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- Ocean Liners Titanic to QEII DVD
- Go aboard the most magnificent ships ever built and see how the development of these floating cities was hastened by tragedy and justified in war. [ read more ]
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- Few real-life dramas feature such colorful characters, fluctuating fortunes, and worldwide high stakes as the story of oil. [ read more ]
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- When a burning gusher shoots flames into the air, only a handful of men know how to snuff out the monster. Join us for a scorching hour as we review the rich history of this ''breed apart.'' Learn about pioneers like Paul "Red" Adair. Trace the evolution of techniques and technology over… [ read more ]
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off- Oil Machines DVD
- Cross two oceans in a super sized ship which transports complete oil rigs to drill sites. Sail across two oceans in an oil-rig transporting ship. Go on land to witness a massive project unfold on Alaska's pipeline. Get up-close with the massive machines which keep the economy's lifeblood flowi [ read more ]
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- Travel the 120-mile route that links the Florida Keys with the mainland and see how the vital link was created. [ read more ]
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- Follow one of the world's great roads from the Canadian border to the mansions of Malibu. Hop behind the wheel for a riveting ride down the historic way. Hear from the workers charged with beating back nature's continuing assaults. Extraordinary footage documents the 25-year construction proce [ read more ]
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off- Plane Crashes DVD
- In-depth examinations of famous crashes highlight the extraordinary advances made in airplane safety. Hear from NTSB investigators and FAA officials. Examine the aftermath of major disasters like the crash of TWA Flight 800. See how data from previous crashes are used to develop the next gener [ read more ]
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- We'll visit Lie-Nielsen Toolworks in Warren, Maine, where some of today's best planes are made. [ read more ]
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- From ancient assassinations to modern laboratories, MODERN MARVELS uncorks a fascinating look at poison. [ read more ]
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- From "go fast" boats to the latest highway cruisers, see how the police keep the bad guys from getting away. [ read more ]
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- From ancient lockups to legendary facilities like Alcatraz and Marion, this is a comprehensive tour through the history of prisons. [ read more ]
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- Visit the Cold Regions Testing Center in Alaska and the Olympic Complex in Colorado Springs. [ read more ]
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- The ins-and-outs, ups-and-downs, and everything else you'd ever want to know about the nearly invisible but ubiquitous technology that moves it all, from jet fuel to human blood. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Manmade pumps move water across states… [ read more ]
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- Get the scoop on how the raw materials of civilization are removed from the earth and transformed into roads, buildings, bridges and more. [ read more ]
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- The romantic history of the original broadcast phenomenon comes to life in this compelling program featuring interviews with radio personalities Larry King and Casey Kasem. [ read more ]
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- The steam engine was the defining invention of the Industrial Revolution, but before it could change history, thousands of miles of track had to be laid. [ read more ]
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- This versatile, highly adaptive and paradoxical — both scourge and lifesaver — creature makes for a fascinating and skin-crawling investigation. Love them, hate them, can't live without them, don’t want to live near them: rats. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought… [ read more ]
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off- Rocks DVD
- Explore the substance that is almost literally the foundation of everything in our world with this fascinating look at the hard stuff. On one side you've got your Hard Place, and over here you've got your... well, you know. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. Th [ read more ]
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- From American-Nazi collaborations to Asian plantations, explore the surprising history of this ubiquitous material. An in-depth look at one of the most important materials on earth. Visit Southeast Asia plantations and American processing plants to see how rubber is made. Examine the important [ read more ]
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- We’ll trace the long history of the ruler, from the strings used to measure the blocks of the pyramids, to today’s handy tape measures found on every carpenter’s toolbelt. [ read more ]
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- From the dawn of civilization to today, MODERN MARVELS shows how man collects the humble mineral that is essential to human life. [ read more ]
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- 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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- 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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- 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- 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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- 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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- 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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- In an ancient land, a wonder of the Industrial Revolution led to controversy, fortune and desperation. [ read more ]
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- Hot enough for you? How about 200 million degrees!? Experience temperature extremes that only MODERN MARVELS can take you to! For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. The mercury is rising [ read more ]
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- Eavesdrop on conversations up to a mile away and try out advanced systems that see through walls. [ read more ]
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- Military experts reveal the secrets of survival and we'll get an up close look at the inventions that help preserve life in extreme conditions. [ read more ]
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- Step into the stronghold of over-the-top fandom, the world of the dedicated tailgater. [ read more ]
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- 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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