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off- How the Earth Was Made Great Lakes DVD
- The Great Lakes of North America are the largest expanse of fresh water on the planet. Searching for clues of their formation, our geologists delve deep into an underground salt mine, investigate a fossilized coral reef, climb an Alpine glacier, and dive to the bottom of Lake Superior. They… [ read more ]
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off- China's Great Dam DVD
- Will it be the concrete key to a new China, or a disaster of epic proportions? [ 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- Extreme Trucks DVD
- From the drag strip to the War on Terror, Modern Marvels examines trucks that go to the limits. [ read more ]
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off- Secrets of Delphi DVD
- Journey back to a world of magic and wonder, where the ancient world's most famous oracle prophesied the futures of kings and countries. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Breaking Point DVD
- We're ready to examine points of failure in ultra slow motion. We'll crash cars and trucks at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to find their breaking points, and to find the breaking points of the crash dummies inside. At Underwriter's Laboratories we'll fire rounds at bullet… [ 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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off- Battles B.C.: Alexander: Lord of War DVD
- In 327 BC, Greece goes head-to-head with India in Alexander the Great's final campaign. As Alexander leads his armies into India, he faces one of the most difficult tactical challenges any ground commander can confront--a forced river-crossing, a raging thunder storm and a vicious enemy.… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Canning DVD
- It's the unsung essential of modern life. Canning is the method of a preserving and packaging food, without which civilization would never have ventured beyond the local food supply. [ read more ]
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off- Engineering An Empire: The Aztecs DVD
- From the pre-Columbian jungles of Central America arose a great civilization. Destroyed by the conquistadores, their ruins and artifacts give testament to their lost glory Emmy®-winning series hosted by actor and art historian Peter Weller. Discover the history and culture of… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Lube Job DVD
- From tallow to hyper-sophisticated synthetics, see how the world is literally kept spinning. From the corner garage to the space shuttle, discover the secrets of spin. 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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off- Modern Marvels Ice Road Truck DVD
- During the harsh winter of Canada's Northwest Territory, remote villages and work camps are cut off from the world. To keep them supplied, a tenacious group of long-haul truckers drive their rigs over hundreds of miles on ice roads cut across the surface of frozen lakes. Sometimes the ice… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels The Butcher DVD
- See how the old-time neighborhood butcher has been replaced by a sophisticated, multi-billion dollar operation. Meet the meat as MODERN MARVELS explores the vast industry supporting that brings the main course to America's table. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand… [ read more ]
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off- Surveillance Tech DVD
- Eavesdrop on conversations up to a mile away and try out advanced systems that see through walls. [ read more ]
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- Harvest: Two Steps Back DVD
- All three Harvest crews scramble to survive the first week of the season. In the midst of the deadliest tornado and drought year on record, two storm systems bear down on the heartland--pummeling the Roland and Sammons crews before colliding right on top of the Martin crew and dropping a… [ read more ]
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off- International Airports DVD
- Go inside the most advanced control tower on earth in this enthralling, behind-the-scenes look at the hidden world that makes air travel possible. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels The Horse DVD
- Celebrate the animal that helped man change the world—the horse. Take a look behind-the-scenes at the thoroughbred racing industry in Lexington, Kentucky. Visit state-of-the-art veterinary clinics and breeding farms that provide everything from arthroscopic surgery to "bachelor-padded"… [ read more ]
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off- Atlantis DVD
- Excavations on the island of Crete shed new light on an ancient legend Perhaps Atlantis did not sink in the sea, but was covered in ash Ancient writings and modern archeology combine in this riveting look at the timeless tale. Travel the Greek isles in search of a long-vanished civilization.[ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Paint DVD
- Go beneath the surface of this ubiquitous cover to explore its many near-miraculous qualities. MODERN MARVELS pulls on the coveralls and mixes up a fascinating profile of paint. Find out why paint is far more than simple decoration. See how the ancients created pigments and examine the most so [ read more ]
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off- America’s Pyramids DVD
- Are there remnants of fabled structures beneath the dark tributaries of the Mississippi River? Search for evidence of a powerful civilization said to have lived along the Mississippi. Archeology gets a fresh new face in this exciting series. Hosted by adventurer Josh Bernstein, President and CE [ read more ]
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off- World's Biggest Machines 4 DVD
- From a rock-chopping chainsaw to the view of the end of the universe, MODERN MARVELS celebrates oversized accomplishment. Peer back into time through the lens of the world's biggest telescope. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and inv [ read more ]
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off- Sewers DVD
- It the dirty secret of what happens when you flush--and it's a surprisingly sophisticated tale. Meet a man whose job it is to dive in this hidden underworld. Follow the flow through sewage history. Experts debunk urban myths and reveal surprising true tales. [ read more ]
