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Modern Marvels: Season 9

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60 episodes · premiered Jan 2, 2002

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  1. Episode 1: Breweries. Jan 2, 2002 · 44m From Pilgrim brew masters to early commercial ventures to today's monolithic corporations, we'll imbibe American beer's long history, focusing on the commercial brewing industry that…
  2. Episode 2: War Planes of World War II Jan 17, 2002 · 44m Flight was born in America at the turn of the 20th century. But WWII saw more planes built in a single year–300,000–than had been built in the previous 40. Footage of restored aircraft…
  3. Episode 3: The Winchester Jan 28, 2002 · 44m Winchester…the name still evokes images of the Wild West and the taming of the frontier–it was the first reliable repeating rifle and settlers brought it along as they moved west. Prized…
  4. Episode 4: Big Rigs of Combat: Tanks and Jeeps Jan 29, 2002 · 44m The rousing story of the tank, from its primitive appearance in WWI to the high-tech world of modern tank warfare, with emphasis on the tank’s Golden Age during WWII. In the second hour…
  5. Episode 5: Tunnels of Vietnam. Jan 30, 2002 · 44m Here is the heroic story of a intrepid band of infantry soldiers, the "Tunnel Rats", charged with a daring mission–to search for, find, and destroy a secret subterranean network of enemy…
  6. Episode 6: Helicopters Jan 31, 2002 · 44m From the early “egg beaters” of World War II to the “flying tanks” of Operation Desert Storm, we’ll fly aboard one of the most agile and potent weapons on the battlefield–the helicopter…
  7. Episode 7: Private Jets Feb 1, 2002 · 44m From today’s ultra chic, state-of-the-art private jets to Lockheed’s 1957 Jetstar, this 2-hour special investigates the history, the luxury, and technology of America’s corporate jets. We…
  8. Episode 8: James Bond Gadgets. Feb 19, 2002 · 44m His movies are legend, his women beautiful, and his toys the best in the world. Whether James Bond is foiling villains in space-age flying machines or eavesdropping on his enemies with…
  9. Episode 9: Remote Control Feb 26, 2002 · 44m Press a button and you can soar in the sky, command a virtual pet, adjust the thermostat in your house while driving in your car, and, of course, change the channel on your TV. The remote…
  10. Episode 10: Million Dollar Tech Mar 5, 2002 · 44m For millennia, luxury toys have functioned as flashy instruments of affluence, authority, and identity and driven many kingly consumers to covet, create, and purchase these status symbols…
  11. Episode 11: Pleasure Boats Mar 12, 2002 · 44m As we power-up and unfurl the sails on a magical cruise through time, viewers meet the people who’ve devoted their lives to pleasure boating. Traveling throughout the U.S. and Europe, we…
  12. Episode 12: Bulletproof. Mar 19, 2002 · 44m How do you stop a speeding bullet? From body armor to armored cars and trucks, we review the history of the race between the bullet and a successful way to stop it. It's not exactly easy…
  13. Episode 13: Siege Machines. Mar 26, 2002 · 44m A look at siege machines that convert energy into mechanical force to go over, under, or through fortified or fixed defenses too strong for conventional force. These engines range from…
  14. Episode 14: The Junkyard Apr 9, 2002 · 44m It’s the place where one man’s trash is truly another man’s treasure. Enter the strange and mysterious world of the junkyard, where many pieces actually do add up to a whole. Uncover how…
  15. Episode 15: The F-14 Apr 16, 2002 · 44m October 7, 2001: Missiles from lethal U.S. jets rain down onto Afghanistan. One powerful and deadly plane led the majority of the assaults–the F-14 Tomcat, the world’s most complete…
  16. Episode 16: Engines Apr 18, 2002 · 44m Story of the development of engines and motors, with particular emphasis on the ones that have profoundly changed society. Beginning with the steam engine, we see how it was created, how…
  17. Episode 17: The Magnum May 7, 2002 · 44m It’s known as the most powerful handgun in the world, made famous by Clint Eastwood in the Dirty Harry movies. But its origins stretch back more than a century to the Indian Wars of the…
  18. Episode 18: The Wheel May 14, 2002 · 44m Spinning your wheels isn’t just going around in circles. In fact, it’s revolutionary–literally. The history of civilization has turned on the wheel, and we have traveled as far as we have…
  19. Episode 19: Star City May 21, 2002 · 44m Star City, the Gagarin Center for Training Cosmonauts, was established by the former Soviet Union in the 1960s as a school for the future conquerors of space. Today, it’s where Russian…
