/2rcpFwD
#hurricane #florida
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- Did the Spanish Flu Impact America's Ability to Fight in WWI?
- Runtime
- 2:46
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- By late September 1918, in a bid to contain the spread of the flu, the U.S. had made the decision to cancel the draft. It was too little, too late - in October alone, over 200,000 Americans were killed by the disease.
From the Series: America's Hidden Stories: Pandemic http://bit.ly/2TQJyne
#pandemic #virus
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- Oxpeckers Take Advantage of Their Hippo Hosts
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Oxpeckers perform a valuable service to hippos, keeping their skin free of ticks and dead skin. But they’ve also been known to keep host wounds open, so they can feed off the flesh.
From the Series: The Big Dry: The Drought Begins http://bitly.com/36HCj72
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- Ancient Egyptian Tombs Were Crammed Full of Snacks
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Ancient Egyptians believed death was an extension of life, and had many of the same demands. That’s why tombs like those of Tutankhamun were packed with preserved foods like dates, meat, and poultry.
From the Series: Secrets: Tut's Last Mission http://bitly.com/2NK2SQB
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- Apex Predator Decline Spells Trouble for the Environment
- Runtime
- 3:55
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Scientists have discovered that the catastrophic decrease in apex predators, such as wild dogs, has led to a huge increase in smaller species lower on the food chain. This causes major ecological disruptions.
From the Series: Guardians of the Wild: Carnivore Rescue http://bitly.com/2WNKWZr
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- A Brand New Humanoid Species is Discovered in a Cave
- Runtime
- 3:42
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A series of skeletons discovered in a cave complex in South Africa are threatening to change everything we thought we knew about human evolution. It’s a new species which researchers have dubbed homo naledi.
From the Series: The Life of Earth: The Age of Humans http://bitly.com/32oNmi8
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- Why Iceland Offers a Perfect Picture of our Geological Past
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Formed over 20 million years ago, Iceland is the world’s largest volcanic island. It’s also an ideal window for anyone looking to take a peek into our geological past.
From the Show: Islands of Fire http://bit.ly/348RqoK
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- Is This Rock Fragment the Oldest Object in the World?
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Canyon Diablo may be one of the oldest objects you’ll ever see on our planet. It’s a meteor fragment that radiometric dating has estimated to be about 4.5 billion years old.
From the Series: The Life of Earth: From Space http://bitly.com/31WknSF
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- Why The Temperature of the Sea is Important for Sea Eagles
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Herring in the sea of Okhotsk only lay their eggs once the temperature of the water has reached 40 degrees. This is important news for the vulnerable Steller’s Sea Eagles who rely on the herring for food.
From the Series: Russia's Wild Sea: Tides of Plenty http://bit.ly/2KqeJE8
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- Why HMS Queen Elizabeth Can Never Sail Alone
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- HMS Queen Elizabeth is the UK’s most important naval military asset. Which means when it sails, it becomes the most guarded warship in British naval history.
From the Series: Rise of the Supercarrier: Do or Die http://bit.ly/2l55Tk0
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- This Glamorous Star Traded Nazi Germany for Hollywood
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- When Marlene Dietrich visited London in 1937, she was approached by Nazi agents hoping to persuade her to make propaganda movies. Dietrich refused and just two years later would renounce her German citizenship.
From the Series: America in Color: Coming to America http://bitly.com/2JBG6ZI
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- Why These Wildlife Officers Must be Armed to the Teeth
- Runtime
- 4:03
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Wildlife officers at North Luangwa National Park have to be armed, and ready to use their weapons. Modern-day criminal syndicates run the ivory trade – and they often shoot to kill.
From the Series: Guardians of the Wild: Mission Black Rhino http://bitly.com/2JgG8Gy
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- The Intricate Skill That Goes Into Tracking a Rhino
- Runtime
- 3:59
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A team of researchers are on the trail of a black rhino bull whose transmitter has failed. To find him, they’ll rely on his spoor: clues such as urine trails, footprints and food he may have grazed on.
From the Series: Guardians of the Wild: Operation Rhino http://bitly.com/33X2EMu
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- Did LaMia Flight 2933 Simply Run Out of Fuel?
- Runtime
- 2:57
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Investigators examining the wreckage of LaMia Flight 2933, which crashed on November 28, 2016, are baffled by what they don’t find: no scorch marks – an indication of lack of fuel.
From the Series: Air Disasters: Soccer Tragedy http://bitly.com/2N4hU3a
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- This Aircraft Pioneered Daylight Bombing Missions
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The B-17 enabled the eighth Air Force to embark on a type of bombing campaign not seen before in the war: daylight bombing missions, aimed at minimizing civilian casualties.
From the Show: Memphis Belle in Color http://bit.ly/2P00TKa
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- The Man Who Decoded the Culture of Tierra Del Fuego
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- We owe our understanding of the complex culture of Tierra Del Fuego to a 20th century German priest, Martin Gusinde. Living amongst the Fuegians, he was able to learn their language and embrace their culture.
From the Show: Darwin & The Beagle's Scandal http://bitly.com/2W5WXJc
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- Life Aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth is Carefully Planned
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Go behind the scenes of life aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth, where every activity is carefully thought out. From meal times to workouts, to the crucial downtime that the crew need to maintain morale.
From the Series: Rise of the Supercarrier: Birth of a Giant http://bit.ly/35jtMql
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- These Orangutans Get a Crash Course in Nest Building
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The caretakers are leading a special class at the orangutan jungle school: nest building 101. Some of the orangutans take to it right away – others need a little bit longer to get the hang of it.
From the Series: Orangutan Jungle School: Handle with Care http://bit.ly/2Zmu3cF
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- A Former King of Britain Pays a Visit to Nazi Germany
- Runtime
- 3:02
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- After abdicating, the Duke of Windsor disappeared from the lime light, but only temporarily. For his comeback to public life, he picked a controversial venue: Nazi Germany.
From the Series: Private Lives of the Windsors: War and Peace http://bitly.com/33APe8v
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- Bouncing Baboons Navigate Tall Grass
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A troop of Kinda baboons traverse across grassy plains to get to a nearby woodland. Because the grass is too high for them to see over, they rely on a curious strategy: bouncing instead of running.
From the Series: Guardians of the Wild: Zambia's Peaceful Primates http://bitly.com/31meDl0
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- Investigators of Flight 821 Run into Multiple Dead Ends
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Investigators looking into the crash of Aeroflot-Nord Flight 821, which crashed on September 14, 2008, ran into a lot of dead ends: from a totally destroyed engine to a badly damaged flight data recorder.
From the Series: Air Disasters: Lethal Limits http://bitly.com/2MHrngI
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- A Disabled Orangutan Exhibits Shockingly Unusual Behavior
- Runtime
- 2:52
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A young female orangutan spots something across the water. To investigate, she wades in and begins to swim – startlingly unusual behavior for an orangutan.
From the Series: Orangutan Jungle School: Second Chances http://bit.ly/2lYEu3p
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- Diana Finds an Unlikely Ally After Her Split from Prince Charles
- Runtime
- 2:43
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Diana’s split with Prince Charles had a profound impact on her mental health, as she struggled to maintain her balance. In this, she found the unlikeliest of allies: former stepmother and adversary, Raine.
From the Show: Princess Diana's "Wicked" Stepmother http://bit.ly/2odkOKM
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- This British Aircraft Carrier is Higher Than Niagara Falls
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- There’s big and then there’s HMS Queen Elizabeth big – taller than Niagara Falls, in fact. Here’s a few handy comparisons to put its sheer scale in perspective.
From the Series: Rise of the Supercarrier http://bit.ly/35jtMql
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- British Royal Family Inspired Rage in the '30s ⚔️ Private Lives of the Windsors | Smithsonian
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Britain was racked by devastating economic hardship in the 1930s, and ordinary people began to take their anger out on what was seen as the ultimate symbol of entitlement: the British Royal family.
#PrivateLivesOfTheWindsors #FamilyFirst #SmithsonianChannel
From the Series: Private Lives of the Windsors: Family First http://bitly.com/2OB7ASv
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