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Modern Marvels

Modern Marvels

1993Returning Series23 Seasons707 Episodes8.0TMDB
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HISTORY’s longest-running series moves to H2. Modern Marvels celebrates the ingenuity, invention and imagination found in the world around us. From commonplace items like ink and coffee to architectural masterpieces and engineering disasters, the hit series goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our lives. This series tells fascinating stories of the doers, the dreamers and sometime-schemers that create everyday items, technological breakthroughs and manmade wonders. The hit series goes deep to explore the leading edge of human inspiration and ambition.

Created by: Bruce Nash
Season 10 · Episode 53

Overseas Highway

Sep 3, 2003·44m

A spectacular roadway nearly 120 miles long, the Overseas Highway links mainland Florida with the Florida Keys, and contains 51 bridges, including the Seven-Mile Bridge. A boat was the only mode of travel from Miami to Key West until oil tycoon Henry Flagler completed his railroad line in 1912. After a 1935 hurricane destroyed 40 miles of track, the scenic highway was built using Flagler’s bridges. A $175-million refurbishment that ended in 1982 resulted in today’s remarkable Overseas Highway.

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When did Modern Marvels Season 10 Episode 53 air?

Modern Marvels Season 10 Episode 53 aired on September 3, 2003.

How long is Modern Marvels Season 10 Episode 53?

This episode runs for approximately 44 minutes.

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