Stonehenge has long captured the public imagination and is shrouded in mystery and secrets. Now, for the first time in nearly half a century, a new archaeological dig takes place inside the sacred circle at Stonehenge, and our cameras are there to capture it all.
Using the latest advances in forensic science to examine human remains, and employing radio carbon dating, scientists believe they will be able date it accurately for the first time ever and solve one of the greatest mysteries of archaeology – what was Stonehenge for?
EMMY WIN FOR SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL!
Smithsonian Channels's Nature Tech series won an Emmy award for Best Cinematography in the News and Documentary category. This makes Smithsonian Channel - which is only one year old- the youngest cable network to ever win an emmy.
If you haven’t had a chance to see the show check out some clips here, look for it on your local program guide and check back here to find out when DVDs will be available for purchase.
In the heart of Beijing lies the largest palace in the world, The Forbidden City. For 500 years, it served as the home of the almighty Emperors of China along with their wives, concubines, and entourages of tens of thousands of eunuchs and civil servants.
This epic two-part program takes you inside The Forbidden City's doors and reveals some of the mysteries and legends that fill its countless rooms and passageways.
NICK BAKER'S WEIRD CREATURES Nick meets with the specialists at the British Natural History museum and then travels the world over to track down the actual living creatures where they live.
BATWOMEN OF PANAMA Who would want to go to an island where there are 72 species of bats?! An extraordinary team of Smithsonian scientists have gone to the island of Barro Colorado, Panama to find, track and study these mysterious creatures.
THE SUPERCAR STORY Join automotive expert Simon Kidston as he takes you behind the wheel of 6 of the most distinctive "Supercars"- known for their performance, exclusivity and of course- price tag!
IMPORTANT DATES IN SEPTEMBER
Sept. 3, 1939
Nazi Germany invaded Poland.
Sept. 2, 1789
The U.S. Treasury Department established.
Sept. 9, 1956
Elvis Presley's 1st appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
Sept. 17, 1862
Bloodiest day in U.S. military history at the Battle of Antietam.
