The BEST episodes written by Matthew P. Hickey
#1 - Axes, Swords And Knives
Modern Marvels - Season 8 - Episode 20
Blade implements have been a part of civilized man's arsenal since the Paleolithic Age, when sharp tools were chipped off of flint or obsidian. But with the discovery of metallurgy, people were able to forge stronger, more versatile blade implements.
#2 - The Wheel
Modern Marvels - Season 8 - Episode 14
One of the six simple machines and perhaps the most important invention in the history of mankind, the wheel has been essential in all aspects of life--from farming to fighting, traveling to trading.
#3 - The Maginot Line
Modern Marvels - Season 6 - Episode 23
Go inside the ambitious fortifications that nevertheless failed to protect France from Nazi aggression.
#4 - International Airports
Modern Marvels - Season 3 - Episode 11
The developments and technology of international airports' construction and operation.
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#5 - Lighthouses
Modern Marvels - Season 7 - Episode 15
From the earliest known lighthouses, such as the Pharos of Alexandria, to modern-day automated buoys and solar-powered lantern rooms, this history of lighthouses is rich with personal stories of lighthouse keepers, daring construction efforts, and ingenious optical discoveries.
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#6 - Construction Machines
Modern Marvels - Season 7 - Episode 43
Feel the earth move under your feet and dig into the fascinating story of earthmoving equipment. Ride on specialized behemoth dump trucks, delve below sea level to view dredging equipment, and leave the planet altogether to explore earthmoving space equipment in this 2-hour special presentation.