Modern Marvels Season 8 Episode 38
Glass
Glass may be our most versatile material. It sheathes skyscrapers, contains liquids, aids vision, allows communication at unimaginable speeds, and yet remains a medium for artistic expression. We see how, when man learned that heating certain rocks and minerals together could produce glass, this remarkably transparent yet strong material began working its way into our culture and everyday life. As we look to its future, we learn that the only limit to what glass may do is our ability to imagine it!
- 8 - 40The St. Louis ArchDec. 04, 2001
- 8 - 39Firing RangesDec. 01, 2001
- 8 - 38GlassNov. 30, 2001
- 8 - 37Los AngelesNov. 29, 2001
- 8 - 36Times SquareNov. 27, 2001
- 8 - 35Drive-ThruNov. 13, 2001
- 8 - 34War GamesOct. 24, 2001
- 8 - 33Cemeteries.Oct. 23, 2001
- 8 - 32Bunkers.Oct. 17, 2001
- 8 - 31Work ClothesOct. 16, 2001
- 8 - 30The HouseOct. 15, 2001
- 8 - 29Diamond MinesSep. 19, 2001
- 8 - 28Quarries.Sep. 18, 2001
- 8 - 27West PointSep. 11, 2001
- 8 - 26Air ShowsSep. 04, 2001
- 8 - 25Nuclear SubsAug. 28, 2001
- 8 - 24Cannons.Aug. 21, 2001
- 8 - 23Cattle RanchesJul. 25, 2001
- 8 - 22More GadgetsJul. 24, 2001
- 8 - 21SaloonsJun. 27, 2001
- 8 - 20Hardware StoresJun. 26, 2001
- 8 - 19The World Trade CenterJun. 25, 2001
- 8 - 18The ColosseumJun. 19, 2001
- 8 - 17The M-16Jun. 11, 2001
- 8 - 16Codes.Jun. 08, 2001
- 8 - 15International Airports IIMay. 21, 2001
- 8 - 14Chemical And Biological WeaponsMay. 14, 2001
- 8 - 13Engineering Disasters 3.May. 07, 2001
- 8 - 12ComputersApr. 16, 2001
- 8 - 11LighthousesApr. 11, 2001
- 8 - 10Monster Trucks.Mar. 19, 2001
- 8 - 9Hadrian's WallMar. 12, 2001
- 8 - 8Construction MachinesMar. 01, 2001
- 8 - 7Garage GadgetsFeb. 22, 2001
- 8 - 6Chesapeake Bay Bridge and TunnelFeb. 12, 2001
- 8 - 5Survival TechnologyFeb. 07, 2001
- 8 - 4Apollo 13Jan. 29, 2001
- 8 - 3Commercial JetsJan. 22, 2001
- 8 - 2Proving GroundsJan. 16, 2001
- 8 - 1Battle Gear.Jan. 08, 2001