Wed, May 27 7:00 PM Now
How Did They Build That?
Riverparks & Artworks
Traveling to New York, Denver and Nice, France to visit Little Island, the Denver Museum of Art and La Tête Carrée; the secrets to how they were built is revealed.
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313 upcoming programs Wed, May 27 8:00 PM
How Did They Build That?
Upside Down & Under Sea
Visiting the Vancouver House, Norway's Under restaurant and the Seattle Central Library to discover how these visionary buildings were created.
Wed, May 27 9:00 PM
How Did They Build That?
Viaducts & Hotels
A towering bridge in France; upside-down hotel in China; Italy's forest into the sky.
Wed, May 27 10:00 PM
Air Disasters
I'm the Problem
Moments before Pacific Southwest Flight 1771 crashes on a cattle ranch in California, gunshots are heard in the cabin.
Wed, May 27 11:00 PM
Air Disasters
Tragic Takeoff
When a twin-engine jet careens off the runway in Kentucky, investigators must determine why the plane failed to take off.
Thu, May 28 12:00 AM
Air Disasters
Hidden Danger
In 1991, a Boeing 737 operating as United Airlines Flight 585 suddenly rolls into a dive and crashes within eight seconds, killing all 25 people on board.
Thu, May 28 1:00 AM
Air Disasters
Murder in the Skies
When Germanwings Flight 9525 crashes in the French Alps, investigators discover shocking truths about the co-pilot's mental health.
Thu, May 28 2:00 AM
Air Disasters
Imperfect Pitch
On 27 November 2008, an aircraft on a post-maintenance test flight operating as XL Airways Germany Flight 888T stalls and crashes into the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of France, killing all seven people on board.
Thu, May 28 3:00 AM
Air Disasters
Death and Denial
In 1999, EgyptAir Flight 990 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean while flying from New York City to Cairo, killing all 217 people on board; the cause of the crash is disputed.
Thu, May 28 4:00 AM
Air Disasters
Alarming Silence
Northwest Airlines Flight 255 crashes shortly after take-off in Detroit in 1987; a fatal preflight error caused the second-deadliest plane crash in the U.S. history.
Thu, May 28 5:00 AM
Air Disasters
Engine Gone
Three crews experience the same devastating event; with radically different outcomes when an engine falls off their commercial airplane.
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM
Air Disasters
Stealth Bomber Down
When a USAF stealth bomber crashes after takeoff, investigators search for a reason.
Thu, May 28 7:00 AM
Combat Ships
Mutiny
A look at how technological advances over the centuries have transformed maritime warfare.
Thu, May 28 8:00 AM
Combat Ships
Stealth
Vessels that operate in secret, unseen by their enemies, from secret missions that helped win World War II to modern stealth ships using strange shapes and technology to avoid spying ears and eyes.
Thu, May 28 9:00 AM
Combat Ships
Smugglers and Pirates
A look at how maritime task forces and the Coast Guard are keeping commercial vessels and US shores safe from pirates and drug smugglers.
Thu, May 28 10:00 AM
Combat Ships
Heroes of Guadalcanal
A comprehensive look at the naval battle of Guadalcanal in November 1942 and the heroic efforts of U.S. sailors who held off powerful Imperial Navy.
Thu, May 28 11:00 AM
Combat Ships
Amphibious Assaults
The evolution of amphibious assault vehicles, including the restoration of Britain's last surviving LCT 7074 landing craft, designed to carry six Churchill tanks.
Thu, May 28 12:00 PM
Combat Ships
World Wars
A look at how the role of battleships changed over the course of the First and Second World Wars.
Thu, May 28 1:00 PM
Combat Ships
Torpedo Boats
From tests in the River Thames, to the German's deadly U-boat attacks in World War II, this episode explores the silent threat of submarines.
Thu, May 28 2:00 PM
Combat Ships
Secrets of the Sea
Stories of espionage at sea, including deadly U-boat cat-and-mouse games during WWI, the sinking of the Lusitania, a gun-smuggling private yacht that made history, and liners turned troopships.
Thu, May 28 3:00 PM
Combat Ships
The Battle of Trafalgar
The legendary Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, which pitted Napoleon's French ships against a British armada under the command of Admiral Horatio Nelson.
Thu, May 28 4:00 PM
Combat Ships
Secrets and Lies
A look at how the art of deception was used by naval forces in the first half of the 20th century; in 1939, the German raider Atlantis is equipped with fake funnels, while its sailors dressed as women pushing prams to fool Allied merchant ships.
Thu, May 28 5:00 PM
Air Warriors
Hawker Hunter
The inside story of Britain's flagship super jet of the Cold War era, the Hawker Hunter, and its most thrilling flights during the late 20th century.
Thu, May 28 6:00 PM
Air Warriors
F1-11
The history of the F-111 and how the fighter-bomber no one wanted went on to dominate both air and battlefields in the late 20th century.
Thu, May 28 7:00 PM
F6F Hellcat
The naval fighter designed to counter the Japanese Zero turns the tide of the war in the Pacific.
Thu, May 28 8:00 PM
Air Warriors
F-14 Tomcat
The true story of the F-14 Tomcat, the military aircraft made famous in ``Top Gun``; how it served as the US Navy's top carrier fighter for a generation.
Thu, May 28 9:00 PM
Air Warriors
AC-130
The massive AC-130 provides unparalleled close air support to U.S. and allied ground troops.
Thu, May 28 10:00 PM
Air Warriors
P47
An inside look at the P47 Thunderbolt and the critical role it played in both the European and Pacific Theaters of World War II.
Thu, May 28 11:00 PM
Air Warriors
Osprey
The Marine Corps' V-22 Osprey.
Fri, May 29 12:00 AM
Air Warriors
F-15
The F-15 Eagle's conquests in Iraq, Yugoslavia and even space.
Fri, May 29 1:00 AM
Air Warriors
Tornado
An inside look at the Panavia Tornado's evolution from a Cold War low-level bomber to a high-level fighter-interceptor.
Fri, May 29 2:00 AM
Air Warriors
Lancaster
The inside story of the Avro Lancaster, the British bomber that was rushed into service to fight back against Nazi Germany.
Fri, May 29 3:00 AM
Air Warriors
F-18
Exploring the history of the F-18 and how the U.S. Navy's dual-role aircraft has dominated both the air and the battlefields for over three decades.
Fri, May 29 4:00 AM
Air Warriors
Harrier
The inside story of the Harrier, the world's most famous short takeoff and vertical landing fighter jet.
Fri, May 29 5:00 AM
Air Warriors
AH-1 Cobra
During the Vietnam War, the United States needed a helicopter that could defend itself; the AH-1 Cobra, the world's first pure attack helicopter.
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM
Air Warriors
Prowler-Growler
Electronic warfare aircraft; the EA-6B Prowler; the EA-18G Growler.
Fri, May 29 7:00 AM
Aerial America
Arizona
A flight over Arizona explores the state's storied past, architectural achievements and landscapes, including America's natural wonder, the Grand Canyon.
Fri, May 29 8:00 AM
Aerial America
The Great Plains
An aerial tour over America's Great Plains tracks the prairies, farms, oilfields and wildlife.
Fri, May 29 9:00 AM
Aerial America
Alabama
Vast cotton fields, Gulf coast beaches; famous Civil Rights marches; NASCAR's most dangerous track; steel factories.
Fri, May 29 10:00 AM
Aerial America
Nevada
An aerial tour of Nevada; the state's deserts, ghost towns, neon cities and Hoover Dam; its history built on epic booms and busts.
