Modern Marvels Season 17 Episode 2 -

Airdate: 2012-Jan-09

Episode summary:

From the beginning of time we've worked to protect ourselves against the very element that keeps us alive... Water. We love it and hate it. With water covering 75% of the Earth's surface, it's no wonder we struggle to stay safe and dry. We fight against ferocious weather and floods with state-of-the-art roofing, wraps, tarps, tunnels, clothing, boats, and much more... devising extreme tests to probe the limits of our modern waterproof technology.

About Modern Marvels series:

Fast-paced, fun and informative, Modern Marvels is The History Channel’s signature series focusing on historical technology. The series has f...Show more >