Modern Marvels
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off- Shipyards DVD
- Visit Newport News, Virginia, to see where America's aircraft carriers are assembled. Maritime historians detail how ships have been made through the ages. Extraordinary footage documents the rise of the American shipbuilding industry. Visit the yards where today's most sophisticated vessels a [ 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- Siege Machines DVD
- From catapults to laser cannons, examine the machines called in to do the dirty work of warfare. [ read more ]
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off- SOS Tech DVD
- From Morse code to advanced search and rescue training, examine the technologies that have saved countless lives. [ read more ]
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off- Space Shuttle Columbia
- 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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off- Space Stations DVD
- MODERN MARVELS heads into the heavens with Skylab, Mir and the proposed international space station. [ read more ]
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off- St. Lawrence Seaway DVD
- 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- Suez Canal
- In an ancient land, a wonder of the Industrial Revolution led to controversy, fortune and desperation. [ read more ]
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off- Super Hot DVD
- 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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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- Survival Technology DVD
- 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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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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off- Terror Tech Defending The Highrise DVD
- 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 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 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 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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