Fri, May 29 11:00 AM
Aerial America
South Carolina
White sand beaches; Blue Ridge Mountains; Charleston's Rainbow Row.
Fri, May 29 12:00 PM
Aerial America
Roadside Attractions
A cross-country aerial journey over America's most majestic and unique roadside attractions.
Fri, May 29 1:00 PM
Aerial America
New England
An aerial tour over New England captures its beauty while celebrating its rich history; from the Massachusetts harbours, where Americans rebelled against the British, to the autumn colours that blanket the mountains of Vermont.
Fri, May 29 2:00 PM
Air Disasters
Death Race
When a modified WWII fighter plane crashes into the crowd at a Nevada air show, investigators struggle to find the cause.
Fri, May 29 3:00 PM
Air Disasters
Slam Dunk
A quick trip from Washington D.C. to Ohio in 1994 turns deadly when pilots of a twin-engine turboprop attempt a risky landing.
Fri, May 29 4:00 PM
Air Disasters
Fatal Delivery
The two-man crew of a UPS cargo jet must attempt an emergency landing when a fire in the cargo hold fills their cockpit with smoke.
Fri, May 29 5:00 PM
Air Disasters
The Final Push
Investigators try to find the cause of two similar air crashes that happened nearly 12 years apart.
Fri, May 29 6:00 PM
Air Disasters
Fatal Approach
A false warning in the cockpit triggers a series of pilot errors, sending a commuter plane crashing by the runway of an Amsterdam airport.
Fri, May 29 7:00 PM
Air Disasters
Turboprop Terror
When a turboprop stalls and crashes into a North Carolina forest, investigators resort to a risky test flight-and uncover an industry-wide safety problem.
Fri, May 29 8:00 PM
Air Disasters
Mayday Munich
A plane with members of the Manchester United football team crashes while heading home from Yugoslavia, killing 23 aboard.
Fri, May 29 9:00 PM
Air Disasters
Focused on Failure
On 28 December 1978, the crew of United Airlines Flight 173 are preoccupied with a landing gear problem as the aircraft circles in a holding pattern in the vicinity of Portland, Oregon; it runs out of fuel and crashes in a sparsely populated area.
Fri, May 29 10:00 PM
Air Disasters
Scratching the Surface
After taking off from Taiwan, a China Airlines 747 suddenly disappears from radar and crashes, killing 225 people.
Fri, May 29 11:00 PM
Air Disasters
Unlocking Disaster
A 747's cargo door opens at 23,000 feet, causing an explosive decompression that ejects nine passengers from the plane.
Sat, May 30 12:00 AM
Air Disasters
Flying on Empty
When Air Transat Flight 236 runs out of fuel over the Atlantic, its pilots desperately try to keep their Airbus A330 in the air until they reach land.
Sat, May 30 1:00 AM
Air Disasters
Cruel Skies
The U.S. Aviation Weather Center in Kansas City, Miss.; the importance of accurate weather forecasting to the aviation industry.
Sat, May 30 2:00 AM
Air Disasters
Lost in Translation
On 10 January 2000, Crossair Flight 498 crashes just two minutes after takeoff from Zürich, Switzerland, while heading for Dresden, Germany, killing all 10 people on board.
Sat, May 30 3:00 AM
Air Disasters
Deadly Pitch
A team of experts investigates in detail the carnage of a cargo plane; an anonymous tip helps explain why a cargo plane crashed just moments after taking off from Miami.
Sat, May 30 4:00 AM
Air Disasters
Landings Gone Wrong
Relying on instinct rather than the rule book, three flights end in tragedy when crews improvise on their final approach.
Sat, May 30 5:00 AM
Air Disasters
Collision Course
A passenger ferry sinks after crashing into rocks off the coast of a Greek island, killing 82; it leads to a shocking investigation.
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM
Air Disasters
Caught in a Jam
A commuter turboprop crashes onto hilly terrain in New Zealand; the search for answers inevitably leads to the cockpit.
Sat, May 30 7:00 AM
Aerial America
Illinois
A high-flying tour over Illinois; the Windy City, prairies and rivers; the state's dramatic history of great fires, crime and historic battles; Chicago's unique skyscrapers and the Lincoln Tomb.
Sat, May 30 8:00 AM
Aerial America
Dallas - Fort Worth
An aerial tour over Dallas and Fort Worth highlights the cities' differences while showcasing their shared contributions to the Texas narrative.
Sat, May 30 9:00 AM
Aerial America
Iowa
A sky-high tour over Iowa explores its vast stretches of farmland, covered bridges and evolution from wilderness to statehood.
Sat, May 30 10:00 AM
Aerial America
Kentucky
An aerial tour over Kentucky reveals a state of racetracks, country music highways, bourbon distilleries and a history of feuds and traditions.
Sat, May 30 11:00 AM
Aerial America
Georgia
The Empire State of the South; ancient Moundbuilders to the Cherokee Indians.
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM
Aerial America
Oregon
Oregon's Cascade Mountains; Columbia River waterway.
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM
Aerial America
Pennsylvania
A high-flying tour of Pennsylvania.
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM
Aerial America
Minnesota
A sky-high tour over Minnesota reveals the state's ancient, glacial landscapes and tells the stories of the pioneers who helped build the nation.
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM
Aerial America
Boston 24
A day-long aerial tour of the New England city of Boston in Massachusetts; where Americans first rebelled against Britain by dumping chests of tea into the harbor and where rock band Aerosmith first made it big.
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM
Aerial America
Yellowstone
An aerial tour of the world's first national park showcases Yellowstone's diverse wildlife and rich history.
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM
Aerial America
Alaska's Call of the Wild
A look at America's landmarks, including a view of bears catching clams in Alaska's rivers; a high-flying tour reveals Alaska's call of the wild spirit that has lured adventurers and dreamers north for centuries.
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Nieuw Statendam
One of Holland America Line's largest cruisers makes its debut in the Caribbean, highlighted by a visit to an exclusive private island resort.
Sat, May 30 7:00 PM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Seven Seas Explorer
Sailing from Chile and Peru to Ecuador and Costa Rica, the luxurious Seven Seas Explorer cruise ship is full of marble, granite and almost 500 chandeliers.
Sat, May 30 8:00 PM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Marina
Visit Stonehenge, kiss the Blarney Stone and hunt for Nessie on a magical tour of the British Isles, aboard Marina.
Sat, May 30 9:00 PM
Mighty Cruise Ships
AIDAnova
We hop aboard a seven-day cruise to the Canary Islands and Madeira aboard the first large liner to run purely on cleaner-burning liquefied natural gas.
Sat, May 30 10:00 PM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Carnival Vista
The Carnival Vista is the new flagship for one of the world's largest cruise lines, carrying more than 4,600 passengers and boasting 10 restaurants, nearly 2,000 staterooms and a crew of 1,400.
Sat, May 30 11:00 PM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Symphony of the Seas
A crew of 2,200 on the Symphony of the Seas tends to more than 5,500 passengers as they sail to ports in Spain, France and Italy.
Sun, May 31 12:00 AM
Mighty Cruise Ships
MSC Divina
Experience romance on a mega cruiser that pampers its guests with the best of Italian design and American convenience.
Sun, May 31 1:00 AM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Viking Star
We follow passengers and crew aboard Viking Star during its two-week tour from Barcelona to its home port in Bergen, Norway.
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM
Air Disasters
Speed Trap
Joining NTSB and military experts as they work together to uncover how a fighter jet could collide with a civilian flight.
Sun, May 31 3:00 AM
Air Disasters
Meltdown Over Kathmandu
Landing at one of the world's most challenging airports, a passenger plane comes in like a fighter jet and crashes, killing 51 of the 71 people aboard.
