Modern Marvels - Season 9 - Eps 30: Models

2002-07-1644 min⭐ 7.9/10

Though they duplicate the real world for fun and fantasy, models are not always toys and they’re not always tiny. We explore the magic of these fascinating replicas–from the Rover and Lander models for the Mars Exploration Project to ancient Egyptian ship models found in tombs to English ship models from the Age of Sail. We also look at the rage for hobby modeling, with Lionel trains leading the pack, watch models go to war with scale warplanes in WWII, and invade science fiction films.

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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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