Modern Marvels (1993)

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.

Where to watch

Stream

• Amazon Prime Video
• Philo
• HISTORY Vault Apple TV channel
• HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel
• Amazon Prime Video with Ads
• History

Buy

• Amazon Video
• Apple TV Store
• Google Play Movies
• Fandango At Home

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Lloyd Sherr as Self - Narrator
• Adam Richman as Self - Host
• Abdul Qadeer Khan as Self (archive footage)
• George C. Kenney as Self (archive footage)
• Justin Talley as Self - Field Specialist, Frey Produce

If you liked Modern Marvels, try

• NOVA
• Mayday
• Horizon
• American Experience
• MythBusters
• American Masters
• Marvel Studios Legends
• Mysteries at the Museum