Sun, May 31 4:00 AM
Air Disasters
Vertigo
On Jan. 3, 2004, Flash Airlines Flight 604 banks to the right just after takeoff and crashes into the Red Sea, killing all 148 people on board.
Sun, May 31 5:00 AM
Air Disasters
Lapse in Security
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM
Air Disasters
Delivery to Disaster
History's most terrifying air disasters, and the investigations that followed, are revisited and reexamined.
Sun, May 31 7:00 AM
Aerial America
Alaska's Fire and Ice
The world's largest volcanic island; Iceland's landscapes, forged by fire and ice; a tour over Alaska, the residents it attracts and the wildlife that thrives in these unique surroundings.
Sun, May 31 8:00 AM
Aerial America
Coasts
An aerial tour over America's coastlines explores the visual splendor and rich history of the nation's varied borders.
Sun, May 31 9:00 AM
Aerial America
Nebraska
Soaring above the Cornhusker State's vast farms, towering spires, desolate badlands and gleaming cities.
Sun, May 31 10:00 AM
Aerial America
Dazzling Destinations
A sweeping tour over popular destinations in America, including the Badlands, Nantucket, the National Mall and more.
Sun, May 31 11:00 AM
Aerial America
Washington D.C.
A soaring tour over Washington, D.C. explores the unique landscape, rich history and colorful story of the Nation's Capital.
Sun, May 31 12:00 PM
Aerial America
Colorado
Alpine valleys; Rocky Mountains; Denver's towering skyscrapers.
Sun, May 31 1:00 PM
Aerial America
Ohio
An aerial journey over Ohio showcases the Buckeye State's autumnal vistas, majestic rivers, epic skyscrapers and battlegrounds.
Sun, May 31 2:00 PM
Aerial America
Utah
An amazing aerial tour over Utah reveals a state full of otherworldly landscapes and landmarks, including a history steeped in Mormonism, pioneering tragedy, and Olympic glory.
Sun, May 31 3:00 PM
Aerial America
Wyoming
An aerial exploration of Wyoming reveals the Cowboy State's controversial history while highlighting its breathtaking canyons and volcanic formations.
Sun, May 31 4:00 PM
Aerial America
Kansas
An aerial tour of Kansas shows a state with varied landscapes, scenic areas and historical conflict sites.
Sun, May 31 5:00 PM
Aerial America
On the Water
Taking flight for a bird's eye tour of America's rivers, lakes and canals.
Sun, May 31 6:00 PM
Aerial America
New York
Beauty of the Empire State; Central Park; tallest skyscrapers; mighty rivers; 17th century explorer Henry Hudson.
Sun, May 31 7:00 PM
Air Disasters
Break Up Over Texas
Near the end of its flight, Continental Express Flight 2574 suffers wing damage and goes into a dive falling out of the sky.
Sun, May 31 8:00 PM
Air Disasters
Nuts and Bolts
When an American cargo plane crashes moments after takeoff, investigators uncover a systemic problem with aircraft maintenance.
Sun, May 31 9:00 PM
Air Disasters
The Turning Point
A Boeing 767 crashes miles from a South Korean runway; the investigation leads to contradicting stories between the surviving pilot and air traffic control.
Sun, May 31 10:00 PM
Air Disasters
Deadly Delay
Almost immediately after taking off from Madrid International Airport, Spanair Flight 5022 banked to the right, slammed into a creek and burst into flames.
Sun, May 31 11:00 PM
Air Disasters
Landing Hazards
Martinair 495 crashes on a rain-soaked runway in Portugal, showing how weather can doom a landing; American 1572 hits a storm and loses both engines amid a tower shutdown; crosswinds challenge an Air France crew already halfway down the runway.
Mon, Jun 1 12:00 AM
Air Disasters
No Control
An examination of three crashes that occurred when pilots battled against their sophisticated aircraft.
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 AM
Air Disasters
Playing Catch Up
A private jet attempting to compensate for a late approach to the airport, slams into an Ohio apartment building just a couple of miles from the runway.
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 AM
Air Disasters
Deadly Display
A high-stakes demonstration flight in Indonesia turns catastrophic when a Russian jet slams into a mountain.
Mon, Jun 1 3:00 AM
Air Disasters
Fanning the Flames
A complex recovery operation is launched to find out if a 747 which disappeared into the Indian Ocean was carrying illegal weapons.
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 AM
Air Disasters
Trained to Fail
Pilots are prepared to cope with a range of emergency scenarios, but failures in training can lead to catastrophe in the cockpit.
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 AM
Air Disasters
Communication Breakdown
A look at three deadly air disasters that are caused by misunderstandings between pilots and air traffic controllers.
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM
Air Disasters
Fuel Trouble
History's most terrifying air disasters, and the investigations that followed, are revisited and reexamined.
Mon, Jun 1 7:00 AM
Air Disasters
Impossible Landing
A look at the fate of United Airlines Flight 232 which crashed into Sioux City's runway in 1989; it caused a subsequent explosion that left 111 people dead.
Mon, Jun 1 8:00 AM
Air Disasters
Controversial Crashes
Seeing how international investigative teams must overcome differences to solve controversial plane crashes.
Mon, Jun 1 9:00 AM
Air Disasters
Dead Tired
Investigating the 2009 crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407; the plane stalls at low altitude and dives into a residential area near Buffalo, N.Y.
Mon, Jun 1 10:00 AM
Air Disasters
Fire in the Hold
Moments after takeoff, a plane sustains electrical failures and crashes in the Florida Everglades, killing 110 people on board.
Mon, Jun 1 11:00 AM
Air Disasters
Lost
Investigators struggle to determine why a 757 strayed off course during its final approach to a Colombia airport and crashed into a mountain.
Mon, Jun 1 12:00 PM
Air Disasters
Dream Flight Disaster
When a British tycoon and his family die in a 2017 Australian seaplane crash, investigators spend over two years searching for the reason behind the tragedy.
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM
Air Disasters
Accident or Assassination
A plane carrying Mexico's interior minister crashes into Mexico City's financial district.
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM
Air Disasters
Reckless Approaches
A twin-engine jet slams into an Ohio apartment building in a tragic perfect storm, raising questions about speed, power, and fatigue; a turboprop crash exposes an industry-wide issue; at Guantanamo Bay, a cargo plane goes down near the Cuban border.
Mon, Jun 1 3:00 PM
Air Disasters
Fatal Focus
When a 737 careens off the runway in Indonesia, investigators uncover a shocking explanation for the crash.
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM
Air Disasters
Fire on Board
A look at the fatal consequences that can occur when a fire breaks out on a plane; three flights that erupted in flames and the investigations that changed aviation forever.
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM
Air Disasters
Under Pressure
On July 11, 1991, the crew of Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 unsuccessfully tries to return to the airport after a burst tire creates an in-flight fire which causes 247 Nigerian pilgrims and 14 crew to perish.
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM
Air Disasters
Steep Impact
When the crash of a commuter plane in Georgia kills a NASA astronaut, a four-term U.S. senator and 21 others, the disaster grabs headlines around the world.
Mon, Jun 1 7:00 PM
Carriers at War
USS Ford
A behind-the-scenes look at how the U.S. Navy's radically redesigned Ford-class aircraft carrier was built.
Mon, Jun 1 8:00 PM
Carriers at War
Strike Force Arabian Gulf
The crew of the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier prepares to give air support to ground troops battling ISIS in Iraq.
