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Modern Marvels Architectural Wonders. 6 Hours and 40 Minutes. From ancient pyramids to the modern American skyscraper, MODERN MARVELS?: architectural WONDERS circles the globe to profile the world's most phenomenal architectural gems. Vivid location footage and striking digital reenactments bring these mind-boggling engineering feats to life, while historians and architectural experts illuminate the construction, form, and function of each. Visit dozens of celebrated masterpieces--including the...

Modern Marvels Architectural Wonders. 1 Hour and 40 Minutes. Egyptian Pyramids Constructed as tombs for the ancient pharaohs, over 100 pyramids remain in Egypt today, standing as cultural and engineering marvels of staggering proportions. But many facts about these monuments-including the exact methods used to construct them-remain tantalizingly obscure. Modern Marvels travels back in time to investigate their evolution, from the first primitive, flat-roofed tombs...

Louis Arch - Travel Video DVD. Modern Marvels Architectural Wonders. 1 Hour and 40 Minutes. Golden Gate Bridge The Golden Gate Bridge is the most popular man-made tourist attraction in the United States, as well as a vital artery for the city of San Francisco. But at one time, critics said it could never be built. Explore the incredible story behind the world's most famous...

Modern Marvels Architectural Wonders. 1 Hour and 40 Minutes. Mount Rushmore Towering over the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore is a beloved American masterpiece that was built over the course of 15 years, with 350 men pouring their sweat into the grand vision of talented young sculptor Gutzon Borglum. Using drills and explosives, they carefully chiseled Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt into the...

Modern Marvels Architectural Wonders. 1 Hour and 40 Minutes. The Empire State Building The Empire State building rose to become the world's tallest man-made structure at a time when dreams were in short supply. Planned during the 1920's, construction was almost grounded by the Depression until the "Cathedral of Dreams" came to symbolize the indomitable American spirit. "Two stories a day!' became the mission and...