Modern Marvels Season 6 Episode 34
Parachutes
The idea of floating to earth from great heights dates back centuries, and from the beginning parachutes combined entertainment with life-saving utility. The parachute has also played a vital role in modern warfare since WWI. We’ll see how parachute technology has made the world safer, and more fun!
- 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