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Modern Marvels (1993)

8.1 23 seasons 707 episodes Returning Series

Documentary

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.

Watch S1 E1 Latest: S23 E15

Seasons & episodes

Grand Coulee DamDec 10, 1993 · 44m

The world’s largest concrete dam–and the largest concrete structure in the world–lies on the Columbia River in the State of Washington. B u…

The Empire State BuildingJan 21, 1994 · 44m

The remarkable story of how the landmark New York City skyscraper was constructed during the depths of the Depression. Requiring 10 million…

The Panama CanalMar 4, 1994 · 44m

Chronicles one of the most incredible engineering feats of all time: construction of the 51-mile canal that took 10 years to build and empl…

Cruise ShipsMar 20, 1994 · 44m

A large machine turned water city, cruise ships are exciting and new.

Transatlantic CableMar 27, 1994 · 44m

Looks at how one man’s vision and the cooperation between the U.S. and England resulted in an instant, reliable transcontinental mode of co…

Mt. Rushmore.Mar 13, 1994 · 44m

The incredible tale of how Gutzon Borglum created the world's largest sculpture by carving the faces of four US presidents (George Washingt…