Mon, Jun 1 9:00 PM
Carriers at War
Ready to Launch
A behind-the-scenes look at the operations of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier; the dedicated sailors who keep it running at maximum efficiency.
Mon, Jun 1 10:00 PM
Carriers at War
Air Wing
From the USS Langley to the high-tech floating airports; the history of the aircraft carrier and how its air wing operates.
Mon, Jun 1 11:00 PM
Race to Victory: WWII Europe
First-person accounts and rare color footage detail the final 100 days of World War II in Europe.
Tue, Jun 2 12:00 AM
Race to Victory: WWII Pacific
The war was over in Europe but in the Pacific one of the bloodiest battles was being fought; a look at the bloody and history-altering final 100 days of the Pacific War, shown through rare war footage and first-person accounts.
Tue, Jun 2 1:00 AM
Air Disasters
Dead of Night
Confused, flying blind and lost in the dark, three crews lose sight of the horizon and fall into the same deadly trap.
Tue, Jun 2 2:00 AM
Air Disasters
Cockpit Breakdown
Three flights end in tragedy after miscommunication mix-ups and personality clases; Investigators try to unravel what went wrong.
Tue, Jun 2 3:00 AM
Air Disasters
Vanishing Act
Investigators face a mystery when Varig Flight 254 disappears without a trace over the jungles of Brazil.
Tue, Jun 2 4:00 AM
Air Disasters
VIP on Board
Airplane crashes involving high-profile passengers put added pressure on investigators.
Tue, Jun 2 5:00 AM
Air Disasters
Sideswiped
A Boeing 737 leaving Panama City crashes into one of the most remote and treacherous jungles on the planet.
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM
Air Disasters
Lockerbie Disaster
A bomb explodes on Pan Am Flight 103, causing the aircraft to disintegrate in mid-air and the wreckage of the aircraft to crash into the Scottish town of Lockerbie, killing all 259 people on board and 11 people on the ground.
Tue, Jun 2 7:00 AM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Le Soléal
New luxury liner Le Soleal navigates the uncharted waters of Indonesia to give her passengers one-of-a-kind encounters at exotic destinations.
Tue, Jun 2 8:00 AM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Norwegian Joy
Norwegian Joy sails amid icebergs in Alaska's Inside Passage, treating guests to glaciers, humpback whales, and the largest zip line in the world.
Tue, Jun 2 9:00 AM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Viking Sea
The new Viking Sea cruise ship whisks guests away on a journey across the Arctic Circle and into the heart of Norway.
Tue, Jun 2 10:00 AM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Stella Australis
The only cruise ship designed specifically to navigate the treasures and dangers at the southern tip of South America.
Tue, Jun 2 11:00 AM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Ocean Endeavor
Cruise among the icebergs of Greenland and the Canadian High Arctic aboard the expedition cruiser Ocean Endeavour.
Tue, Jun 2 12:00 PM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Koningsdam
Set a course for breathtaking sights on Koningsdam's 15-day voyage from Amsterdam to the northern tip of Norway.
Tue, Jun 2 1:00 PM
Mighty Trains
AVE 103
On Europe's high-speed rail network, between Barcelona and Madrid, crews work to expand the infrastructure for a new train.
Tue, Jun 2 2:00 PM
Mighty Trains
The Canadian
VIA Rail's passenger train travels between Vancouver and Toronto on four-day, four-night journey that cater to everyone.
Tue, Jun 2 3:00 PM
Mighty Trains
Thai Rail & Death Railway
Travel aboard the colourful trains of the State Railway of Thailand and explore the famed Death Railway; the trains travel through ancient areas, historic tunnels, and raging rivers.
Tue, Jun 2 4:00 PM
Mighty Ships
Oasis of the Seas
The maiden voyage of the Oasis of the Seas, the largest, most revolutionary cruise ship in the world.
Tue, Jun 2 5:00 PM
Mighty Ships
Quantum of the Seas
Filled with big toys, guests fly the trapeze, surf and skydive without ever leaving the world's most innovative cruise ship.
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 PM
Mighty Ships
Crystal Serenity
The world's top cruise ship, the Crystal Serenity visits Sydney harbor, the port of Melbourne, Bali, a large-scale furniture load in Semarang, Indonesia and the port of Singapore.
Tue, Jun 2 7:00 PM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Viking Long Ship Gefjon
Take a river tour through some of Europe's greatest cities--Budapest, Vienna, and Amsterdam--on Viking Longship Gefjon.
Tue, Jun 2 8:00 PM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Azamara Journey
Azamara Journey travels the rivers of Southeast Asia, delivering passengers to exotic cities and hidden treasures that larger cruise ships cannot reach.
Tue, Jun 2 9:00 PM
Mighty Planes
Boeing 747-8F
Transporting the gear of Formula E's 10 electric-powered racing teams to cities around the world across more than 50,000 total kilometres in the greenest way imaginable is no easy task; for air transport, DHL uses Boeing 747 or 777 aircraft.
Tue, Jun 2 10:00 PM
Mighty Trains
Hector Rail
Hector Rail's trains haul timber to a pulp mill in Ostrand, Sweden on some of the most difficult railways in the country.
Tue, Jun 2 11:00 PM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Roald Amundsen
The world's latest, most-advanced expedition cruise ship Roald Amundsen whisks passengers on an adventurous voyage to Antarctica.
Wed, Jun 3 12:00 AM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Celebrity Solstice
Facing Australia's fierce heat, Celebrity Solstice provides guests with views of waterfalls, jumping crocodiles, koalas and the Great Barrier Reef.
Wed, Jun 3 1:00 AM
Mighty Trains
Tren Turistico
A trip through Lima details the voyage's breathtaking scenery and engineering challenges.
Wed, Jun 3 2:00 AM
Mighty Trains
Glacier Express
The Glacier Express features cutting-edge technology to pull the train up the steepest slopes on its route across the Swiss Alps.
Wed, Jun 3 3:00 AM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Seven Seas Explorer
Sailing from Chile and Peru to Ecuador and Costa Rica, the luxurious Seven Seas Explorer cruise ship is full of marble, granite and almost 500 chandeliers.
Wed, Jun 3 4:00 AM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Marina
Visit Stonehenge, kiss the Blarney Stone and hunt for Nessie on a magical tour of the British Isles, aboard Marina.
Wed, Jun 3 5:00 AM
Mighty Cruise Ships
AIDAnova
We hop aboard a seven-day cruise to the Canary Islands and Madeira aboard the first large liner to run purely on cleaner-burning liquefied natural gas.
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Carnival Vista
The Carnival Vista is the new flagship for one of the world's largest cruise lines, carrying more than 4,600 passengers and boasting 10 restaurants, nearly 2,000 staterooms and a crew of 1,400.
Wed, Jun 3 7:00 AM
How Did They Build That?
Steep & Stunning
The engineering secrets behind the world's steepest mountain railway, a remodeled 145-year-old museum and a futuristic condo.
Wed, Jun 3 8:00 AM
How Did They Build That?
Building an eco-friendly visitor centre in the permafrost on Colorado's Pikes Peak tests the team. A museum is constructed in a disused dry dock that's in danger of collapse.
Wed, Jun 3 9:00 AM
How Did They Build That?
Elevated & Elegant
Traveling from Canada to Belgium to the Southern U.S. to examine an eye-popping school, museum and railway station and reveal how they were built.
Wed, Jun 3 10:00 AM
How Did They Build That?
Skywalks & Suspensions
Uncovering the design and engineering secrets behind the Grand Canyon Skywalk, the Audain Museum and more.
Wed, Jun 3 11:00 AM
How Did They Build That?
Arches & Opera Houses
The inside stories behind a new, horseshoe-shaped complex in Rotterdam, a rock-shaped opera house in China and a makeover of the British Museum.
Wed, Jun 3 12:00 PM
How Did They Build That?
Facelifts & Scaffolds
A new museum building bends 1,100-glass tubes to form a facade and tunnels below the water table. A vast 11-storey glass atrium HQ is built on the former Berlin Wall site to represent unity.
Wed, Jun 3 1:00 PM
How Did They Fix That?
Volcano Power
Mike is in Iceland, where teams harness the power of volcanos to keep the geothermal energy flowing; they battle harsh weather to maintain and upgrade giant power systems, fixing miles of steam pipes. and bringing a dead well back to life.
Wed, Jun 3 2:00 PM
How Did They Fix That?
An in-depth look at how things are repaired.
Wed, Jun 3 3:00 PM
How Did They Fix That?
Philadelphia Transit
In Philadelphia, Mike is on streets, in tunnels, on tracks and in trolley restoration garages; he is working shoulder-to-shoulder with the team that keeps one of America's largest and oldest mass transit systems running smoothly and on time.
Wed, Jun 3 4:00 PM
How Did They Fix That?
Water Work
In Florida, Mike tackles one of the dangerous jobs on the planet, commercial diving; he helps a specialized team keep waterways safe; fixing construction site leaks and removing dangerous structures, all while hurricane season is in full swing.
Wed, Jun 3 5:00 PM
How Did They Build That?
Boxes & Birds
The American Museum of Natural History in NYC gets a cave-like extension; an arts center inspired by migrating birds is built on a lake in China; Boston University gains a fossil-free, Jenga-like tower.
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 PM
How Did They Build That?
Heights & Balance
A 1.2 million square foot office building balances precariously on a 39 foot wide base in Chicago. A building named Pterodactyl lands on top of a Los Angeles parking garage. And the world's longest suspension footbridge.
Wed, Jun 3 7:00 PM
How Did They Build That?
Curved & Cables
A new performance center with a tent-like glass-and-steel lobby tests engineers in Kansas City; two twisting apartment towers make heads spin in Ontario.
Wed, Jun 3 8:00 PM
How Did They Build That?
Radical & Resplendent
Exploring the design and engineering stories behind D.C.'s Museum of African American History, the Montreal Tower and the Equinor building in Oslo.
Wed, Jun 3 9:00 PM
How Did They Build That?
Speedcore & Steambend
Peek inside a cloud-inspired library in Canada that's built over a live railway; see how clever engineering helped a huge Seattle skyscraper go up without harming its iconic neighbour, then cross an Australian bridge that floats above a busy river.
Wed, Jun 3 10:00 PM
How Did They Build That?
Arctic Modules & Auditoria
The engineering secrets behind a mobile research station in Antarctica, a gravity-defying concert hall on the Canary Islands, and a rotating boat lift in Scotland.
Wed, Jun 3 11:00 PM
How Did They Build That?
Retrofits & Airport Glitz
Visiting the Hearst Tower in Manhattan and Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore to understand how they were built; covering how designers and engineers attempt to create a museum worthy of Salvador Dali in Florida.
Thu, Jun 4 12:00 AM
Air Disasters
Headline News
Three devastating crashes make front-page news around the globe; the media frenzy puts intense pressure on investigators to uncover the causes.
Thu, Jun 4 1:00 AM
Air Disasters
Rookie Errors
History's most terrifying air disasters, and the investigations that followed, are revisited and reexamined.
Thu, Jun 4 2:00 AM
Air Disasters
Fight to the Finish
Three flight crews face impossible odds: a Boeing 707 loses engines over the Alps as fire spreads, Air Astana 1388 goes out of control over Portugal, and a bomb on PA 434 severs control cables and blasts a hole in the fuselage.
Thu, Jun 4 3:00 AM
Air Disasters
Mixed Signals
Within five minutes of takeoff, the Dominican Republic bound Birgenair Flight 301 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean; a series of confusing signals crashes the plane.
Thu, Jun 4 4:00 AM
Air Disasters
Frozen Wings
The consequences are disastrous when ice forms on an airplane's wings; three planes are brought down by ice and it's up to investigators to determine how modern aircraft could possibly end up with frozen wings.
Thu, Jun 4 5:00 AM
Air Disasters
Cockpit Catastrophe
The cockpit window of an Airbus A319 explodes; pilots miraculously land the out-of-control plane; investigators must determine how the freshly serviced aircraft was released with a fatal flaw.
Thu, Jun 4 6:00 AM
Air Disasters
No Warning
Investigators must figure out why the safety systems of a turboprop plane failed to prevent a crash into an Indonesian mountain.
Thu, Jun 4 7:00 AM
Combat Ships
Galleons and Privateers
Revolutionary ship design helped Sir John Hawkins and Sir Francis Drake lead England to defeat the Spanish Armada and become a world power.
Thu, Jun 4 8:00 AM
Combat Ships
The Fast and Furious
A look at Naval warfare's fastest combat ships and how the advantage of speed determined the outcome of some of the great seas battles of the last 150 years.
Thu, Jun 4 9:00 AM
Combat Ships
Doomed Vessels
Bad design, human error and the enemy sent great ships to tragic ends, like Britain's K13 submarine and HMS Hood, Sweden's 17th century Vasa, and Kublai Khan's fleet, sunk by the original kamikaze.
Thu, Jun 4 10:00 AM
Combat Ships
Metal War Ships
The evolution from wooden ships to metal ones in the second half of the 19th century is examined.
Thu, Jun 4 11:00 AM
Combat Ships
War Beneath the Waves
The 200-year evolution of the submarine in wartime is examined, told by the designers and engineers behind the machines.
Thu, Jun 4 12:00 PM
Combat Ships
Cold War Warriors
An up-close look at the naval carriers, destroyers, and nuclear submarines of the Cold War.
Thu, Jun 4 1:00 PM
Combat Ships
Hidden Figures
Stories of historic Black struggle for equality in maritime combat; an enslaved powder boy who served during the French and Indian War; a Civil War gunner; the first African American to command a vessel with a fully integrated crew: Hugh Mulzac.
Thu, Jun 4 2:00 PM
Combat Ships
Record Breakers
A look at how technological advances over the centuries have led to bigger and faster combat ships and transformed maritime warfare.
Thu, Jun 4 3:00 PM
Combat Ships
Gulf War Warriors
A look at key naval battles that have taken place in the Persian Gulf over the last 50 years and the warships involved, from both sides of the conflicts.
Thu, Jun 4 4:00 PM
Combat Ships
The Smallest Ships
A look at the smallest ships of war and the major roles they've played over the centuries, including the 1776 gunboat built to stop a British invasion and the HA-19 sub.
Thu, Jun 4 5:00 PM
Air Warriors
B-52
The history of the longest serving bomber in the U.S. military: the B-52 Stratofortress.
Thu, Jun 4 6:00 PM
Air Warriors
Chinook
The 50-year evolution of the Army's top transport helicopter, the CH-47 Chinook.
Thu, Jun 4 7:00 PM
Air Warriors
A-10 Warthog
The history of the mean and ugly jet aircraft, the A-10 Warthog.
Thu, Jun 4 8:00 PM
Air Warriors
P-51 Mustang
The fighter plane that helped turn the tide of World War II; the P-51 Mustang.
Thu, Jun 4 9:00 PM
Air Warriors
F-86 Sabre
The inside story of the F-86 Sabre, one of America's first fighter jets, and its epic battles against the Soviet MiG jet during the Korean War and beyond.
