Smithsonian Associates is proud to work with C-SPAN to make a wide variety of past programs available on C-SPAN.org.
These on-demand recorded broadcasts of Smithsonian Associates events include book discussions with noted authors, programs on history and current events, interviews with national leaders, and panels on a range of intriguing topics.
Whether you'd like to take a second look at a program you’ve attended or discover one you've missed, this digital library is the ideal online destination. With more than 80 programs now available—and more added all the time—you'll find a rich range of broadcasts from which to choose.
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Every year, Smithsonian Associates offers more than 750 engaging and entertaining programs that bring the Smithsonian to life. Explore our current offerings and then experience one of them in person.
Most Recent Airings
MAY 17, 2017
Manhattan Project
Professor Martin Sherwin talked about the Manhattan Project, beginning with the discovery of fission in 1938 through the use of atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Nagasaki and Hiroshima.
MAY 16, 2017
World War I Navy
Professor James Rentfrow talked about how the U.S. Navy evolved in the 20 years between the Spanish-American War and World War I, when the Naval Act of 1916 introduced submarines and instituted changes in weaponry and formation practice.