  20. Episode 20: Ice Breakers Jun 2, 2002 · 44m They are the toughest ships in the water, plowing headlong into one of nature’s hardest obstacles. Modern icebreakers can smash through 10-foot thick ice sheets without stopping, allowing…
  21. Episode 21: Fire and Ice. Jun 4, 2002 · 44m Who could imagine life without our "man-made weather"? On cold winter nights and hot summer days, we are forever grateful to the visionaries who took two basic elements–fire and ice–and…
  22. Episode 22: Muscle Cars Jun 11, 2002 · 44m Pop open the hood, check out the carbs, and hear the engines roar as we journey back to a time when gas was cheap, emission controls non-existent, and all that mattered was acceleration…
  23. Episode 23: Axes, Swords and Knives. Jun 12, 2002 · 44m 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…
  24. Episode 24: The World's Biggest Machines. Jun 18, 2002 · 44m Join us for a look at the biggest, heaviest, tallest, longest, meanest machines on the planet! We'll see what these monsters do and how they operate, and how they're designed and…
  25. Episode 25: Drag Racing Jun 20, 2002 · 44m Legendary drivers lead us on a record-breaking race through a century-long search for sheer acceleration that began before World War One, when hot-rodders modified Model-T Fords to see how…
  26. Episode 26: The Manhattan Project. Jun 25, 2002 · 44m At 5:30 a.m., July 16, 1945, scientists and dignitaries awaited the detonation of the first atomic bomb in a desolate area of the New Mexico desert aptly known as "Jornada del Muerto"…
  27. Episode 27: The Tackle Box Jul 2, 2002 · 44m From ancient Egyptian fishing parties to today's high-tech bass tournaments, we untangle the fascinating technical history of man's quest to seduce creatures of the deep out of their…
  28. Episode 28: Hunting Gear. Jul 8, 2002 · 44m They are lethal tools that ensured our survival, altered our evolution, and maintained our dominion over other animals. Though hunting technology is the backbone of a multi-billion-dollar…
  29. Episode 29: Camouflage Jul 15, 2002 · 44m From ancient hunters’ camouflage to computer-generated digital pattern uniforms, we uncover the past, present, and future of deception through disguise. During an ambush exercise by US…
  30. Episode 30: Models Jul 16, 2002 · 44m Though they duplicate the real world for fun and fantasy, models are not always toys and they’re not always tiny. We explore the magic of these fascinating replicas–from the Rover and…
  31. Episode 31: Hangars Jul 23, 2002 · 44m Come in for a smooth landing as we explore the history of hangars–stark, massive structures that house and protect flight vehicles. We visit the first hangar, built on a German lake…
  32. Episode 32: Beach Technology Jul 24, 2002 · 44m Slap on your sun block and head to the ocean for a sizzling hour that explores the beach in a whole new way! We cover everything from Japan’s Seagaia, the world’s largest indoor beach, to…
  33. Episode 33: The Big Dig Aug 6, 2002 · 44m The Massachusetts Central Artery/Tunnel Project, a.k.a. The Big Dig, is the most amazing municipal construction project in U.S. history. Its objective–to replace Boston’s decaying highway…
  34. Episode 34: Super Guns Aug 8, 2002 · 44m They are the cutting edge in firearm technology. They fight simulated battles on computers, decades before a shot is fired. But will they make the world safer…or more dangerous than ever…
  35. Episode 35: Strategic Air Command. Aug 13, 2002 · 44m With the ironic motto "Peace is our Profession", the Strategic Air Command was in charge of US nuclear forces from 1946 to 1992. SAC was the ultimate Cold War military machine, at its…
  36. Episode 36: Gasoline Aug 14, 2002 · 44m Traces the history and evolution of the world’s most important fossil fuel. Without gasoline, modern life would grind to a halt. Americans use about 360-million gallons of gas every day…
  37. Episode 37: Towing. Aug 15, 2002 · 44m Think you know towing? As simple as engaging a tow man when your car is stalled? From mighty tugboats that guide massive ships safely into port, dizzying roller coasters that send cars…
  38. Episode 38: Jet Engines Aug 21, 2002 · 44m This program will tell the story of jet propulsion, which has radically transformed our world since it was first introduced near the end of World War II. We’ll trace the development of…
  39. Episode 39: Nordhausen Aug 27, 2002 · 44m It was the world’s largest underground factory–seven miles of tunnels built to manufacture Hitler’s secret weapons, primarily the V-2 rocket. But Nordhausen kept more than one secret…
  40. Episode 40: War Trains Aug 30, 2002 · 44m Examines how the great 19th-century peacetime invention developed into a powerful war machine, forever altering how, when, where, and why battles were fought. Also looks at the brave men…
