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Modern Marvels
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).
- 1993-2024
- 21 seasons
- History Channel
- Documentary
- TV-PG
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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Season 21 Episode Guide
Episode 1
Adventure Machines
Sun, Jul 25, 2021 41 mins
Adrenaline runs high when Adam Richman visits the factory where Yamaha makes ATVs, Waverunners and more. Then, we get an inside look at a company built to get people sky-high in paramotors, as well as amusement park Diggerland USA, a place you have to see to believe. Can mech-suits become the sport of the future? Plus, learn all about a personal submarine built for under-sea sightseeing for two.
Featured Video
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Trailers & Videos
Trailers & Videos
Modern Marvels
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Modern Marvels: Golden Gate Bridge
1:16
Modern Marvels: Deep Sea Salvage
0:37
Modern Marvels: Architectural Wonders-Golden Gate Bridge/St. Louis Arch-Disc 2
0:52
Modern Marvels: Technology-Sugar/Candy-Disc 2
0:43
Modern Marvels: Architectural Wonders-The Empire State Building-Disc 2
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Awards
- 2011 - Social Relations of Knowledge Institute Award - Winner
- 1995 - CableACE - Educational or Instructional Special or Series - Nominated
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