The Smithsonian Channel – Watch Something Great!

Taking a trip to one of the Smithsonian Museums is a learning adventure the whole family would enjoy. If you can't get there, however, there is great alternative—right in your living room. Showtime Networks and the Smithsonian Institution partnered to bring satellite cable subscribers Smithsonian Networks, made up of Smithsonian Channel HD, Smithsonian On Demand, and smithsoniannetworks.com.

The Smithsonian Channel, another great network in the DirecTV programing lineup, airs both on channel 267, and the always popular and handy Video On Demand version on channel 1267. The content available on Smithsonian Networks is inspired from the wide variety of content offered by the Smithsonian Institution's research labs, museums and facilities, and magazines. The network programming showcases historical, cultural and scientific shows and features, many of which will fascinate all audiences alike. Did I mention that it's commercial free?

As of September in 2007, the Smithsonian Channel HD became a DirecTV exclusive network, after Dish Network suddenly dropped the network without any announcements or warning to their customers.

So many great television shows have been circulating lately as well. Aside from the “Smithsonian Spotlight”, which is a weekly show airing every Sunday morning that offers information and an inside look into the many current programs, exhibits, book publications and projects that the Smithsonian Institution has to offer, many other shows are a much watch on this channel.

One show airing lately that might be of interest to any theology buffs is the “Lost Gods” series, which is a historical journey into the past, showing different civilizations from the Celts to the Egyptians and their search and practices that lead to the establishment and, at times, downfall of many of the world's religions. This is however, only one good example of the many great shows on the Smithsonian Channel.