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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 68

Inviting Disaster 4, Building Failures

Nov 4, 2003·44m

Based on the popular book, this episode explores historical building collapses–from ancient pyramids to the Cathedral at Beauvais to Kansas City’s Hyatt Regency–and demonstrates that clear warning signs often existed, but were ignored. We also examine the collapse of the Twin Towers in New York. Author Jim Chiles believes that designers and engineers must better prepare for all potential disasters–by understanding existing risks, they can prepare for the unknown, like terrorism.

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When did Modern Marvels Season 10 Episode 68 air?

Modern Marvels Season 10 Episode 68 aired on November 4, 2003.

How long is Modern Marvels Season 10 Episode 68?

This episode runs for approximately 44 minutes.

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