Modern Marvels

4,12

1993

8 / 10

Episodes

EP 1: America's Highways

In 1912, a headlight-maker and an auto magnate built the first cross-country road to spur the demand for new cars; 70 years and $1...

EP 2: The Telephone

From Alexander Graham Bell’s crude creation, to today’s high-speed wireless networks, we’ll look into the past, present and future...

EP 3: Aqueducts

Many rivers quenched the thirst of millions in the American west and around the world. Without these aqueducts, some of the earth’...

EP 4: Television

An exploration of the world’s most popular entertainment, from the boy genius who invented it to the RCA “General” who made it a r...

EP 5: The Computer

A look at the inventions that have revolutionized society as we know it. They began as behemoths which weighed over 2 tons!...

EP 6: Captured Light

A look at the history of photography beginning as early as the eleventh century. Includes the advancements by Niepce and Daguerre ...

EP 7: Stealth Technology

A look at the F117 Stealth Fighter that led the pack for the Allies in Gulf Wars One and Two and virtually decimated Iraqi Air Def...

EP 8: Pyramids: Majesty And Mystery

Standing majestically for centuries, the world’s great pyramids have long inspired and mystified scholars. Leading experts and his...

EP 9: Roller Coasters

Since the turn of the 20th century, designers have competed to build them faster, taller, and steeper. But as technology pushes th...

EP 10: Observatories: Stonehenge to Space Telescopes

From Stonehenge to the Hubble Telescope, man has always been a species of stargazers. Unforgettable film footage and expert accoun...

EP 11: The Great Wall of China.

Winding 6,000 kilometers through undulating mountains, it is said to be visible with the naked eye from the moon. But who called f...

Overview

HISTORY’s longest-running series moves to H2. Modern Marvels celebrates the ingenuity, invention and imagination found in the world around us. From commonplace items like ink and coffee to architectural masterpieces and engineering disasters, the hit series goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our lives. This series tells fascinating stories of the doers, the dreamers and sometime-schemers that create everyday items, technological breakthroughs and manmade wonders. The hit series goes deep to explore the leading edge of human inspiration and ambition.

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