Modern Marvels DVD

They are among the most impressive engineering accomplishments of all time. Here are their incredible stories, from the "two stories a day" rise of the Empire State Building to the massive problems and ingenious solutions surrounding the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam.
  • Empire State Building Discover the miraculous story behind the rise of the world's most famous skyscraper.
  • Grand Coulee Dam Its massive size created daunting problems that many engineers said could not be overcome.
  • Mount Rushmore It took a driven young artist and a frenzy of patriotism to create the largest sculpture the world had ever seen.
  • Panama Canal Trace the incredible saga of one of the most daunting and important building projects ever attempted.

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