Modern Marvels Season 6 Episode 1
Demolition
While a civilization’s greatness is reflected in the achievements of architects and engineers, equally impressive are spectacular acts of destruction throughout history. The cycle of construction and destruction reflects the shifting values of any given era. We’ll trace the evolution of planned destruction from ancient to modern-day.
- 6 - 48Lost MarvelsDec. 14, 1999
- 6 - 47Casino TechnologyDec. 13, 1999
- 6 - 46Niagara PowerDec. 08, 1999
- 6 - 45More Engineering Disasters.Nov. 29, 1999
- 6 - 44Security SystemsNov. 16, 1999
- 6 - 43MotorcyclesNov. 15, 1999
- 6 - 42Emergency RoomNov. 08, 1999
- 6 - 41FortsOct. 25, 1999
- 6 - 40More Earthmovers.Oct. 18, 1999
- 6 - 39The Tool Bench: Hand ToolsOct. 13, 1999
- 6 - 38The Tool Bench: Power ToolsOct. 12, 1999
- 6 - 37SimulatorsOct. 11, 1999
- 6 - 36FireworksSep. 27, 1999
- 6 - 35NewspapersSep. 13, 1999
- 6 - 34ParachutesSep. 06, 1999
- 6 - 33Crash TestingAug. 31, 1999
- 6 - 32New York BridgesAug. 23, 1999
- 6 - 31Baseball ParksAug. 09, 1999
- 6 - 30Hoover Dam.Aug. 02, 1999
- 6 - 29Dynamite.Jul. 20, 1999
- 6 - 28Offshore Oil DrillingJul. 19, 1999
- 6 - 27Scuba And Deep Sea DivingJul. 12, 1999
- 6 - 26Rescue EquipmentJul. 06, 1999
- 6 - 25U.S. Mints: Money MachinesJun. 21, 1999
- 6 - 24Battlefield MedicineMay. 25, 1999
- 6 - 23Spy TechnologyMay. 01, 1999
- 6 - 22City ParksApr. 26, 1999
- 6 - 21Engineering DisastersMar. 30, 1999
- 6 - 20Physical FitnessMar. 15, 1999
- 6 - 19Airships.Mar. 09, 1999
- 6 - 18ClocksFeb. 22, 1999
- 6 - 17Mail DeliveryFeb. 08, 1999
- 6 - 16StereosJan. 25, 1999
- 6 - 15Weather PredictionJan. 01, 1999
- 6 - 14ProstheticsDec. 28, 1998
- 6 - 13BombsDec. 23, 1998
- 6 - 12Extreme Sports GadgetsDec. 16, 1998
- 6 - 11Medical ImagingDec. 07, 1998
- 6 - 10PlasticsNov. 23, 1998
- 6 - 9The Police CarNov. 09, 1998
- 6 - 8Antibiotics: The Wonder DrugsNov. 03, 1998
- 6 - 7Monumental StatuesOct. 28, 1998
- 6 - 6The Oakland Bay Bridge.Oct. 12, 1998
- 6 - 5Las Vegas Hotels.Oct. 06, 1998
- 6 - 4AquariumsSep. 28, 1998
- 6 - 3History of Tall BuildingsAug. 24, 1998
- 6 - 2The Atlantic WallAug. 03, 1998
- 6 - 1DemolitionJul. 27, 1998