  41. Episode 41: Liberty Ships of World War II Sep 10, 2002 · 44m Between 1941 and 1945, U.S. shipyards built more shipping tonnage than had been previously produced in the history of the world. American industrialists like Henry Kaiser transformed the…
  42. Episode 42: Magnets Sep 17, 2002 · 44m We played with them as children, but the world of magnets isn’t kid’s stuff! The pervasive magnet serves as the underpinning for much of modern technology. They can be found in computers…
  43. Episode 43: The Chrysler Building. Sep 18, 2002 · 44m The 1,046-foot Chrysler Building in New York City, erected between 1928 and 1930, was the world's tallest edifice–until the Empire State Building eclipsed it in 1931! Since then, this Art…
  44. Episode 44: The Autobahn Sep 20, 2002 · 44m Imagine a superhighway designed for speed…thousands of miles of roadway unhindered by limits of any kind. Buckle up for safety as we take you for the ride of your life when we explore the…
  45. Episode 45: Home Tech Sep 27, 2002 · 44m From the outhouse to the smart house, our lives have improved drastically in the last 150 years. Convenience and comfort have always been considerations in home design. Yet, it is often…
  46. Episode 46: Cranes Oct 8, 2002 · 44m One of the most useful machines ever created, the crane is a simple but important combination of the pulley and the lever. Though cranes have been helping us build civilization from at…
  47. Episode 47: The Internet: Behind The Web Oct 9, 2002 · 44m Over 200-million people around the world use the Internet–yet no one owns or controls it. Its phenomenal usage puts it on a par with the printing press as a civilization-shaping invention…
  48. Episode 48: Sherman Tanks Oct 10, 2002 · 44m An exciting series that takes viewers into the heart of action as it focuses on a particular machine from WWII, beginning with the story of its design and manufacture and showing the…
  49. Episode 49: Great Train Disasters Oct 22, 2002 · 44m Throughout railroad history, disasters lay at the heart of progress since expansion and profit proved the main goals of management. In 1875 alone, an average of 22 train accidents happened…
  50. Episode 50: Secret Life Of The Crash Test Dummy Oct 28, 2002 · 44m The crash test dummy, patron saint of vulnerable motorists, has become a modern icon and is a potent symbol of safety in a risk-obsessed age. But what’s the real story behind this…
  51. Episode 51: High Tech Sex Oct 29, 2002 · 44m Join us for a walk on the wild side of the history of sexual enhancement and contraception–from Cleopatra’s box of buzzing bees to 17th-century condoms to Internet sex and 21st-century…
  52. Episode 52: The Spitfire Oct 30, 2002 · 44m Designed in 1935 by R.J. Mitchell, the Supermarine Spitfire was a revolutionary fighter plane, which proved to be more than a match for its German opponents. In 1940, it helped turn the…
  53. Episode 53: Garbage Nov 6, 2002 · 44m Modern Marvels examines the ever-changing nature of trash, the history of our efforts to dispose of unwanted material, and the evolving technology used to rid ourselves of solid waste. It…
  54. Episode 54: More Bond Gadgets Nov 7, 2002 · 44m He’s everyone’s favorite spy, the man with a woman in every port and a gadget in every pocket! No villain is too strong, no situation too tough for His Majesty’s Secret Agent, thanks to…
  55. Episode 55: Limos Nov 13, 2002 · 44m Limousines have been stretched to greater and greater lengths–as has the notion of what can be done inside them! You can have a rolling disco in a stretched SUV, go for a rumble off-road…
  56. Episode 56: Digi-Tech Nov 15, 2002 · 44m DVD, CD, PDA, HDTV, PVR–they are the ultimate in “gotta have it” gadgets and gizmos and “to die for” technology that populate a digital world of acronyms. We trace digital technology back…
  57. Episode 57: Salt Mines Dec 2, 2002 · 44m It’s the only rock we eat – a priceless commodity essential to our very survival. It has over 14,000 uses – from de-icing our roads to softening our water. We dynamite it from vast caverns…
  58. Episode 58: Concept Cars Dec 3, 2002 · 44m They were pure fantasy on wheels, machines designed to make the heart race and the mind ask…what if? Explore the world of 1950s concept cars–automotive art built to attract public…
  59. Episode 59: Runways Dec 4, 2002 · 44m What do you think about when you gaze out the window as your plane takes off? Probably not about the least heralded part of our infrastructure–airport runways. But runways play a vital…
  60. Episode 60: Failed Inventions. Dec 5, 2002 · 44m Join us for a salute to the dreamers and schemers who brought the world an odd assortment of flawed ideas–like flying, swimming, and jet-powered automobiles, flying rocket belts, and…