Modern Marvels
TV14
Documentary
History
Science
Technology
Celebrates the history, technology, and impact of the engineering achievements and innovations that have shaped the modern world.
Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Friday, August 15
Machine Tools
Season 6 • Episode 34
Power-driven machines used to make metal parts help build the modern world.
Friday, August 15
Construction Machines
Season 7 • Episode 43
Earthmoving equipment; dredging equipment; space equipment.
Friday, August 15
Waterproof
Season 16 • Episode 14
Technology to keep water away.
Friday, August 15
Built to Last
Season 15 • Episode 29
Amazing, ingenious and ultrasturdy materials help to ensure the continuation of society.
Friday, August 15
Insulation
Season 12 • Episode 18
The past, present and future of insulation technology.
Friday, August 15
Inside Your Walls
Season 16 • Episode 5
A computer-managed home showcases the high tech gadgetry destined to inhabit every future wall.
Friday, August 15
Loading Docks
Season 9 • Episode 25
Loading docks serve as connecting point between factory and store.
Friday, August 15
Machine Tools
Season 6 • Episode 34
Power-driven machines used to make metal parts help build the modern world.
Friday, August 15
Construction Machines
Season 7 • Episode 43
Earthmoving equipment; dredging equipment; space equipment.
Friday, August 15
Waterproof
Season 16 • Episode 14
Technology to keep water away.
Friday, August 15
Built to Last
Season 15 • Episode 29
Amazing, ingenious and ultrasturdy materials help to ensure the continuation of society.
Friday, August 15
Insulation
Season 12 • Episode 18
The past, present and future of insulation technology.
Friday, August 15
Inside Your Walls
Season 16 • Episode 5
A computer-managed home showcases the high tech gadgetry destined to inhabit every future wall.
Friday, August 15
Loading Docks
Season 9 • Episode 25
Loading docks serve as connecting point between factory and store.
Saturday, August 16
Machine Tools
Season 6 • Episode 34
Power-driven machines used to make metal parts help build the modern world.
Saturday, August 16
Construction Machines
Season 7 • Episode 43
Earthmoving equipment; dredging equipment; space equipment.
Saturday, August 16
Waterproof
Season 16 • Episode 14
Technology to keep water away.
Saturday, August 16
Built to Last
Season 15 • Episode 29
Amazing, ingenious and ultrasturdy materials help to ensure the continuation of society.
Saturday, August 16
Insulation
Season 12 • Episode 18
The past, present and future of insulation technology.
Saturday, August 16
Inside Your Walls
Season 16 • Episode 5
A computer-managed home showcases the high tech gadgetry destined to inhabit every future wall.
Saturday, August 16
Axes, Swords and Knives
Season 8 • Episode 20
The discovery of metallurgy allows people to forge stronger, more versatile blade implements.
Saturday, August 16
Bullets
Season 9 • Episode 29
In 1841 a conical bullet changes ammunition forever.
Sunday, August 17
Bullets
Season 9 • Episode 29
In 1841 a conical bullet changes ammunition forever.
Sunday, August 17
Axes, Swords and Knives
Season 8 • Episode 20
The discovery of metallurgy allows people to forge stronger, more versatile blade implements.
Sunday, August 17
Axes, Swords and Knives
Season 8 • Episode 20
The discovery of metallurgy allows people to forge stronger, more versatile blade implements.
Sunday, August 17
Bullets
Season 9 • Episode 29
In 1841 a conical bullet changes ammunition forever.
Sunday, August 17
Axes, Swords and Knives
Season 8 • Episode 20
The discovery of metallurgy allows people to forge stronger, more versatile blade implements.
Sunday, August 17
Booby Traps
Season 9 • Episode 3
Booby traps continue to worry law enforcement.
Monday, August 18
Booby Traps
Season 9 • Episode 3
Booby traps continue to worry law enforcement.
Monday, August 18
Booby Traps
Season 9 • Episode 3
Booby traps continue to worry law enforcement.
Monday, August 18
Booby Traps
Season 9 • Episode 3
Booby traps continue to worry law enforcement.
Tuesday, August 19
The Maginot Line
Season 6 • Episode 30
France builds a defensive string of forts between itself and Germany.
Wednesday, August 20
The Maginot Line
Season 6 • Episode 30
France builds a defensive string of forts between itself and Germany.
Wednesday, August 20
The Maginot Line
Season 6 • Episode 30
France builds a defensive string of forts between itself and Germany.
Friday, August 22
Dangerous Cargo
Season 9 • Episode 18
Hazardous-material shipment; classified government materials.
Friday, August 22
Extreme Gadgets
Season 9 • Episode 52
Technology of sports captures the public's imagination and revolutionizes the sporting industry.
Friday, August 22
World's Biggest Machines 5
Season 12 • Episode 29
Wind tunnel; flight simulators; mining machine; IMAX technology.
Friday, August 22
Firefighting!: The Arson Detectives
Season 4 • Episode 15
Determining the cause of suspicious blazes.
Friday, August 22
Firefighting!: Extreme Conditions
Season 4 • Episode 19
Smoke-jumpers combat forest fires; London Blitz; airports; fires in space.
