Modern Marvels
From tiny sugar molecules to the popular Rubix cube and even F-14s, MODERN MARVELS tells the fascinating stories of the doers, dreamers and sometime-schemers who have created everyday items, technological breakthroughs and man-made wonders. Not holding anything back, this includes engineering masterpieces to disastrous failures. Modern Marvels goes beyond nuts and bolts to satisfy our insatiable hunger for information and strikes up some new questions, too. Shop the History Channel for all the Modern Marvels DVDs and wide selection of merchandise.
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- Modern Marvels: 90s Tech will take you way back to the end of the 20th century and the beginning of today's trendy technologies. From DVDs to TIVO to GPS, we'll see how the gadgets we can't live without all started in the 90s. [ read more ]
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- From the Model T to fully robotic factories, take a 100-year tour of the most important component of modern industrial production. [ read more ]
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- You'll get a charge out of this electrifying exploration of the wondrous energy cells that power the world. From space travel to channel-surfing, we would be lost without batteries. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation o [ read more ]
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- It is the most valuable substance on earth. It has brought riches to poor nations and bankrupted wealthy ones. It has spurred wars, and given immense fortunes and power to the men who control it Filled with interviews with industry insiders and industrial historians, BLACK GOLD is the… [ read more ]
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off- Bread DVD
- THE HISTORY CHANNEL® is baking up a mouthwatering, eye-opening episode devoted to this fundamental foodstuff. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. So simple yet so versatile, bread is a subl [ read more ]
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- From musket balls to "tumblers," see how these deadly projectiles have evolved through the decades. [ read more ]
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- Natural beauty and human ingenuity would be nothing without this amazing fundamental building block. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Discover how carbon’s exquisite simplicity makes it vit [ read more ]
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- Whether your tastes run to the reliable yellow squares or the funky, moldy stuff, this well-cultured episode illuminates the amazingly varied world of this universal delicacy. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. Enjoy this comprehensive sampler of what… [ read more ]
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off- Civil War Tech DVD
- See how much of today's weaponry can trace its origins to the War Between the States. Military historians and experts detail the advances that made Civil War weaponry so deadly. Visit private collections and important museums for an up-close look at surviving examples. [ read more ]
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- Why is corn the largest agricultural crop in the world? Corn has fed the masses from ancient times to this day. Corn is not only a vegetable and a cereal grain; it is a commodity as well. Visit Lakeside Foods in Reedsburg, Wisconsin and see how tons of corn are harvested and canned within… [ read more ]
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off- Edison Tech DVD
- From his famous successes to false starts and failures, examine the inventing career of the "father of the future." Rare footage and photos from his lab show Edison at work. Learn the fascinating stories behind his incredible inventions - and frequent failures. See how today's engineers are sti [ read more ]
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- This fast-moving survey examines everything from the steamers of the Industrial Revolution to the many motors in the modern home. [ read more ]
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- THE HISTORY CHANNEL® follows up its immensely popular examination of the leading edge of green technology with this great DVD! For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Kermit the Frog sang, "It' [ read more ]
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- Pierce the skies at seven times the speed of sound in the fastest jet ever flown. [ read more ]
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- Take to the skies aboard some amazing flying machines! The phenomenal technology showcased in this thrilling episode will blow you away! For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. From swarms of mi [ read more ]
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- Find out about Ancient Egyptian aids, Viagra and the secret history of Lysol. [ read more ]
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- From Pascal's law to Universal Studios, explore the powerful world of this ubiquitous technology. Examine important innovations like the hydraulic brake and airplane controls. Take the ultimate behind-the-scenes tour of Universal Studios. Meet the French inventor who discovered the hydraulic s [ read more ]
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- Trace the development of the ubiquitous materials that literally support the modern world. [ read more ]
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- Check your pH and dive into this sizzling exploration of the caustic chemicals found in nearly every facet of modern life. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS® has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Discover how we use acids in [ read more ]
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- You can tear it with two fingers; you can build space ships with it. In this DVD get all the fascinating info about this endlessly versatile material. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. From [ read more ]
