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5.6K views · 28 shares | Do you remember when, in 1973, Operation Homecoming welcomed POWs home from Vietnam? Their survival stories are inspirational. But there’s one story that remained classified for decades—until now. Tonight, hear the tale of a top-secret rescue mission. The Spy in the Hanoi Hilton airs at 8PM. https://bitly.com/31TSXQ2 | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

5.9K views · 195 reactions | The new season of Secrets takes you across the globe to uncover the truths behind mysterious ancient treasures, relics, and artifacts that could change history as we know it. Tune in to season premiere of Secrets on Monday, August 9 at 8 PM. | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

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17K views · 422 reactions | California is home to remarkable wildlife. Some animals, both in the sea and on land, duel for the best turf. Catch more drama tonight in Wildest California at 10 PM. | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

8.1K views · 262 reactions | Would you swim with these pigs? The water-loving animals are a top tourist attraction in the Bahamas. Meet those and other remarkable porkers on Amazing Pigs. | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation | Facebook

7.8K views · 189 reactions | Dolphins are renowned for being some of the most playful animals on the planet, and this pod of Atlantic spotted dolphins from the Bahamas certainly live up to their reputation. Youngsters play high-speed games of chase, while the adults prefer something more sophisticated; collaborative group games of catch the seaweed. Learn about how animals across the world tonight at 8 PM in Animals at Play. | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook