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Guns of the Russian Military
S10E01 · Guns of the Russian Military

Jan 15, 2004

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The F-15
S10E02 · The F-15

Jan 16, 2004

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Pacific Coast Highway
S10E03 · Pacific Coast Highway

Feb 03, 2004

The history of the Pacific Coast Highway, which runs from California to Washington, includes comments by historians and engineers; and examines the technology that maintains the road through floods, earthquakes and landslides.

Gangster Guns
S10E04 · Gangster Guns

Feb 11, 2004

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Racetrack Tech
S10E05 · Racetrack Tech

Feb 17, 2004

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Oil Fire Fighting
S10E06 · Oil Fire Fighting

Jan 13, 2004

Oil-fire fighters, their history and the technology they employ are examined.

Command Central
S10E07 · Command Central

Mar 16, 2004

Located in the heart of the Middle East, 'Centcom' in Doha, Qatar represents everything a modern military command post can be with the most sophisticated information systems available-from video-conferencing to real-time frontline satellite communication.

Frontline Reporting
S10E08 · Frontline Reporting

Mar 18, 2004

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Nature's Engineers
S10E09 · Nature's Engineers

Mar 30, 2004

A look at nature's greatest animal builders and the structures they create including beavers, ants, spiders, and birds.

Bible Tech
S10E10 · Bible Tech

Apr 06, 2004

Bible Tech features the technology used by some Faith's greatest heroes. Featured are the Tower of Babel, Noah's Arc, Herod's Temple, and the methods used by the ancient civilizations in creating buildings, weapons, and other necessities.

The Power Grid
S10E11 · The Power Grid

Apr 13, 2004

A look at the national U.S. power grid and the technology that keeps power running across the country.

Bathroom Tech
S10E12 · Bathroom Tech

Apr 20, 2004

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Engineering Disasters 6
S10E13 · Engineering Disasters 6

Apr 27, 2004

A look at some of history's most notorious engineering failures. Included are the USMC's Harrier Attack jet, the Piper Alpha North Sea oil platform fire, the collapse of the Pleasants Power Station cooling tower in West Virginia, and the derailment of high speed train in Germany. Also include is a look at the various close calls that almost led to nuclear war.

The F-18 Hornet
S10E14 · The F-18 Hornet

Apr 29, 2004

One aircraft in the US arsenal best typifies the will to win. Using the latest and most sophisticated computerized technology, the F-18 Hornet is now one of the foremost fighters of the 21st Century.

Hydraulics
S10E15 · Hydraulics

May 11, 2004

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Plane Crashes
S10E16 · Plane Crashes

May 25, 2004

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D-Day Tech
S10E17 · D-Day Tech

Jun 02, 2004

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A-10 Tankbuster
S10E18 · A-10 Tankbuster

Jun 06, 2004

Nicknamed the 'Warthog', the A-10 Tankbuster is one of the U.S. military's most prolific air support fighters. Focuses on its design, production, and life saving record on the battlefield.

Rubber
S10E19 · Rubber

Jun 08, 2004

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City Water
S10E20 · City Water

Jun 14, 2004

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Greatest Movies Gadgets
S10E21 · Greatest Movies Gadgets

Jun 16, 2004

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Robots
S10E22 · Robots

Jul 05, 2004

The history of robots. From robot arm, to humanoid looking robots, through the advances in technology.

Nuclear Technology
S10E23 · Nuclear Technology

Jul 07, 2004

Nuclear research ranges from well-known applications, such as bombs and reactors, to little-known uses in medicine, food preparation, and radiation detection. It's also spawned ancillary technologies to store nuclear waste and clean up accidents. Despite the risk of use and abuse for destructive purposes, many scientists remain optimistic about what's next for the atom. In an explosive hour, we explore the atom in war and peace, and the latest in nuclear power generation, safety, and security.

Distilleries
S10E24 · Distilleries

Aug 03, 2004

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Apollo 11
S10E25 · Apollo 11

Jul 20, 2004

The historic 1969 flight of Apollo 11 is examined. Included: comments by astronauts, Mission Control personnel, engineers and designers.

