18K views · 673 reactions | On July 16, 1969, Americans filled highways, streets and homes to witness the launch of a rocket from the Kennedy Space Center: the legendary, moon-bound Apollo 11. America in Color | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

A new Smithsonian documentary reveals details about a secret U.S. military unit that will change our understanding of the Iran hostage crisis more than 40 years ago. Host Catherine Herridge shares what she learned from speaking with former members of that team. | CBS Mornings

This year, we’ve shared videos of all different types of animals from areas across the globe! As our 10th top video of 2022, are we even surprised it’s these adorable pandas? Drop your reactions to this panda cam in the comments ⬇️ 🐼 🎥Smithsonian's National Zoo | Smithsonian Channel

Here's a front yard like you've never seen, with its insect residents scaled up to epic proportions. See what happens when a grasshopper and a praying mantis battle on Macro Worlds, new today. | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

2.1M views · 49K reactions | The weird, the wonderful, and the wacky... we've got all the unusual underwater creatures you could dream of.  | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook