386 reactions · 55 shares | 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 離 Science 璉 Nature  Pop-Culture  Join us on Freeview 99, Freesat 175, SKY 195/889, Virgin 295 | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

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On March 10, 1933, a major earthquake caught the Los Angeles area by surprise. The devastation was of sufficient scale to spur scientific interest in earthquakes — and how to predict them. 🎥America in Color | Smithsonian Channel

8.2K views · 171 reactions | The harsh climate of Deception Valley, a remote section of the Kalahari, deters people from living there. As a result, it's become one of the most pristine wildlife habitats in the world. Aerial Africa | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

334K views · 2.6K reactions | Not even fish are safe from this agile arachnid. Beyond its skillful hunting, the fishing spider is also one of nature's most stunning animals.  : Crazy Monster: Spiders | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

48K views · 2.5K reactions | From reindeer calves to a gray seal pup, the young animals featured on Stormborn prove that they’ve been resilient since birth. | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

4.5K views · 397 reactions | Happy Holidays from all of us here at the Smithsonian Channel! We… uh… forgot our present at home… so enjoy this gif(t) and kick it back like this Polar Bear.  | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook