Smithsonian Productions Movies
- 1997
The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects
The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects01997HD
A history of movie magic from 1895 to 1995, showing primitive effects used in such films as "A Trip to the Moon" up to the state of the art effects us...
- 1975
The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond
The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond71975HD
The curse of the legendary blue Hope Diamond on all its owners is dramatized from the gem's discovery in 17th Century India until its donation to the...
- 1978
Libra
Libra5.11978HD
The year is 2003, and space colony Libra's development of solar power could solve an acute, worldwide energy crisis. Government opposition to the Libr...
- 2000
Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration
Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration02000HD
A musical tribute to the piano's 300th anniversary celebrates the legacy, grandeur and showmanship of this instrument. Hosted by "Piano Man" Billy Joe...
- 2007
Unbelievable Flying Objects
Unbelievable Flying Objects02007HD
A hilarious countdown of the black sheep of aviation, aircraft that have embarrassed their builders, enraged the owners and terrified their pilots. Th...
- 2024
Native Peoples of North America
Native Peoples of North America02024HD
The Great Courses has partnered with Smithsonian to bring you a series that reveals new perspectives on the historical and contemporary experiences of...