We’re excited to present the launch of Smithsonian Channel. We're the new place for awe-inspiring stories, powerful documentaries, and amazing factual entertainment that explores: 🚀 Air & Space 🗿 History 🧪 Science 🦔 Nature 💅 Pop-Culture 📺 Join us on Freeview 99, Freesat 175, SKY 195/889, Virgin 295 | Smithsonian Channel

15K views · 218 reactions | A new Smithsonian documentary reveals details about a secret U.S. military unit that will change our understanding of the Iran hostage crisis more than 40 years ago. Host Catherine Herridge shares what she learned from speaking with former members of that team. | CBS Mornings | Facebook

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7.8K views · 189 reactions | Dolphins are renowned for being some of the most playful animals on the planet, and this pod of Atlantic spotted dolphins from the Bahamas certainly live up to their reputation. Youngsters play high-speed games of chase, while the adults prefer something more sophisticated; collaborative group games of catch the seaweed. Learn about how animals across the world tonight at 8 PM in Animals at Play. | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

53K views · 1.3K reactions | From vulnerable geckos to venomous Komodo dragons, these moments from ‘Dragon Island,’ ‘Miami Wild,’ ‘Into The Wild India,’ ‘Wild Castles,’ and ‘Crazy Monster’ capture lizards as both predator and prey. | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

159K views · 3.9K reactions | Orangutans—they’re just like us? If you’ve ever struggled to teach a human baby the basics, you’ll appreciate this video compilation. 藍 Watch what happens when these baby orangutans’ lessons at Orangutan Jungle School don’t go quite as planned. https://bitly.com/3m5kDZB | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook