Smithsonian HD Network An unstable high rise, an otherworldly museum, and a towering cliffside elevator. 2026-06-11 A dazzling new 1400 foot tapering skyscraper is built right next to New York's Grand Central. A curving wine museum requires ingenious engineering in Bordeaux, France. And possibly the world's most glamorous parking garage. 2026-06-11 The engineering secrets behind a massive sky garden in Singapore, the world's most slender tower in Brighton, and a railway station in the shadow of Vesuvius. 2026-06-11 On December 21, 1992, Martinair Flight 495 crashes off the right side of the runway while attempting to land at Faro Airport in Faro, Portugal, in severe weather conditions, killing 56 of the 340 people on board. 2026-06-11 After losing two engines near enemy territory, U.S. Air Force pilots abort their refueling mission and try to land their damaged plane. 2026-06-11 Saudi Airways and Kazakhstan Airlines jets hit each other at 14,000 feet sending both planes spiraling to the ground. 2026-06-11 The 2013 crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 in San Francisco shocks the nation. 2026-06-11 Following three horrifying crashes, investigators uncover fatal flaws in the very operations designed to prevent aircraft from flying into mountains. 2026-06-11 A plane carrying a Brazilian soccer team crashes just ten miles from the airport in 2016. 2026-06-11 A look at three commercial planes that became targets over the Sinai Desert, the Sea of Japan and Ukraine. 2026-06-11 New high-tech investigations uncover what sunk a World War I cruiser, a World War II submarine, a British destroyer from the Falklands War, and more. 2026-06-11 A look at how navy weapons have evolved over the centuries, from cannons to gun turrets to nuclear missiles and beyond. 2026-06-11 Exploring maritime heroes who left their mark on history through their bravery and skill, including Larry Chambers, Ernest Evans, and Robert Smalls. 2026-06-11 A look at riverine warfare from the Civil War to Vietnam and small but powerful combat ships. 2026-06-11 It is considered the largest sea battle in history: the Battle of Leyte Gulf in WWII was three days of ingenious strategy and white-knuckle combat between warships, aircraft and kamikazes. 2026-06-11 A portrayal of a crucial September 1950 military operation that helped the UN and ROK gain the upper hand over North Korea in the Korean War. 2026-06-11 Examining some of maritime history's most effective lightning strikes; how the French frigate Nivôse set a trap to lure Somali pirates; how the HMS Illustrious captured a well-defended Mediterranean harbor in WWII; a surprise attack on Tokyo in 1942. 2026-06-11 Recounting some of maritime warfare's explosions, from world wars and Vietnam to the nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll. 2026-06-11 The story of one of the world's most effective war machines: the Viking longship, seeing how its design evolved from swift war canoe to versatile and feared ship that would change the course of history. 2026-06-11 A look at the most famous wooden warships over the course of 500 years. 2026-06-11 The story of the world's first nuclear bomber, the B-29, and its explosive impact on aerial warfare. 2026-06-11 An inside look at Japan's A6M Zero, the most feared fighter at the start of World War II. 2026-06-11 The history of the B-1 Lancer reveals how the Cold War bomber evolved to become one of America's most effective military aircraft. 2026-06-11 A countdown of the most influential and impactful military planes of the Cold War, from America's B-2 to the Soviet's MiG-15. 2026-06-11 The history of the F-16 Fighting Falcon and how it became the U.S. Air Force's most versatile plane. 2026-06-12 A countdown of the ten greatest military planes of World War II, including the Japanese Zero, the Nazi ME 109, and the B-29 Superfortress. 2026-06-12 The inside story of the F-4 Phantom, the U.S. military's go-to fighter for more than four decades. 2026-06-12 The world's most versatile and powerful helicopters, including the Huey that served as a rescue helicopter in Vietnam, and the Apache attack helicopter. 2026-06-12 Exploring the world's top close air support aircraft, which enter battles at a minute's notice. 2026-06-12 The history of the KC-135 Stratotanker, the 60-year-old aerial refueler that keeps fighter jets flying. 2026-06-12 The history of the Russian MiG, American air power's fiercest rival for more than 50 years. 2026-06-12 Considered the deadliest fighter of WWII, Germany's Me-109s were feared by Allied bombers and fighters alike; 109s fought Spitfires in the Battle of Britain and alongside Rommel in North Africa. 2026-06-12 The most-produced bomber in US history, used during World War II by every branch of the American military, as well as by the Royal Air Force. 2026-06-12 A look at the amphibious aircraft and the many roles it served during WWII, from patrol bomber to search-and-rescue aircraft. 2026-06-12 Tour the Wisconsin State Capitol and Milwaukee City Hall, once the tallest building in the world. 2026-06-12 A cross-country flight over icy landscapes in Alaska's Denali, vast wetlands in Florida's Everglades, and over 100 million acres of badlands, deserts, and mountains. 2026-06-12 The Wright Brothers gave the state its slogan "First in Flight"; civil rights leaders in Greensboro; NASCAR. 2026-06-12 A cross-country flight across America reveals the nation's most iconic industries, the people behind them and the stories of how they came to be. 2026-06-12 A flight over North and South Dakota reveals the shared history and the vast differences of these sibling states. 2026-06-12 An aerial view of New Mexico; exploring its landscapes and landmarks, while revealing its many legends and secrets. 2026-06-12 An aerial journey across Montana celebrates the Treasure State's adventure-filled history while showcasing its sprawling farms and rugged terrain. 2026-06-12 The FBI and NTSB join forces to determine how terrorists hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 and flew it into the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. 2026-06-12 TANS Perú Flight 204 crashes into a muddy swamp while attempting to land at Pucallpa Airport, Peru, in a thunderstorm, killing 40 of the 98 people on board. 2026-06-12 A plane crash lands in Guam after losing sight of the airport in a storm. 2026-06-12 Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 stalls and crashes into the Java Sea while flying through a thunderstorm. 2026-06-12 A modern turboprop nosedives towards the North Sea after being struck by lightning, an unusual feature in the plane may explain why. 2026-06-12 SilkAir Flight 185 crashes into the Musi River in Indonesia after abruptly diving from its cruise altitude. 2026-06-12 Three flights headed for disaster are saved at the last moment by heroes in the cockpit. 2026-06-12 Pilots of Eastern Airline Flight 401 try to determine why both landing-gear lights do not function on an L-1011, tragically distracting them. 2026-06-13