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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off- Tennessee Valley Authority DVD
- From the challenges of controlling the flood-prone Tennessee River to the construction of nearly 50 power-generating dams, take a comprehensive look at one of the most breathtaking public works projects ever attempted! [ read more ]
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off- Terror Tech Civilian DVD
- Examine the state-of-the-art technologies designed to protect civilians from terrorist attacks. [ read more ]
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- Examine the steps that corporations are taking to protect themselves from terrorist attacks. [ read more ]
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- You can't get a closer look at the technology of the war on terror without a security clearance. [ read more ]
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off- The Alaskan Oil Pipeline DVD
- In 1973, a desperate America, starved by an OPEC embargo, began construction on an 800-mile lifeline for its insatiable oil hunger. Speak to survivors of the brutality which claimed nearly a million lives. Government officials and international politicians reflect on the genocide and its… [ read more ]
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off- The ArchiTechs Skyscraper Firefighting and Escape DVD
- Five geniuses, and a challenge: innovate fire rescue and evacuation equipment and vehicles for use in skyscraper disasters--and do it in 48 hours! A high-tech think tank of engineers, designers, writers and visionaries, strive to tackle the limitations of today's technology--and by using… [ read more ]
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off- The Basement DVD
- From the homes of the ancient Romans to the retreats of suburban dads, explore the domestic underworld. You'll never look at your basement the same way again. See why the modern basement is often the most important part of the house. Explore basements through the ages, from Pompeii to the Rena [ read more ]
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off- The Berlin Wall DVD
- It surrounded the free city of West Berlin, but it symbolized a prison for those on the outside. The definitive tale of one of the most hated symbols of oppression in history. Hear tales of those who braved the deadly No Man's Land between East and West. Hear tales of those who braved the dead [ read more ]
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off- The Drill DVD
- To see how modern power drills are made, we'll visit the Milwaukee Tools factory, where they can produce a Magnum Power drill every two minutes! [ read more ]
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off- The Exterminator
- In a raging war for control of Earth, occupying forces buzz and skitter, with some out to draw blood! Termites, mosquitoes, rats, mice, ants, and cockroaches have spread damage, disease, and death for millions of years. As we trace pest control from ancient humble beginnings to Medieval… [ read more ]
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off- The Handsaw DVD
- We'll look at the latest cutting technologies that will expand your notion of what a saw is. [ 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- The Power Grid DVD
- Probe the cascading forces that led to the largest blackout in history, and see how the government and utilities are working to prevent a recurrence. Features interviews with industry executives and government officials. A fascinating look at the largest machine mankind has ever created. See h [ read more ]
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off- The Telephone DVD
- Essential to modern life, used daily by almost everyone in the developed world, this technological wonder has an amazing history and an even more incredible future. The founder of Ericcson, the mobile phone giant, invented the modern, one-piece telephone handset in 1885. A competing… [ read more ]
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off- The Tool Bench: Power Tools DVD
- From the drawing board to construction sites, this is an in-depth look at the tools that are building the future. [ read more ]
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off- The Wabash Cannon Ball DVD
- One of the great names in the history of railroading, the "Cannonball" came from the perpetually troubled line's reputation for running the fastest trains in America. [ read more ]
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off- The Worlds Biggest Machines DVD
- Get an up-close look at NASA's crawler-transporters, the world's largest cruise ship and a fusion factory. [ read more ]
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off- The Wrecking Ball DVD
- This feature-length look at destruction follows the first family of American demolition as they take down Indianapolis' Market Square Arena. [ read more ]
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off- The Wrench DVD
- We'll look at wrench innovations that are turning the tool into a more effective toolbox staple. [ 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- Torture Devices DVD
- This 3,000-year survey shows the extraordinary efforts mankind has gone to in order to inflict pain on others. [ read more ]
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off- Tower Bridge DVD
- The world's largest bascule bridge appears to be something it is not. [ read more ]
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off- Towers The Space Needle to the Stratosphere DVD
- Join Modern Marvels for an unforgettable look at the structures that push human engineering to the absolute limit! [ read more ]
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off- Traffic DVD
- Go into air traffic control centers and the planning offices of transportation managers nationwide for a revealing look at a growing crisis. [ 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- Tunnel DVD
- We'll watch the action of the five superstar tools of tunnel construction--the rock drill, explosives, the tunnel boring machine, the gas detector, and the shotcrete gun. [ read more ]
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- Journey beneath the earth to see why the construction of tunnels remains among the most difficult and dangerous engineering projects man can undertake. [ read more ]
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- From the birth of the New York subway system to the demise of Los Angeles's beloved trolleys, trace the history of America's URBAN TRAINS. [ read more ]
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- Needless to say, this episode doesn't suck! From dust bunnies to natural disasters, see how this useful technology makes a clean sweep of things. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. Nature abhors them and people love them: vacuums. The ultimate celebration and [ read more ]
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off- Who Built Egypt's Pyramids? DVD
- Examine the many theories surrounding the origins of the last remaining wonder of the ancient world. [ 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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- Get the inside view of IMAX technology and examine the equipment NASA uses to test spacecraft. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Take in the view from atop the 443-foot high London Eye. [ read more ]
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off- Captured Light The Invention of Still Photography DVD
- From the Arabian camera obscura of a thousand years ago to the Daguerrotype and George Eastman's innovations, this is the remarkable story of the birth of photography. [ 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- The Statue Of Liberty DVD
- Authoritative and richly detailed, THE STATUE OF LIBERTY explores the remarkable steps leading to its creation, from the initial struggles to find adequate funding to its celebratory centennial restoration. Rare footage and archival photos document the radical methods the French devised for… [ read more ]
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