Thu, Jun 4 10:00 PM
Air Warriors
Top Ten 21st Century
A look at the top U.S. military aircraft in America's modern arsenal, including the F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter, the hybrid V-22 Osprey, and more.
Thu, Jun 4 11:00 PM
Air Warriors
Drones
The rapid evolution of drones and how they're changing the future of aviation.
Fri, Jun 5 12:00 AM
Air Warriors
F-22 Raptor
The inside story of the ultimate stealth fighter, the F-22 Raptor, and its predecessors.
Fri, Jun 5 1:00 AM
Air Warriors
P-38 Lightning
Innovative engineering allows the P-38 Lightning to fly faster and climb higher than any other WWII warplane; a twin-propeller fighter with heavy armaments packed into its nose, the P-38 becomes one of America's premiere combat planes during the war.
Fri, Jun 5 2:00 AM
Air Warriors
Apache
The AH-64 Apache, one of the most heavily fortified and well-armed helicopters ever built.
Fri, Jun 5 3:00 AM
Air Warriors
F-100 Super Sabre
The North American F-100 Super Saber, also known as the Hun, becomes a supersonic powerhouse after initial difficulties; it was used primarily in the Vietnam War.
Fri, Jun 5 4:00 AM
Air Warriors
Black Hawk
The 35-year history of the UH-60 Black Hawk.
Fri, Jun 5 5:00 AM
Air Warriors
C-47 Skytrain
A look at how the C-47 evolved from passenger plane to a transport aircraft and flying hospital in WWII and years later as a gunship in Vietnam.
Fri, Jun 5 6:00 AM
Air Warriors
Top Dogfighters
Stories of fighter aircraft and deadly combat, including dogfights with the P-38 Lightning and Messerschmitts over Nazi Germany, told through rarely seen battle footage and first-hand accounts.
Fri, Jun 5 7:00 AM
Aerial America
California
Zoom above, and below, some of the Golden State's greatest monuments.
Fri, Jun 5 8:00 AM
Aerial America
Hawaii
The stories and sights of Hawaii's major islands.
Fri, Jun 5 9:00 AM
Aerial America
West Virginia
Great mountain ranges; coal-based economy.
Fri, Jun 5 10:00 AM
Aerial America
Northern California
A flight over Northern California explores ancient forests, timeless coasts, golden cities and the region's pioneering spirit.
Fri, Jun 5 11:00 AM
Aerial America
Maine
One of the most beautiful states on the Atlantic Coast.
Fri, Jun 5 12:00 PM
Aerial America
New York City 24
An aerial tour of New York City, spanning the city's five boroughs, capturing man-made and natural wonders; revealing the ways its citizens live, work and play.
Fri, Jun 5 1:00 PM
Aerial America
Mississippi
Mississippi from above; the state's unique beauty and history; mighty waters, ancient trails and the birth of the Delta Blues.
Fri, Jun 5 2:00 PM
Air Disasters
Killer in the Cockpit?
A look at the commercial flights that ended in disaster because of suspected murder-suicide.
Fri, Jun 5 3:00 PM
Air Disasters
The Death of JFK Jr.
When John F. Kennedy Jr.'s Piper Saratoga crashed in 1999, the NTSB faces big pressure to find the wreckage and the cause.
Fri, Jun 5 4:00 PM
Air Disasters
Ocean Landing
Pilots aboard a hijacked plane are forced to attempt an emergency landing at sea.
Fri, Jun 5 5:00 PM
Air Disasters
Pitch Black
When an Illinois turboprop crashes after losing battery power, investigators uncover a series of errors made by the pilots.
Fri, Jun 5 6:00 PM
Air Disasters
Impossible Pitch
Experts investigate the West Air Sweden Flight 294 crash and how the cargo jet nosedived into the Swedish Arctic at speeds nearing 600 mph.
Fri, Jun 5 7:00 PM
Air Disasters
Deadly Deception
When a Bulgarian airliner is taken over by violent hijackers, the crew and authorities on the ground devise a daring plan to save the airliner.
Fri, Jun 5 8:00 PM
Air Disasters
Accidents in the Air
From pilot error to meltdowns within air traffic control, investigators dig deep into three midair collisions that seem to defy logic.
Fri, Jun 5 9:00 PM
Air Disasters
Collision Course
A passenger ferry sinks after crashing into rocks off the coast of a Greek island, killing 82; it leads to a shocking investigation.
Fri, Jun 5 10:00 PM
Air Disasters
Deadly Silence
Investigators try to figure out why a private Learjet carrying Payne Stewart went rogue before crashing in a South Dakota hayfield.
Fri, Jun 5 11:00 PM
Air Disasters
Bomb on Board
A 1994 terrorist bombing aboard Philippine Airlines Flight 434 forces its pilots into a daring emergency landing.
Sat, Jun 6 12:00 AM
Air Disasters
Terror Over Egypt
When a plane carrying Russian tourists crashes in Egypt, investigators face political tensions and terrorist claims in their search for the truth.
Sat, Jun 6 1:00 AM
Air Disasters
Target Is Destroyed
A Korean Airlines passenger plane is shot down by a Soviet fighter jet in 1983; political tensions nearly escalate into war.
Sat, Jun 6 2:00 AM
Air Disasters
Pacific Plunge
Fifteen minutes after taking off from Puerto Vallarta for San Francisco, the pilots of an MD-83 realize something is very wrong with their plane.
Sat, Jun 6 3:00 AM
Air Disasters
The Final Blow
An Air Inter flight crashes into the Vosges Mountains while attempting to land killing most of the 96 passengers.
Sat, Jun 6 4:00 AM
Air Disasters
Fatal Transmission
A runway collision at a small airport turns tragic when passengers cannot escape the burning aircraft.
Sat, Jun 6 5:00 AM
Air Disasters
Take Off Tragedies
Three flights ending in tragedy, prove that minor missteps during takeoff can have disastrous consequences.
Sat, Jun 6 6:00 AM
Air Disasters
Lost
Investigators struggle to determine why a 757 strayed off course during its final approach to a Colombia airport and crashed into a mountain.
Sat, Jun 6 7:00 AM
Aerial America
New Hampshire
Ancestral home of the Abenaki Indians; Henry David Thoreau's first book; Mount Monadnock; New Hampshire is seen from the air.
Sat, Jun 6 8:00 AM
Aerial America
Indiana
A flight over Indiana explores the Hoosier State's rich agriculture, busy highways and basketball legends; exploring the War Memorial and the Angel Mounds of the southwest.
Sat, Jun 6 9:00 AM
Aerial America
Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands
A tour over two U.S. territories, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Sat, Jun 6 10:00 AM
Aerial America
Great Cities
An aerial view of major cities in the United States, including Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and Boston.
Sat, Jun 6 11:00 AM
Aerial America
Missouri
A flight over Missouri explores the Show Me State's towering monuments, mighty rivers and spectacular Ozarks.
Sat, Jun 6 12:00 PM
Aerial America
Rhode Island
A small state has a whole lot of history.
Sat, Jun 6 1:00 PM
Aerial America
Best Small Towns
A coast-to-coast aerial tour celebrates the best small towns in the United States and tells stories about the men and women who called them home.
Sat, Jun 6 2:00 PM
Aerial America
Maryland & Delaware
The birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner; sites Harriet Tubman, Babe Ruth and the DuPont family made their marks on history.
Sat, Jun 6 3:00 PM
Aerial America
Massachusetts
A flight over Massachusetts explores the sites; the Bay State, from Martha's Vineyard to the Bambino's Curse, seen from the air.
