The BEST episodes written by La Monte Westmoreland
#1 - Hangars
Modern Marvels - Season 9 - Episode 25
Come in for a smooth landing as we explore the history of hangars--stark, massive structures that house and protect flight vehicles.
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#2 - Hardware Stores
Modern Marvels - Season 8 - Episode 23
Join us for a nuts-and-bolts look at the history and evolution of those places that hold our world together. From the local blacksmith to Home Depot, it's the story of nails, screws, mollybolts, duct tape, and superglue.
#3 - Cannons
Modern Marvels - Season 8 - Episode 30
Cannons have fired balls of iron and atomic bombs, changed the way wars are fought, and now come equipped with smart weapons.
#4 - Niagara Power
Modern Marvels - Season 6 - Episode 36
An exploration of the rich history of one of the world's greatest technological achievements--the harnessing of power from Niagara Falls. From the "War of the Currents", a battle between geniuses Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla, to the Robert Moses Plant, primed to take the powerhouse into the 21st century, we highlight its story.