Modern Marvels - Batteries
The machines that helped build our world have been powered by hydraulics, a compact system of valves, hoses, and pumps that transmits forces from point to point through fluid. This basic concept of powerful force transmission through fluid provides the drive for most machines today. From the ancient Roman mastery of the aqueduct to Universal Studios, a veritable hydraulic theme park, we see how hydraulics power industry, keep planes flying, and make that 3-point-turn a U-turn
Modern Marvels History Channel - Bread Documentary USA Season 15 Narrator: Bread, the staff of life. Whether baked, fried or boiled it's the basic source of nourishment for half the world. Grill it, roast it, slice it, toast it, it's a wonder that two ingredients, flour and water, can be transformed into so many shapes and tastes. White bread may still be king in the U.S., but other breads are closing in. Now, the untold story of Bread, on Modern Marvels
History Channel Documentary Modern Marvels takes a trip back in time, all the way back to the 1980s, to examine some of the most popular gadgets and fads. This includes Sony's Walkman, Rubik's Cube, DeLorean DMC-12, and of course the microchip which changed electronics forever : It was a totally radical decade that realized the transition from the industrial age to the information age. An era of awesome acronyms, CD, MTV, VCR, IMB, PC. A technological paradise dedicated to entertainment and ergonomics, courtesy of Silicon Valley. Hold on tight because we’re going back to that future. Now, 80’s Tech, on Modern Marvels
History Channel - Modern Marvels - Deadliest Weapons
Documentary from History Channel about the Alaskan Pipeline a megaproject built at the heights of the 70's oil crisis through unforgiving terrain and terrible weather conditions in the Arctic circle.
Modern Marvels Bunkers
Scholars discuss the many mysteries that still surround the building of the ancient pyramids of Egypt. This program describes many of the painstaking steps that the ancient Egyptians might have taken to help them build these architectural wonders. Try to answer the questions surrounding the fact that similar pyramids have been discovered thousands of miles away in both Central America and Asia. Explore with the narrator the many different reasons why these ancient people felt that pyramids might in some way enhance a person's life after physical death. Viewers will find it highly educational to view these pyramids that continue to draw tourists from all over the world.
Modern Marvels - B-2 Bomber
Modern Marvels - Empire State Building The Empire State building rose to become the world's tallest man-made structure at a time when dreams were in short supply. Planned during the 1920s, construction was almost grounded by the Depression until the "Cathedral of Dreams" came to symbolize the indomitable American spirit. "Two stories a day" became the mission. Up went the rivets, the steel and the fearless men. In just two years the miracle of engineering was finished, justifying a nation's belief in itself. Here is the colorful story of this beloved building, including the innovations it inspired, and its enduring popularity today. From the first plans to the final rivet, explore the incredible story of the EMPIRE STATE BUILDING
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