Sat, Jun 6 4:00 PM
Aerial America
Natural Wonders
America's most remarkable natural wonders are explored including the Grand Canyon, the Great Lakes and more.
Sat, Jun 6 5:00 PM
Aerial America
Outdoor Adventures
A cross-country flight over the nation's mountains, beaches and national parks; visiting other sites that attract adventurers and tourists.
Sat, Jun 6 6:00 PM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Royal Clipper
Royal Clipper is the largest sailing cruise ship in the world, celebrating tall ships of the 19th century while offering modern-day service for its guests.
Sat, Jun 6 7:00 PM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Europa 2
Take a cruise where the guests choose the ports to visit and the captain and crew work overtime to make it happen.
Sat, Jun 6 8:00 PM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Diamond Princess
Japan's largest cruise ship brings East and West together on a cruise featuring cherry.
Sat, Jun 6 9:00 PM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Sky Princess
The Sky Princess carries passengers from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to three Central American stops.
Sat, Jun 6 10:00 PM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Paul Gauguin
The Paul Gauguin offers five-star luxury while sailing near the coral reefs, mountainous islands and tropical playgrounds of French Polynesia.
Sat, Jun 6 11:00 PM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Costa Diadema
Costa Diadema's seven-day cruise around the Mediterranean offers Italian delights to its passengers and challenges to its captain and crew.
Sun, Jun 7 12:00 AM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Regal Princess
Follow mega cruiser Regal Princess as she whisks guests to Germany, Russia, and Scandinavia in style.
Sun, Jun 7 1:00 AM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Marco Polo
This 50-year-old ocean liner offers off-season Baltic tours, battling unpredictable weather to deliver one-of-a-kind experiences.
Sun, Jun 7 2:00 AM
Air Disasters
Control Catastrophe
Experts investigate an unfortunate string of events that caused the freshly serviced Air Astana Flight 1388 to become completely uncontrollable.
Sun, Jun 7 3:00 AM
Air Disasters
Splash Down
Three last-resort water landings, all handled differently yet each one crucial to improving the outcomes of ditching on open water.
Sun, Jun 7 4:00 AM
Air Disasters
Maintenance Mistakes
A trio of crashes reveals that when the nuts and bolts of maintenance go unchecked, it can spell catastrophe.
Sun, Jun 7 5:00 AM
Air Disasters
Deadly Airspace
When a commercial airliner goes down in eastern Ukraine in 2014, examiners must conduct an investigation in the middle of a war zone.
Sun, Jun 7 6:00 AM
Air Disasters
Panic Over the Pacific
A miraculous rescue is launched after a 747 plummets toward the Pacific.
Sun, Jun 7 7:00 AM
Aerial America
Michigan
A flying tour of Michigan's cultural landmarks, including Motown, the Great Lakes, the automobile industry and more.
Sun, Jun 7 8:00 AM
Aerial America
Southern California
A soaring tour over Southern California explores the stunning beaches, vast deserts, sprawling city and unique culture.
Sun, Jun 7 9:00 AM
Aerial America
Man-Made Marvels
A coast-to-coast tour over America's man-made structures, old and new; the Statue of Liberty and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Sun, Jun 7 10:00 AM
Aerial America
Virginia
Taking an aerial tour of Virginia.
Sun, Jun 7 11:00 AM
Aerial America
Connecticut
A high-flying tour of Connecticut; exploring the safe harbors, buildings and rich maritime history; the home state of Mark Twain, PT Barnum and Katharine Hepburn; the exclusive Gold Coast, the Thimble Islands and the historic cities.
Sun, Jun 7 12:00 PM
Aerial America
Tennessee
From battlefields where hundreds died to Beale Street where musical legends were born.
Sun, Jun 7 1:00 PM
Aerial America
Vermont
Northern state's green forests; red-painted barns and sugar maples.
Sun, Jun 7 2:00 PM
Aerial America
Arkansas
An aerial view of Arkansas, where settlers' westward journeys began and the scene of Bonnie and Clyde's most serious crime; a view of the land of raging rivers, vast wilderness and legends of the Wild West.
Sun, Jun 7 3:00 PM
Aerial America
The South
The South's famous landmarks, historical milestones and unique culture.
Sun, Jun 7 4:00 PM
Aerial America
Florida
An aerial tour of Florida's peninsula and panhandle celebrates the state's sights, unique history and lavish lifestyles.
Sun, Jun 7 5:00 PM
Aerial America
Texas
The Lone Star's rugged canyons, historic ranches and modern cities.
Sun, Jun 7 6:00 PM
Aerial America
The Wild West
A journey over America's western landscape featuring ``wild`` history and stories of colorful characters.
Sun, Jun 7 7:00 PM
Air Disasters
Cold Case
Two identical plane crashes involving the same icy conditions and the same plane design are examined, revealing why neither disaster should have happened.
Sun, Jun 7 8:00 PM
Air Disasters
Racing the Storm
An MD-82 crash lands in Arkansas during a severe thunderstorm; but investigators believe weather is not the main reason for the accident.
Sun, Jun 7 9:00 PM
Air Disasters
Blown Apart
Partnair Flight 394 loses control, breaks up in mid-air and crashes into the North Sea; the aircraft's vertical stabilizer vibrates loose during flight due to excessive wear on substandard bolts, sleeves and pins that have been illegally sold.
Sun, Jun 7 10:00 PM
Air Disasters
Death in the Arctic
On 20 August 2011, First Air Flight 6560, a charter flight, crashes near its destination of Resolute Bay Airport, Resolute, Nunavut, Canada, in poor weather conditions; out of the fifteen passengers and crew members, only three survived.
Sun, Jun 7 11:00 PM
Air Disasters
Who's Flying the Plane?
A look at accidents and incidents where problems with the interface between crew members and onboard avionics are a factor, and the causes of those problems.
Mon, Jun 8 12:00 AM
Air Disasters
Death from Above
Mid-air tragedies are particularly horrifying when they occur over a community, and rain terror on the people below.
Mon, Jun 8 1:00 AM
Air Disasters
Afghan Nightmare
When a cargo plane crashes at a U.S. airfield in Afghanistan, investigators reach a conclusion that ultimately proves incorrect.
Mon, Jun 8 2:00 AM
Air Disasters
No Clear Options
When a commuter turboprop plane crashes at an Irish airport, investigators uncover a startling gap in aviation safety.
Mon, Jun 8 3:00 AM
Air Disasters
Pitch Problems
Alaska Airlines 261 nosedives into the Pacific leaving investigators stumped; a rare storm and a deadly design flaw intersect cause American Eagle 4184 to fall from the sky; investigators suspect a fatal flaw in the Boeing 737.
Mon, Jun 8 4:00 AM
Air Disasters
Kobe Bryant
When basketball legend Kobe Bryant is killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, investigators examine the data, the wreckage, and the pilot's actions for clues.
Mon, Jun 8 5:00 AM
Air Disasters
Frozen in Flight
A design flaw sends American Eagle Flight 41-84 smashing into a cornfield outside of Chicago, killing all 68 people on board.
Mon, Jun 8 6:00 AM
Air Disasters
Queens Catastrophe
On 12 November 2001, just two months after the September 11 attacks, American Airlines Flight 587 spirals out of control shortly after taking off from John F. Kennedy Airport and crashes into Queens.
Mon, Jun 8 7:00 AM
Air Disasters
Caution to the Wind
On 31 October 2000, Singapore Airlines Flight 006 collides with construction equipment at Chiang Kai Shek airport in Taipei while attempting to take off on the wrong runway in a typhoon, killing 83 of the 179 people on board.
Mon, Jun 8 8:00 AM
Air Disasters
Survivors
From the wreckage of three airplane crashes, survivors emerge to tell harrowing tales and provide critical data about what to do in an emergency.
Mon, Jun 8 9:00 AM
Air Disasters
Deadly Discussions
A shocking error in the cockpit causes the crash of a 737 on takeoff and leaves an entire nation reeling.
Mon, Jun 8 10:00 AM
Air Disasters
Storming Out
On its final approach to Charlotte, N.C., US Air Flight 1016 is engulfed in intense rain obstructing the view from the cockpit; the pilots abort the landing, but the aircraft crashes to earth, hurtling along a road and breaking apart.
Mon, Jun 8 11:00 AM
Air Disasters
Poor Piloting
The crews of three doomed aircraft make catastrophic blunders.
Mon, Jun 8 12:00 PM
Air Disasters
Northern Extremes
Faced with the extreme conditions of the far North, three flights fall out of the sky leaving investigators to uncover the cause.
Mon, Jun 8 1:00 PM
Air Disasters
Terror in Paradise
On 9 August 2007, Air Moorea Flight 1121 crashes shortly after taking off from Moorea Airport in French Polynesia, killing all 19 passengers and the pilot.
Mon, Jun 8 2:00 PM
Air Disasters
Attack Over Baghdad
A surface-to-air missile cripples a cargo plane after it takes off from Baghdad International Airport.
Mon, Jun 8 3:00 PM
Air Disasters
Cockpit Failure
Bad weather and a series of errors lead to the 2001 crash of a plane on its approach to Zurich Airport.
Mon, Jun 8 4:00 PM
Air Disasters
Engines Out
When an aircraft loses total engine power, a pilot's training can make all the difference in the world, but it's still up to investigators to determine what went wrong.
Mon, Jun 8 5:00 PM
Air Disasters
Southern Storm
Pilots of Southern Airways Flight 242 must try to land on a Georgia highway after the engines die and the windshield shatters.
Mon, Jun 8 6:00 PM
Air Disasters
Cracks in the System
Chalk's Ocean Airways flight 101 crashes just after take-off from Watson Island in Miami on December 19, 2005, killing 20 people.
Mon, Jun 8 7:00 PM
WWII's Most Daring Raids
Stealing Hitler's Radar
An elite group of British paratroopers launch a midnight raid in order to capture Hitler's unusual radar equipment.
Mon, Jun 8 8:00 PM
WWII's Most Daring Raids
Easy Company's First Assault
American paratroopers are dropped behind German lines on D-Day in order to secure territory behind the beaches.
Mon, Jun 8 9:00 PM
WWII's Most Daring Raids
Churchill Strikes Back
British Commandos raid two occupied Norwegian islands to wipe out fish oil factories used to make explosives.
Mon, Jun 8 10:00 PM
WWII's Most Daring Raids
Storming Mussolini's Island
The first invasion of the Italian Campaign of WWII: Operation Husky.
Mon, Jun 8 11:00 PM
WWII's Most Daring Raids
Cutting Rommel's Lifeline
A secret British regiment in 1942 led a daring raid on a Nazi-occupied Libyan harbor.
Tue, Jun 9 12:00 AM
WWII's Most Daring Raids
Secret Weapon Sabotage
An elite squad of Norwegians destroy a power plant in 1943 that the Nazis may have been using for nuclear weapons research.
Tue, Jun 9 1:00 AM
Air Disasters
Choosing Sides
British Midland Flight 92 slams into Britain's busy M1 motorway and it seems like a rare case of dual engine failure, but investigators learn the real cause was a tragic misunderstanding.
Tue, Jun 9 2:00 AM
Air Disasters
Instrument Confusion
When critical instruments in the cockpit can't be trusted, the consequences can be fatal.
Tue, Jun 9 3:00 AM
Air Disasters
Fight for Control
A propeller breaks off and rips a hole in the fuselage of an aircraft en route from Alaska to Washington 19,000 feet over the Pacific Ocean.
Tue, Jun 9 4:00 AM
Air Disasters
The Invisible Plane
SAS Flight 686 takes off from Milan's Linate Airport and moments later collides with a Cessna on the runway.
Tue, Jun 9 5:00 AM
Air Disasters
Grounded: Boeing Max 8
Indonesian investigators must determine why a Boeing 737 Max 8 -- one of the world's best-selling new airplanes -- plunged into the Java Sea.
Tue, Jun 9 6:00 AM
Air Disasters
Carnage in Sao Paolo
TAM flight 402 slammed into a residential neighborhood and burst into flames, just seconds after lifting off from Congonhas airport in São Paulo, Brazil, killing all 95 people on board and three people on the ground.
Tue, Jun 9 7:00 AM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Symphony of the Seas
A crew of 2,200 on the Symphony of the Seas tends to more than 5,500 passengers as they sail to ports in Spain, France and Italy.
Tue, Jun 9 8:00 AM
Mighty Cruise Ships
MSC Divina
Experience romance on a mega cruiser that pampers its guests with the best of Italian design and American convenience.
Tue, Jun 9 9:00 AM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Viking Star
We follow passengers and crew aboard Viking Star during its two-week tour from Barcelona to its home port in Bergen, Norway.
Tue, Jun 9 10:00 AM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Nieuw Statendam
One of Holland America Line's largest cruisers makes its debut in the Caribbean, highlighted by a visit to an exclusive private island resort.
Tue, Jun 9 11:00 AM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Viking Long Ship Gefjon
Take a river tour through some of Europe's greatest cities--Budapest, Vienna, and Amsterdam--on Viking Longship Gefjon.
Tue, Jun 9 12:00 PM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Azamara Journey
Azamara Journey travels the rivers of Southeast Asia, delivering passengers to exotic cities and hidden treasures that larger cruise ships cannot reach.
Tue, Jun 9 1:00 PM
Mighty Trains
Bernina Express
Switzerland's Bernina Express is one of three railway lines on the UNESCO World Heritage list; it navigates 55 tunnels and nearly 200 viaducts and bridges.
Tue, Jun 9 2:00 PM
Mighty Trains
The Ghan
The Ghan takes passengers on a three-day, two-night journey through Australia; the Pichi Pichi Railway offers passengers a trip on an original steam locomotive train.
Tue, Jun 9 3:00 PM
Mighty Trains
Rovos Rail
South Africa's most luxurious train - Rovos Rail - travel from Pretoria to Cape Town in classic cars pulled by a series of steam, diesel and electric locomotives.
Tue, Jun 9 4:00 PM
Mighty Ships
Fram
The world's most adventurous cruise ship, MS Fram, battles ice-choked fjords of Greenland to visit wildlife and icebergs.
Tue, Jun 9 5:00 PM
Mighty Ships
Oasis of the Seas
The maiden voyage of the Oasis of the Seas, the largest, most revolutionary cruise ship in the world.
Tue, Jun 9 6:00 PM
Mighty Ships
Quantum of the Seas
Filled with big toys, guests fly the trapeze, surf and skydive without ever leaving the world's most innovative cruise ship.
Tue, Jun 9 7:00 PM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Roald Amundsen
The world's latest, most-advanced expedition cruise ship Roald Amundsen whisks passengers on an adventurous voyage to Antarctica.
Tue, Jun 9 8:00 PM
Mighty Cruise Ships
Celebrity Solstice
Facing Australia's fierce heat, Celebrity Solstice provides guests with views of waterfalls, jumping crocodiles, koalas and the Great Barrier Reef.