From awe-inspiring buildings and life-changing technological innovations to the most terrible engineering disasters of our time, MODERN MARVELS goes behind the scenes of the world s most spectacular creations and its biggest failures. In this 14-disc set, the acclaimed series examines history from every conceivable angle, from the designers behind the world s architectural masterpieces and the biggest engineering failures to greatest inventions and the worst disasters. MODERN MARVELS profiles these amazing historic turning points through interviews with the builders and dreamers who created high-tech devices and man-made wonders and exclusive archive footage to analyze what has gone wrong and what s held up over the ages. This gripping collection takes an incisive look at the catastrophic failures that stunned the world--from the Union Carbide explosion to Hurricane Katrina. These programs also pay homage to the pinnacles of human achievement, from the Chrysler Building to the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge. Celebrating ingenuity on a grand scale and accepting failures as stepping stones to a brighter future, MODERN MARVELS offers an exciting look at invention and imagination brought to life.
D**E
NOT the best of
I love documentaries, and Modern Marvels in particular. To my disappointment, this box set was just OK.First, as mentioned before, the first four or five discs are all about Engineering Disasters, and I even think one of the disasters runs on two of the dvds. Though they are alright, they aren't Modern Marvel episodes.Second, the episodes that are Modern Marvels aren't the BEST. I can think of two episodes I really wanted to see ... Salt Mines, and Oil Refineries ... aren't on here. 7 of the episodes are about Bridges, and not the bridges you really want to see. Over all, for $30, it is ok.
P**H
A Great Set
This is a fantastic set, it has it all from engineering disasters to great documentaries.Well put together as you would expect from any History Channel set, if you are going to buy anything buy this you will not be dissapointed.Good value for money , even though I had it shipped in from the States.To get what they put into this seperately would cost you a fortune this is a real credit to the makers of this great series-keep it up History Channel.
T**R
A Great Series
I have not managed to get through all of the dvds just yet, but it has been very interesting and educational to watch. I find myself watching it for hours. There are lots of fascinating "Engineering Disasters" featured as well as many other subjects explored. I am repeatedly amazed at the disasters, which most I was unaware of, that shaped the development of better technology and engineering. For 2115 mins of viewing its a great purchase.
C**.
Modern Marvels Collection
Cool set. A lot of very interesting technological marvels, as well as some of the worst engineering blunders of all time. Also a great insight that safety does come first! Many of the engineering disasters shown in this set could have been easily prevented with a little common sense and re-thinking before they started their work! I got the set on sale (cheap!) which made it an even better purchase.
T**T
A joy to watch
I purchased these since I remembered watching them often growing up. Despite the age of some episodes its amazing how relevant and educational they remain today.Initially I was disappointed by the number of "Engineering Disasters" episodes included. But after watching them all, I'm happy they were included.This is a very good dvd set for the price. If you break it down into dollar per hour, it's very cheap entertainment.
S**.
Ideal for the Modern Marvels fam
We love the Modern Marvels program. Hubby got a little weary of all the disaster episodes on the first few DVD's, I'm a little weird, I enjoy them. Loved the ones on building bridges.
M**N
Right on time
Item came in a time for christmas, with time to spare. Everything was as expected. Would buy from seller again. Quality great. Will look at other titles.
S**N
Four Stars
Nice selection
D**N
Disappointed.
I knew this would be a used set but wasn’t expecting missing and broken discs.Returned.
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