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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).

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Lloyd Sherr
Narrator
Harlan Saperstein
Narrator
Adam Richman
Self - Host

Season 21 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Adventure Machines

Sun, Jul 25, 2021

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.

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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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