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off- Tool Bench Hand Tools DVD
- Even in the most high-tech applications, these humble, time-honored tools still have their place. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Horsepower DVD
- 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: Weird Machines DVD
- It has been said that necessity is the mother of all invention--but that is not always the case. Some strange machines are built for sheer spectacle, some a glimpse into the future or even the past, while others are just plain...Weird. Take a look at machines that specialize in high… [ read more ]
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off- Ancient Discoveries Death Weapons of the East DVD
- Investigation into the oldest weapon known - the staff. Speed and comparison test between a staff and a shotgun with startling results. Investigation into ermei - see.... The deadly Chinese underwater attack weapon. Investigation into the meteor hammer,the ball on the end of a rope -… [ read more ]
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off- The Mackinac Bridge DVD
- For decades the world's longest suspension bridge, the ''Mighty Mac'' spans the 4-mile strait between Lakes Huron and Michigan. [ read more ]
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off- Traps DVD
- This will capture your attention: an arresting look at the technology behind snaring elusive prey, including humans! There's no escape from this in-depth examination of TRAPS. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of eng [ read more ]
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off- Shovels DVD
- Watch as a massive machine removes 170 tons of rock in a single scoop and head to Mars aboard the latest lander. Go far beyond clearing snow off the driveway as we test drive some of the most sophisticated construction equipment on earth--and beyond. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS… [ read more ]
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off- 10 Things You Don't Know About: Abraham Lincoln DVD
- Abraham Lincoln was the steady hand of leadership during the Civil War, only to be gunned down in his prime at Ford's Theater. Outspoken historian David Eisenbach delves into Lincoln's private life and reveals that the Great Emancipator was a racist, had trouble with women and actually… [ read more ]
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- 10 Things You Don't Know About: Adolf Hitler DVD
- Adolph Hitler was history's most notorious anti-Semite, so hell-bent on world domination that his Nazi war machine inflicted death and destruction on millions of innocent victims. Historian David Eisenbach reveals that Hitler had been homeless, that he feared sex with women and was a child… [ read more ]
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off- 10 Things You Don't Know About: Benjamin Franklin DVD
- Benjamin Franklin was a multi-talented American founding father--but he also owned slaves, frequented sex clubs and was a suspected serial killer. In this episode of our new series, maverick historian David Eisenbach uncovers little-known details of Franklin's past, shedding new light on… [ read more ]
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- 10 Things You Don't Know About: Caligula DVD
- Caligula was a notoriously sadistic Roman Emperor with a wanton disregard for life. Roman citizens, even those with money and power of their own, lived in fear of Caligula's cruelty. In this episode, historian David Eisenbach reveals that Caligula also walked on water, played craps to make… [ read more ]
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- 10 Things You Don't Know About: George Patton DVD
- George S. Patton was WWII's greatest combat general. His armored troops rolled to stunning and important victories in North Africa and Europe. But Patton suffered from dyslexia, he never wore those pearl-handled pistols, and he was even an international contraband smuggler. Maverick… [ read more ]
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- 10 Things You Don't Know About: J. Edgar Hoover DVD
- J. Edgar Hoover ran the FBI for almost 40 years and was America's most respected, and feared, lawman. Author and historian David Eisenbach digs into Hoover's buried secrets to reveal that Hoover was also a neighborhood peeping tom, a sexual blackmailer, and created the world's first Gay Spy Ring. [ read more ]
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- 10 Things You Don't Know About: John F. Kennedy DVD
- JFK brought Camelot to Washington and forever cemented the Kennedy name in the political sphere. But he was also a courier in Nazi Germany, a body builder and was seriously addicted to danger. Maverick historian David Eisenbach will uncovers these and more little-known details about the life… [ read more ]
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- 10 Things You Don't Know About: Pablo Escobar DVD
- Pablo Escobar was Colombia's king of cocaine, a man his own government was afraid to touch. But he also violated the dead, set fire to millions in cash to keep warm and actually helped the US hunt down Osama Bin Laden. Outspoken historian David Eisenbach probes the world of narcotrafficking… [ read more ]
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- 10 Things You Don't Know About: The Mormons DVD
- Mormons built a politically powerful religion based on family, faith and clean living. But they also built Las Vegas, they owned brothels, and they copied some of their rituals from the Freemasons. These are just some of the secrets author and Historian David Eisenbach uncovers. [ read more ]
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- 10 Things You Don't Know About: The OK Corral DVD
- The OK Corral was the site of the world's most famous Wild West gunfight. But the shootout didn't actually happen at the OK Corral, Wyatt Earp was more of a pimp than a lawman, and Doc Holliday didn't die with his boots on. Historian David Eisenbach heads straight to the scene of the crime… [ read more ]
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- 10 Things You Don't Know About: The Roosevelts DVD
- Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt were Washington's first couple with a New Deal. But historian and author David Eisenbach reveals that the Roosevelts' marriage was a political arrangement of epic proportions. FDR had a long-running affair with his wife's secretary, and Eleanor was a closet… [ read more ]
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