Modern Marvels
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off- Vacuums DVD
- 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- Assembly Line DVD
- 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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off- Aswan Dam DVD
- Going far beyond its construction, this is a fascinating look at the massive dam that transformed Egypt. [ read more ]
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off- Axe DVD
- We take a look at specialized axes through the years, from the firefighter's pickhead axe to a 17th century Persian parade axe. [ read more ]
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off- Axes, Swords and Knives DVD
- Watch an axe-throwing contest, meet a modern swordsmith and see how the Swiss Army Knife is made. [ read more ]
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off- Battlefield Engineering DVD
- From Ancient Rome to Desert Storm, see how the military's most overlooked soldiers literally lay the groundwork for battle. [ read more ]
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off- Blowtorch DVD
- We'll visit Bernzomatic, where they manufacture the T7000 instant-on torch at a rate of 1 torch every six seconds. [ read more ]
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off- Bridge DVD
- To get a tool's-eye view of just how a mega-bridge like this gets built, we're focusing on these kings of construction: the clamshell dredge, the pile driver, the concrete truck, steel cable, and the submerged arc welder. [ 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- Casino Technology DVD
- Place your bets and join us for an exciting spin through the history of the casino. [ 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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off- Combat Training DVD
- See how 21st century warriors prepare for the battles of tomorrow. [ read more ]
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off- Deep Sea Salvage DVD
- It's a deep subject: one of the riskiest pursuits in the world requires cutting-edge technology, exhaustive preparation and nerves of steel. Take the plunge with this breath-taking DVD! Witness underwater salvage and rescue operations of stunning complexity and danger. For over a… [ read more ]
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off- Engineering Disasters 19 DVD
- We take a "close look" at microscopic structures causing gigantic problems in the electronics industry--tin whiskers, as they are known by researchers, which spontaneously grow from the pure tin coatings on electronic boards and microchips. [ read more ]
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off- Engines DVD
- 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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off- Forensic Science DVD
- From fingerprints and ballistics to profiling and DNA evidence, see how technology has transformed the art of crime-solving. [ read more ]
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off- Gold Mines DVD
- From Alaska to South Africa, venture into the world's most productive gold mines. [ read more ]
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off- Grand Coulee Dam DVD
- Its monumental size created massive problems-obstacles that many engineers said couldn't be overcome. [ read more ]
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off- High Rollers A History Of Gambling DVD
- From Mississippi riverboats to poker to Powerball, this is the history of gambling in America. [ read more ]
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off- High Tech Sex DVD
- Find out about Ancient Egyptian aids, Viagra and the secret history of Lysol. [ read more ]
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off- HMS Victory DVD
- The HMS Victory would play a crucial role in the foremost naval engagement in 19th century maritime history, the battle of Trafalgar. This victory was so decisive that no fleet challenged Britain's Royal Navy for more than one hundred years. Use color re-enactments and the actual… [ read more ]
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off- Hunting Gear DVD
- Get the story behind the Buck Knife, the Kentucky Rifle and other legendary weapons used to bring down big game. [ 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- Inventions Of War DVD
- Out of the death and suffering of combat have come many of the everyday items we take for granted. [ read more ]
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off- Lighthouses DVD
- See how these beacons of safe passage protected ships and mariners for centuries. [ read more ]
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off- Mail Delivery Erasing the Miles DVD
- Six days a week, more than 128 million American homes and businesses get their mail. Here's how. [ read more ]
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off- Missile Submarines DVD
- Go on patrol onboard one of the most sophisticated and deadly ships ever built a nuclear-powered and armed "boomer." [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels American Steel, Built to Last DVD
- 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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off- Modern Marvels Antibiotics The Wonder Drugs DVD
- 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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off- Modern Marvels Apollo 11 DVD
- See and experience the historic flight through the eyes of the astronauts, mission controllers, engineers, and designers who made it happen. NASA insiders and the astronauts themselves reveal what it was like in the capsule and command center. See the historic footage of man's first moon… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Aqueducts Man Made Rivers of Life DVD
- From Ancient Rome to the massive system that quenches Los Angeles's thirst, this is a fascinating look at the history and technology of aqueducts. [ read more ]
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off- Carbon DVD
- 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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off- Modern Marvels Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel DVD
- Get an insider's tour of the 17-mile complex hailed as one of the seven engineering wonders of the modern world. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Codes DVD
- Traces the development of codes from hieroglyphs and other ancient efforts to cyberspace and beyond. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels: Cosmodrome DVD
- In the aftermath of the Cold War, Soviet-designed engines are finding their way into American rockets. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Deep Freeze DVD
- Baby, it's cold inside! Explore the cutting edge of chilling out in this frigid look at the low end of the thermometer. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Brrrrr! Bundle up for this hour- [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Dredging DVD
- 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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off- Modern Marvels Dynamite DVD
- Explore the explosive history of one of mankind's most important inventions--the destructive force that has helped create the modern world. [ read more ]
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off- Engineering Disasters 10 DVD
- A Stalin-era Soviet blunder and the Bhopal disaster highlight this look at engineering gone awry. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Engineering Disasters 11 DVD
- Watch as a San Francisco mansion is swallowed by a sinkhole and explore the human causes of one of China's deadliest "natural" disasters. Scientists detail the impact of the invisible killer that was once a staple of the construction industry. See photos of the aftermath of floods that… [ read more ]
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