https://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/videos/RSS feed for the videosenMon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/videos/smn-1000yearsofslavery-104-reckoning-clip02-en/Historian Lonnie G. Bunch III identifies 1877 as the year when all the gains of the Civil War, for Black people, began to be erased. As Jim Crow took hold, African-Americans found their constitutional freedoms curtailed.Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/videos/1006771-1-3497778-eps02-pepperoni/It looks hilarious: a machine that holds up pepperoni sausages as they get sliced onto thousands of conveyer belt-propelled pizzas. But without it, your next pizza might be found wanting. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/videos/smg-007-lincoln-facts/The 16th president is widely celebrated for his role in helping to abolish slavery and preserving the Union during the Civil War. But did you know these facts about this iconic figure in American History? Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/videos/smg-008-artemis/The Artemis program represents the pinnacle of NASA's mind-boggling technological capabilities. Learn about the groundbreaking achievements and breathtaking lunar landscapes that await us in this new era of space exploration.Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/videos/five-surprising-facts-about-pompeii/This immersive archaeological exploration of Pompeii, a once-thriving Roman city, will transport you back in time – before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/videos/smg-003-king-tuts-tomb/Do you ever wonder what secrets lie beneath the sands of Egypt? Prepare to be astonished as we unveil the untouched tomb of King TutankhamunTue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/videos/the-ultimate-skywatching-guide-for-every-season/Whether you're a passionate astronomer or a beginner eager to explore the cosmos, join us as we deep-dive into seasonal skywatching.Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/videos/five-surprising-facts-about-rosa-parks/Largely recognized for her leading role in the bus boycott of 1955, Rosa Parks was an enduring activist for the Civil Rights Movement. Throughout her numerous decades of service, Parks left behind a legacy of hope, inspiration, and leadership for millions around the world.Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/videos/smg-004-how-did-dinosaurs-die/Join us on a journey through time as we explore the science behind this cataclysmic event. Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/videos/best-small-towns-celebrate-winter/From sunny isles to snowy forests, explore the wonders of Minnesota, New Hampshire, Arizona, and Florida.Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/videos/ten-fun-facts-about-butterflies/Join us on a journey into the enchanting world of butterflies, where extraordinary beauty meets incredible science. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/videos/the-space-launch-system-is-the-most-powerful-r/"We want to go far fast" says former astronaut and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, explaining that NASA's return to the moon will require a rocket more powerful than the ones that carried the Space Shuttle into Low Earth Orbit. The new Space Launch System (SLS) will generate five million pounds of thrust at liftoff, making it the most powerful rocket ever built.Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0000