TV Guide Smithsonian

Egyptologists discuss their archaeological discovery of the God's Wives of Amun and talk about the festivals and religious ceremonies they followed.

A team of archaeologists and scientists seek to highlight the leading roles women played in ancient civilizations by exploring sacred caves, tombs and temples.

Egyptologists discover a massive tomb with over a hundred coffins inside, which leads them to question what they know about how Egyptians treat death.

Pharaoh Ramesses II commanded the building of a huge capital city, Pi-Ramesses, but the metropolis vanished from history, and its site was lost for millennia.

Missing for over one thousand years, experts find Canopus, a sacred city once infamous for its brilliance, rituals and indulgence.

After new evidence is uncovered from Greenland's ice sheets, an investigation suggests a volcanic eruption may have caused the downfall of ancient Egypt.

An aerial tour from coast to coast captures the charm of America's most interesting small towns, from California to Florida with many visits in between.

An aerial tour of America's South encompasses the site of an infamous prisoner-of-war camp and the home of a colony of English settlers who vanished.

From the skies, the American West is full of natural and man-made wonders such as St. Louis' Gateway Arch and the vast, pristine Alaskan wilderness.

Washington's skyline makes a profound impression because of all the history and symbolism embodied in its buildings, monuments and memorials.

Michigan's elements changed the world, from assembly lines that made it possible for everyone to own a car to a record company that shaped popular culture.

The state known for its production of beer and dairy products has family-owned farms, golden autumnal forests, limestone outcroppings and a rich history.

Flights over America's most unspoiled wilderness areas provide aerial views of Mount Denali, Florida's Everglades and more than 100 million acres of nature.

The Tar Heel State has mountains, a picturesque coastline and the U.S.' first gold mine, and it is famed as the site of the Wright Brothers' first flight.

A journey celebrates America's history of innovation and risk-taking with flyovers of Starbucks Coffee, Motown Records and other centers of creativity.

The Dakotas helped future president Theodore Roosevelt overcome the loss of his first wife and became the home of a sculptor's greatest triumph.

A flight over Puerto Rico and the Virgins reveals the stunning beauty of the Caribbean islands' towering mountains and dazzling beaches.

The Copper State is famous for the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, but its rich history means there is plenty more to see.

Pinnacle-class cruise ship MS Nieuw Statendam is the world's largest boutique cruise ship at 300 meters long and can carry over 4,000 passengers.

The crew and passengers aboard a cruise ship called MSC Divina is in danger of ending in disaster when a tropical storm grows to hurricane force.

The Roald Amundsen sails where few ships will ever go, the vessel was built specifically to take passengers on an unforgettable voyage to Antarctica.

Costa Diadema is a Dream-class cruise ship owned by Carnival Corporation which gives its 3,700 passengers the ultimate Mediterranean experience.

The Diamond Princess is a British-registered cruise ship owned and operated by Princess Cruises, carrying passengers to some of Japan's most iconic cities.

The world's first cruise ship running on liquefied natural gas, AIDAnova visits the volcanic landscape and stunning beaches of the Canary Islands and Madeira.

Sailing from Chile all the way to Costa Rica, guests paraglide over sand dunes, cruise through mangroves, and zipline through jungles on a luxurious ship.

Carnival Vista is the latest edition to the Carnival Cruise Line, but it suffers from growing pains and it's up to a captain and crew to resolve its issues.

The MS Symphony of the Seas is built to house, feed, transport and entertain more than 5,500 passengers as they sail to ports in Spain, France and Italy.

Norwegian Joy sails amid icebergs in Alaska's Inside Passage, treating guests to glaciers, humpback whales, and the largest zipline in the world.

The crew of the MS Paul Gauguin, a ship that sails through French Polynesia, deals with rough weather, narrow passageways and shallow channels.

A 14-day voyage through Indonesia on Le Soleal goes to places most cruise ships cannot get to, showing its passengers unique wildlife and live volcanoes.