The BEST episodes of Modern Marvels season 1

Every episode of Modern Marvels season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Modern Marvels season 1!

Celebrating ingenuity, invention and imagination brought to life on a grand scale, MODERN MARVELS tells the fascinating stories of the doers, dreamers and sometime-schemers who created everyday items, technological breakthroughs and man-made wonders.

Last Updated: 12/10/2024Network: HistoryStatus: Ended

7.75

64 votes

#1 - Fireworks

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/11/1992

Since the invention of gunpowder, fireworks have thrilled audiences around the world. We'll review highlights of fireworks exhibitions throughout history, and go behind the scenes to explore how science and art mingle in this unique, ancient craft.

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7.56

27 votes

#2 - Empire State Building

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/21/1994

Discover the remarkable story of how this landmark New York City skyscraper was constructed during the depths of the Great Depression.

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7.50

32 votes

#3 - Grand Coulee Dam

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/10/1993

The world's largest concrete dam--and the second largest concrete structure in the world lies on the Columbia River in the State of Washington. It is one of the largest hydroelectric power plants in the wrold.

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7.33

49 votes

#4 - Transatlantic Cable

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/17/1993

An examination of how one man's vision and the cooperation between the US and England resulted in an instant, reliable transcontinental mode of communication in the mid-1800s.

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4.00

2 votes

#5 - The Panama Canal

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/4/1994

Part of Teddy Roosevelt’s dream of making America a global power was realized through the construction of the Panama Canal.

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4.00

2 votes

#6 - Cruise Ships

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/11/1994

The Industrial Revolution gave birth to great steam ships like the Titanic and the Queen Mary. Mammoth monuments in steel have been adapted to serve a modern world, and remain among the most incredible feats of engineering ever conceived.

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