Friday, August 22
Most Shocking
Season 13 • Episode 42
The electric shock comes in many forms, including lightning, stun guns, eels and the electric chair.
Friday, August 22
World's Strongest III
Season 14 • Episode 5
The world's most-powerful elevators, a monster mine machine and the world's strongest mountain bike.
Friday, August 22
World's Sharpest
Season 13 • Episode 36
Tools and weapons that cut; razors; swords; lasers; plasma.
Friday, August 22
Dangerous Cargo
Season 9 • Episode 18
Hazardous-material shipment; classified government materials.
Friday, August 22
Extreme Gadgets
Season 9 • Episode 52
Technology of sports captures the public's imagination and revolutionizes the sporting industry.
Friday, August 22
World's Biggest Machines 5
Season 12 • Episode 29
Wind tunnel; flight simulators; mining machine; IMAX technology.
Friday, August 22
Firefighting!: The Arson Detectives
Season 4 • Episode 15
Determining the cause of suspicious blazes.
Friday, August 22
Firefighting!: Extreme Conditions
Season 4 • Episode 19
Smoke-jumpers combat forest fires; London Blitz; airports; fires in space.
Friday, August 22
Most Shocking
Season 13 • Episode 42
The electric shock comes in many forms, including lightning, stun guns, eels and the electric chair.
Friday, August 22
World's Strongest III
Season 14 • Episode 5
The world's most-powerful elevators, a monster mine machine and the world's strongest mountain bike.
Friday, August 22
World's Sharpest
Season 13 • Episode 36
Tools and weapons that cut; razors; swords; lasers; plasma.
Saturday, August 23
Dangerous Cargo
Season 9 • Episode 18
Hazardous-material shipment; classified government materials.
Saturday, August 23
Extreme Gadgets
Season 9 • Episode 52
Technology of sports captures the public's imagination and revolutionizes the sporting industry.
Saturday, August 23
World's Biggest Machines 5
Season 12 • Episode 29
Wind tunnel; flight simulators; mining machine; IMAX technology.
Saturday, August 23
Firefighting!: The Arson Detectives
Season 4 • Episode 15
Determining the cause of suspicious blazes.
Saturday, August 23
Firefighting!: Extreme Conditions
Season 4 • Episode 19
Smoke-jumpers combat forest fires; London Blitz; airports; fires in space.
Saturday, August 23
Most Shocking
Season 13 • Episode 42
The electric shock comes in many forms, including lightning, stun guns, eels and the electric chair.
Saturday, August 23
World's Strongest III
Season 14 • Episode 5
The world's most-powerful elevators, a monster mine machine and the world's strongest mountain bike.
Saturday, August 23
World's Sharpest
Season 13 • Episode 36
Tools and weapons that cut; razors; swords; lasers; plasma.
Sunday, August 24
More Snackfood Tech
Season 11 • Episode 58
Coca-Cola; Cadbury Schweppes; Krispy Kreme; Oberto jerky; Rudolph Foods pork rinds.
Sunday, August 24
Mega Snack Countdown
Season 17 • Episode 5
Counting down the top ten treats Americans love the most.
Monday, August 25
Bunkers
Season 7 • Episode 56
Bunkers function in a variety of forms to protect leaders.
Tuesday, August 26
Bunkers
Season 7 • Episode 56
Bunkers function in a variety of forms to protect leaders.
Tuesday, August 26
Bunkers
Season 7 • Episode 56
Bunkers function in a variety of forms to protect leaders.
Friday, August 29
Harvesting 2
Season 12 • Episode 53
High-tech harvesting.
Friday, August 29
Logging Tech
Season 9 • Episode 20
The controversial logging industry topples 4 billion trees annually.
Friday, August 29
Salt Mines
Season 5 • Episode 10
Most life depends upon salt.
Friday, August 29
Brewing
Season 11 • Episode 54
The earliest known traces of brewing.
Friday, August 29
Mail Delivery: Erasing the Miles
Season 4 • Episode 22
History of postal service.
Friday, August 29
Deliver It
Season 15 • Episode 14
Delivering everything from pizza to packages; racehorses ride a special jet; bicycle messengers.
Friday, August 29
Packaging
Season 16 • Episode 1
Water bottle designers; bubble wrap makers share secrets; packaging the world's largest crane.
Friday, August 29
Canning
Season 13 • Episode 3
Packing and preserving food.
Friday, August 29
Harvesting 2
Season 12 • Episode 53
High-tech harvesting.
Friday, August 29
Logging Tech
Season 9 • Episode 20
The controversial logging industry topples 4 billion trees annually.
Friday, August 29
Salt Mines
Season 5 • Episode 10
Most life depends upon salt.
Friday, August 29
Brewing
Season 11 • Episode 54
The earliest known traces of brewing.
Watchlist Easy access to only the shows you care about — all in one simple place
Alerts Only important notifications — when a show is returning, when it becomes available to stream, and more.
Special Offers Exclusive products we release related to your favorite shows and streaming services