Modern Marvels

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The History Channel Series

Modern Marvels

Modern Marvels, the greatest engineering achievements of the Modern Era, include:

Domed Stadiums

The dome was one of the first shelters ever built by humans. The domed sports stadium has taken that primitive beginning and taken it - literally - to new heights. The Houston Astrodome may have been touted as "the eighth wonder of the world," but its problems soon rivaled its reputation. From the Superdome to the Kingdome to the Skydome, the fascinating history of state-of-the-art improvements on a classic structure is recounted, with narration by Jack Perkins.
50 min., color, $19.99

Gothic Cathedrals

In 1891, a prominent Washington banker decided DC would be the place for a cathedral to rival even Notre Dame and Chartres. So 300 million pounds of limestone were raised to fulfill his dream, making The National Cathedral. In doing so 12th and 20th Century techniques were applied, and they combined for a compelling accomplishment.
50 min., color, $19.99

Tunnels

These integral elements of daily life in the developed Western world were once just a pipe dream! Finally possible in the 20th Century, these monstrosities still took their toll in human life, as projects like the Hudson and Lincoln Tunnels of New York inched their ways towards completion.
50 min., color, $19.99

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