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- From the empires of Carnegie and Morgan to its current renaissance, this is a galvanizing look at the history of the industry that is literally America's backbone. [ read more ]
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- Leading researchers and scientists reveal the secrets of the medical miracle that has added ten years to the life expectancy of every person on earth! [ read more ]
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- The science behind the sublime. Here are all the technical glories of the ultimate treat wrapped up in a sweet package. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Chocolate is everybody's favorite d [ read more ]
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- It’s Chrome, in all its shining glory, starting with a 30-foot-long chrome hot rod. At 4 State Trucks in Missouri, the Chrome Shop Mafia adds some truckers' "bling" to a big rig as viewers tour its 35,000 square-foot treasure trove of chrome. At Arlington Plating Company in Illinois,… [ read more ]
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- Follow the flow from the reservoirs to the faucet, and meet the engineers who keep this vital system working. Follow the flow in cities like New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Get the inside scoop on how 99% of Americans get their water. See what the next generation of water tech may bring.[ read more ]
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- Go beyond the "dirt to shirt" tale of textiles to see the myriad places cotton turns up in this illuminating hour. The complete story of cotton, from ancient India to today's technologies. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investi [ read more ]
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- They block the force of a river, produce enough electricity to power cities, move water over hundreds of miles and irrigate fertile valleys. [ read more ]
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- Trot the globe in an intoxicating survey of the almost magical transformation of common ingredients into sublime spirits. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. Learn the secrets behind four of the world’s most famous tipples. Includes expert commentary and histor [ read more ]
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- They dig, scoop, suck, and spew an ocean of silt and sediment. Dredgers are the mechanical beasts that fuel the world's economic engine by clearing and deepening ports for mega-container ships. [ read more ]
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- Welcome to THE HISTORY CHANNEL® drive-thru, may we take your order? Coming right up: one fact-filled DVD on the culinary and technological innovations of quick-service restaurants! For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and… [ read more ]
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- The golden age of railroading may be behind us, but the freight train remains the backbone the American economy. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Watch operations at the Union Pacific's mas [ read more ]
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- Though invisible, natural gas plays an important role in many aspects of our lives. Beyond cooking and heating, learn how vital numerous gases are to our daily lives. From Europe to America, see how countries are making use of this pivotal resource. Why is the US government storing 36… [ read more ]
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- Go beyond the pump for an all-encompassing look at the world's most important fossil fuel. [ read more ]
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- Discover the often bizarre extremes to which food-handling technology has gone to deal with the incredible variety of the plants we eat. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. From corn to mushro [ read more ]
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- Trace the development of the massive machines that have transformed a season's labor into the work of mere hours. A fascinating look at the mega-machines that have remade American agriculture. Head onto the factory floor to see how they are made See why some jobs remain beyond the capabilities [ read more ]
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- See how these important elements are vital to American industry and security. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Visit the National Defense stockpile. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. [ read more ]
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- Ride the most exciting helicopters found in the sky. In Alabama we fly with the Apache Longbow, the deadliest helicopter in world, and learn how to fly the Blackhawk, one of the most sophisticated and versatile helicopters in world. Then we'll climb aboard a Coast Guard helicopter as a… [ read more ]
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- Ride in the quickest cars on the planet and watch the world's most powerful diesel engine at work. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Get an up close look at some of the world's most sophisticated engines. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand st [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Ice Cream DVD
- It's time for a treat! Find out what goes into — and the amazing history behind — each delicious scoop of everyone's favorite hot-weather indulgence. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering… [ read more ]
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- From high-speed to super-strong, these locos are anything but kids' stuff! Punch your ticket and ride the rails to explore the endlessly fascinating world of train engines. Fast or slow, whether hauling freight, passengers or even ships, locomotives are always cool! For over a decade,… [ read more ]
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