World War I Tech
S10E26 · World War I Tech

Jul 29, 2004

The technological advances pioneered during 'The Great War' are profiled.

Oil Tankers
S10E27 · Oil Tankers

Aug 10, 2004

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Engineering Disasters 7
S10E28 · Engineering Disasters 7

Aug 31, 2004

Featured disasters include the Northridge Earthquake of 1994, the Baldwin Hills Dam collapses, the Electra airliner, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge collapse, and the underground mine fire burning in Centralia, PA.

Extreme Aircraft
S10E29 · Extreme Aircraft

Aug 24, 2004

The history behind the most extraordinary planes ever built. They include the experimental X-Series planes, such as the X-1 , X-15, X-31, and the X-43. Also features supersonic stealth planes like the U-2, B-2, F-22, and the SR-71 Blackbird.

George Washington Bridge
S10E30 · George Washington Bridge

Jul 27, 2004

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Building a Skyscraper: The Skeleton
S10E31 · Building a Skyscraper: The Skeleton

Sep 05, 2004

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Building a Skyscraper: The Exterior
S10E32 · Building a Skyscraper: The Exterior

Sep 05, 2004

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Building a Skyscraper: The Arteries
S10E33 · Building a Skyscraper: The Arteries

Sep 06, 2004

Learn how development of electricity and indoor plumbing made skyscrapers possible as the veins and arteries of the California Department of Transportation headquarters in LA are installed.

Building a Skyscraper: The Human Environment
S10E34 · Building a Skyscraper: The Human Environment

Sep 06, 2004

In hour three of a crash course on mega-skyscraper construction, take a closer look at the human element involved in the development of systems like air conditioning and pressurized elevators.

The Sears Tower
S10E35 · The Sears Tower

Oct 12, 2004

At one point, the Sears Tower in Chicago was the tallest building in the world. While it has since been surpassed it is still a technological marvel that pioneered engineering techniques and changed how companies do business.

Police Pursuit
S10E36 · Police Pursuit

Sep 21, 2004

The history of police pursuits and the modern equipment used by the police to apprehend criminals.

St. Lawrence Seaway
S10E37 · St. Lawrence Seaway

Sep 14, 2004

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St. Lawrence Tech
S10E38 · St. Lawrence Tech

Sep 21, 2004

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World's Biggest Machines 2
S10E39 · World's Biggest Machines 2

Sep 28, 2004

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Engineering Disasters 8
S10E40 · Engineering Disasters 8

Oct 04, 2004

Explosions of AP (a component in rocket fuel) at a PepCom AP plant in Henderson, Nevada. A section of the Mianus River bridge, a pin-and-hanger-bridge on Interstate 95 in Connecticut, collapsed dropping 4 vehicles into the river below. Ocean Ranger semi-submersible oil rig capsizes and sinks off the coast of Newfoundland killing all aboard. 1889 Johnstown Flood, killed 2,209 people, wiped the town off the map and was the worst 19th Century disaster in American history. Golfer Payne Stewart's private jet goes down for reasons still unknown.

Harvesting: Part 1
S10E41 · Harvesting: Part 1

Oct 05, 2004

Whatever the crop, there's a custom machine to harvest it. From the debut of the sickle in ancient Egypt to McCormick's famous Reaper to the field of ergonomics, we'll dig into the past and future of the harvest.

Engineering Disasters 9
S10E42 · Engineering Disasters 9

Oct 11, 2004

Deadliest grain elevator explosion in the US caused by dust. A portion of the Schoharie Creek Bridge collapses with trucks & cars plunging into the river, due to erosion of the foundation by the river. The freighter Bright Field looses power heading into its New Orleans' port on the Mississippi River and crashes into the Riverwalk wharf. British R-101 airship disaster in 1930, resulted in 48 deaths and the ending of the British airship program. Sports arena roof failures. 1979 Rosemount Horizon arena's roof collapses during construction due to the construction crew ...

Engineering Disasters 10
S10E43 · Engineering Disasters 10

Oct 18, 2004

Disiasters discussed: Hutchinson, KS gas explosions, Tanker, Puerto Rican, explosion, Tropicana Casino garage collapse, the White Sea Canal project and the Bhopal chemical plant disaster.

Presidential Movers
S10E44 · Presidential Movers

Oct 19, 2004

A look behind the airplanes, trains, cars, and helicopters used by the U.S. Government to safely move the President of the United States.

Gas Tech
S10E45 · Gas Tech

Oct 19, 2004

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Engineering Disasters 11
S10E46 · Engineering Disasters 11

Oct 25, 2004

Disasters profiled are a liquid natural gas explosion in Cleveland, the collapse of the Kansas City Hyatt walkway, flooding of the Yangtze River in 1931, as well as sinkholes caused by sewer collapses in San Francisco and Atlanta. Also features the impacts of asbestos on the modern world.

M1 Abrams Supertank!
S10E47 · M1 Abrams Supertank!

Oct 28, 2004

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Engineering Disasters 12
S10E48 · Engineering Disasters 12

Nov 08, 2004

Featured disasters and mishaps include the malfunctioning baggage carousel at the Denver International Airport, the Texas A&M bonfire, the M-4 Sherman tank, the 1993 Milwaukee Water Treatment disaster, and the collapse of the Skyline Plaza.

Surveillance Tech
S10E49 · Surveillance Tech

Nov 09, 2004

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Engineering Disasters 13
S10E50 · Engineering Disasters 13

Nov 15, 2004

Engineering disasters profiled in this episode include flaws in the Patriot Missle system, the Cocoanut Grove night club fire, a failed building demolition, the collapse of World Trade Center Building 7, and a toxic waste dump in Love Canal, NY.

Submarine Disasters
S10E51 · Submarine Disasters

Nov 16, 2004

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Engineering Disasters 14
S10E52 · Engineering Disasters 14

Nov 22, 2004

Profiled are disasters involving a freeway ramp collapse, a fighter plane crash, a subway tunnel cave in, an explosion on an oil tanker, and a flash flood of molasses.

Washington Monument
S10E53 · Washington Monument

Nov 30, 2004

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Engineering Disasters 15
S10E54 · Engineering Disasters 15

Nov 29, 2004

Engineering disasters profiled include a flood in Chicago, tunnel fires in the Alpine, a riverboat explosion, a building collapse, and a plane crash.

Snack Food Tech
S10E55 · Snack Food Tech

Dec 14, 2004

The story behind our favorite snack foods. They include potato chips, candy bars, pretzels, lollipops, and cupcakes among others.

Commercial Fishing
S10E56 · Commercial Fishing

Dec 20, 2004

The positives and negatives of commercial fishing on the economy and nature are profiled. New England and Canadian fisheries help bring fish to Europe in Colonial times. A look at current practices in the Atlantic Ocean, a Bering Sea factory trawler and deep sea fish farms. Scientists work with fishermen on methods to curb over fishing and extinction thus ensuring the world's appetite for seafood will continue to be satisfied.

Dangerous Cargo 2
S10E57 · Dangerous Cargo 2

Dec 21, 2004

A look at some at how some more of the worlds most dangerous cargo is handled including nuclear medicine, wild animals, and the trucking of explosives set to be destroyed. Also includes a look a the Merchant Marines and Liberty Ships during World War II.

Engineering Disasters 16
S10E58 · Engineering Disasters 16

Dec 07, 2004

Engineering Disasters: Gasoline explosion in a sewer pipe in Guadalajara, Mexico; Cargo door flies off of a 1974 flight over Paris resulting in over 300 deaths; The bursting of two mining damns in 1985 Italy, sees the town of Stava almost wiped off the face of the Earth; New London, Texas school explosion caused by natural gas, resulting in the death of 319 students & teachers; 1967 grounding of the Torrey Canyon tanker off the coast of England and the worlds' introduction to supertanker oil spills and problems with autopilot technology.

Doomsday Tech
S10E59 · Doomsday Tech

Dec 27, 2004

The first hour of a special two-hour Modern Marvels takes a close look at the technologies that could doom the human race... or save it. Threats include runaway global warming brought on by the burning of fossil fuels; global nuclear war triggered by the deteriorating Russian nuclear command and control ; a global collapse caused by the abrupt end of the oil economy; and even nanotechnology gone awry. Technological solutions include renewable energy breakthroughs including the latest in wind and solar, and the high-tech world of dismantling and monitoring nuclear ...

More Doomsday Tech
S10E60 · More Doomsday Tech

Nov 30, 2004

Examine more threats - both natural and man-made - that may endanger civilization. From the far reaches of space to tiny viruses, doomsday sources are many, but so are technologies used to keep the chaos at bay.

Inviting Disaster: Three Mile Island
S10E61 · Inviting Disaster: Three Mile Island

Oct 20, 2003

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Panzers
S10E62 · Panzers

Oct 21, 2003

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The Luftwaffe
S10E63 · The Luftwaffe

Oct 21, 2003

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Inviting Disaster 2: The Kursk
S10E64 · Inviting Disaster 2: The Kursk

Oct 27, 2003

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FBI's Crime Lab
S10E65 · FBI's Crime Lab

Oct 28, 2003

This episode is an overview of the, then new, FBI crime laboratory in Quantico Virginia. Coverage includes the DNA lab, Chemistry Unit, Hazaderous Response Team, Trace Evidence Unit, Firearms Unit, Explosives and many other aspects of the real CSI.

Inviting Disaster 4: Building Failures
S10E66 · Inviting Disaster 4: Building Failures

Nov 03, 2003

Based on the popular book, this part explores historical building collapses--from ancient pyramids to the Cathedral at Beauvais to Kansas City's Hyatt Regency.

Inviting Disaster 3: Challenger and Columbia
S10E67 · Inviting Disaster 3: Challenger and Columbia

Nov 03, 2003

A look into the destruction of Nasa's space shuttle Challenger in 1986 and Columbia in 2003.

Shipyards
S10E68 · Shipyards

Nov 04, 2003

Examine the history of the shipyard from ancient days through the Industrial Revolution and Pearl Harbor. Will the craftsmanship and practical knowledge of ship-building disappear in the 21st century?

Extreme Trucks
S10E69 · Extreme Trucks

Nov 11, 2003

A look at some of the most extreme trucks and their functions in everyday life.

ET Tech.
S10E70 · ET Tech.

Nov 24, 2003

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Tailgating
S10E71 · Tailgating

Dec 02, 2003

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The Technology of Kitty Hawk
S10E72 · The Technology of Kitty Hawk

Dec 16, 2003

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Egyptian Pyramids
S10E73 · Egyptian Pyramids

Dec 17, 2003

There are over 100 pyramids in Egypt. Built during a span of well over 1,000 years, they stand as cultural and engineering marvels of staggering proportions. They were constructed as tombs for the pharaohs of ancient Egypt.

The Berlin Wall
S10E74 · The Berlin Wall

Dec 18, 2003

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Toys
S10E75 · Toys

Dec 22, 2003

The history of some of our most beloved toys including Matchbox cars, G.I. Joes, Super Soakers, Lionel toy trains, Lincoln Logs, cap guns, and construction toys such as Legos and Erector sets.

Engineering Disasters 5
S10E76 · Engineering Disasters 5

Dec 29, 2003

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About

Modern Marvels Season 11 (2004) is released on Jan 15, 2004 and the latest season 21 of Modern Marvels is released in 2013. Watch Modern Marvels online - the English Documentary TV series from United States. Modern Marvels is directed by Andrew Thomas,Fred Peabody,Jeff Scheftel,Tom Jennings and created by Bruce Nash with Lloyd Sherr and Harlan Saperstein. Modern Marvels is available online on DIRECTV and History.

Fast-paced, fun and informative, Modern Marvels is The History Channel's signature series focusing on historical technology. The series has focused (among other things) on wonders of construction (Erie Canal, the Pentagon, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, the Big Dig), the machinery of war (nuclear submarines, tanks) as well as technology linked to the everyday (power tools, home tech, garbage).

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United States

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English

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Actuality Productions, Al Roker Productions, American Dad

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History

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If it changes your life, chances are it's a Modern Marvel!

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