Modern Marvels - Season 13 - Eps 23: Pirate Tech

2006-07-1244 min⭐ 7.9/10

Bold, cunning, and audacious, pirates are a breed of fighting men and women who have terrorized the high seas since before recorded history. At the height of their power in the 1700s they literally influenced the fate of nations when they became embroiled in the rivalry between England and Spain. This special will visit maritime museums and shipwreck sites, utilize walk-and-talk demonstrations of fire arms, swords, and navigation instruments to help spotlight the innovations pirates brought to maritime technology. Includes a look at how many pirates modified their ships to make them faster and more powerful.

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About Modern Marvels

Modern Marvels

Title: Modern Marvels

First Air Date: 1993-12-10

Last Air Date: 2022-08-08

Status: Returning Series

Rating: 7.9/10 (from 27 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 23

Total Episodes: 705

Network: History H2

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: Jupiter Entertainment, Six West Media

Synopsis

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.

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