Modern Marvels Season 17 Episode 7 -

Airdate: 2012-Feb-27

Episode summary:

Our 49th state is one tough terrain. In the air, on the ground--and deep beneath it--survival here requires an amazing array of technological innovations. From buildings to highways, brutal winters to bug-infested summers, this unforgiving landscape demands creative work-arounds. And then there's the constant threat of natural disasters...tsunami, anyone?

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 >