

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.
The series spans 23 seasons with 707 episodes in total (avg. 31 per season).
Each episode runs approximately 44 minutes.
The show is currently in production with new episodes still being made.
Originally aired on History, A&E, H2.

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Great
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Modern Marvels
Returning Series
Yes
TV-PG
English
United States of America
12/10/1993
8/8/2022




