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- Sander DVD
- We visit a modern sandpaper factory, where glue and gravity have been replaced by phenolic resin and electrostatic bonding. [ read more ]
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off- Satellites DVD
- From Sputnik to the communications satellites that beam images worldwide, trace the development of the orbiting wonders that have transformed the world. [ read more ]
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- We look at how the screwdriver evolved from a rare and specialized tool used in making armor and muskets to a modern tool with hundreds of variations. [ read more ]
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off- Ship DVD
- We go deep inside the guts of this warship-in-the-making to get up close to the tools that rule the shipbuilding world: the plasma beveling cutter, robotic welder, shafting lathe, laser tracker, and pneumatic drill. [ 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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- From catapults to laser cannons, examine the machines called in to do the dirty work of warfare. [ read more ]
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- From Morse code to advanced search and rescue training, examine the technologies that have saved countless lives. [ read more ]
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- Combination rocket, spacecraft, and airplane, the space shuttle is the most complex vehicle ever built. Long before it ever flew, the shuttle was nearly scuttled due to political pressures, technological challenges, and cost overruns. The program not only overcame these challenges, but… [ read more ]
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- MODERN MARVELS heads into the heavens with Skylab, Mir and the proposed international space station. [ read more ]
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- Ride the 2,400 mile network of locks, lakes, canals, dams and rivers that connects North America's heartland to the Atlantic. The complete story of this vital commercial link. Hear from the engineers and workers who created this MODERN MARVEL. Extensive footage of the modern seaway's construct [ read more ]
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off- Sticky Stuff DVD
- When we say this episode is incredibly tacky, we mean it in a good way. This gripping examination of the latest in adhesion will keep you glued to your television. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of… [ read more ]
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off- Stokin The Fire What Makes Trains Go DVD
- Pullman porters and the Crescent Limited, the Tom Thumb and the Big Boy, building a nation and growing with it this is the thrilling story of railroads in America. [ 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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off- Tailgating DVD
- Step into the stronghold of over-the-top fandom, the world of the dedicated tailgater. [ read more ]
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off- Tea DVD
- A spot of knowledge, anyone? The latest absorbing, comprehensive documentary from this celebrated series is brimming with information on the leaf that shook the world. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of… [ read more ]
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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 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 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 Railroads that Tamed the West DVD
- Gold. Silver. Land. Opportunity. But first, you had to get there! In 1869, one of the greatest building achievements in history the Transcontinental Railroad was completed. But for the stalwart settlers willing to risk it all, the American West was far from conquered. Travel on the thin… [ 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 Works Garbage DVD
- This all-new show from HISTORY® introduces us to what's amazing about the world around us that we take for granted. This premiere episode gets down and dirty with waste disposal. [ 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- 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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- 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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