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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.

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Seasons & episodes

America's HighwaysSep 2, 1996 · 44m

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 $125 billio…

The TelephoneSep 15, 1996 · 44m

From Alexander Graham Bell’s crude creation, to today’s high-speed wireless networks, we’ll look into the past, present and future of the t…

AqueductsOct 6, 1996 · 44m

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

TelevisionOct 20, 1996 · 44m

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

The ComputerNov 24, 1996 · 44m

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

Captured LightDec 15, 1996 · 44m

A look at the history of photography beginning as early as the eleventh century. Includes the advancements by Niepce and Daguerre in the 19…

Stealth TechnologyFeb 16, 1997 · 44m

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 Defense. Fin…

Pyramids: Majesty And MysteryMar 23, 1997 · 44m

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

Roller CoastersApr 13, 1997 · 44m

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

Observatories: Stonehenge to Space TelescopesJun 8, 1997 · 44m

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

The Great Wall of China.Jun 22, 1997 · 44m

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

Air Force One: A HistoryJan 1, 1997 · 44m

A look at the planes that carried the president of the USA. With improvements in technology the planes could change for the security and sa…