Name: Modern Marvels
Released: 1992-11-11T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Adam Richman

TV Show · Documentary

Modern Marvels tells the stories of those who believed in dreams and defied the commonplace with their extraordinary creations. This original series covers some of the world's most wondrous architectural and engineering structures, scientific inventions, and social wonders.

1992 · 43m

Starring Adam Richman

EPISODE 15

Helicopters

From the early "egg beaters" of World War II to the "flying tanks" of Operation Desert Storm, meet the first pilot to fly a combat rescue mission in WWII and a U.S.A.F. female aviator; and view classified footage of the Apache in Iraq.

43m
EPISODE 16

Super Ships

The largest, strongest and most unique ships; an oceanography research vessel that can flip a full 90 degrees; one of the world's largest cruise ships; the U.S. Navy's newest and most advanced transport ship; green tugboat; fastest car ferry.

43m
EPISODE 25

Supersized Food

The biggest stacked burger in the world at almost 250 pounds; a plus-sized Sicilian pizza that feeds almost 75 people; a 72-ounce steak that no real cowboy can resist; the seven-pound hot dog that's too big for a bun; a giant cupcake.

42m
EPISODE 29

Built to Last

Amazing, ingenious and ultrasturdy shelters, machines, containers, and materials help to ensure the continuation of society.

43m
EPISODE 32

Driver's Seat

Get behind the wheel and take control of the some of the largest, fastest, most powerful machines on the planet; these aren't the average vehicles and handling one of these rides is unlike anything else.

42m
EPISODE 12

Battle Ready

From elaborate elite training facilities to GPS-guided air drops, to revolutionary high-tech tents and fire-retardant uniforms, episode explores the science and technology of building, operating and protecting a base in a warzone.

41m