Modern Marvels

Season 15 Episode 8: Whiskey

23 SeasonsMar 19, 2008TV-PG44m7.5

The history and production of whiskey and its many varieties on both sides of the Atlantic is profiled.

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Season 15 Episodes:

Episode 1 Milk

1. Milk

Aired: Jan 7, 2008

On Modern Marvels: Milk, we'll visit a farm with a milking parlor for 80 cows...

Episode 2 Carbon

2. Carbon

Aired: Jan 14, 2008

All life forms, including us, are built upon atoms of carbon. But modern tech...

Episode 3 '90s Tech

3. '90s Tech

Aired: Feb 7, 2008

It was the dot com decade that opened up the information superhighway. "Moder...

Episode 4 Superhighways

4. Superhighways

Aired: Feb 28, 2008

On this episode of Modern Marvels we'll construct, and deconstruct, the round...

Episode 5 World's Strongest III

5. World's Strongest III

Aired: Mar 6, 2008

Witness some mind-blowing feats of strength starting with the world's most po...

Episode 6 Strange Weapons

6. Strange Weapons

Aired: Mar 10, 2008

Modern arsenals have become much more sophisticated than bullets and bombs. D...

Episode 7 Alaskan Fishing

7. Alaskan Fishing

Aired: Mar 17, 2008

A fisher/factory ship embarks on a trip in the Bering Sea to catch thousands ...

Episode 8 Whiskey

8. Whiskey

Aired: Mar 19, 2008

The history and production of whiskey and its many varieties on both sides of...

Episode 9 Bread

9. Bread

Aired: Mar 24, 2008

It's the basic source of nourishment for half the world--bread. Bake it, roas...

Episode 10 Gadgets 3

10. Gadgets 3

Aired: Apr 4, 2008

Explore the hottest trends in gadgets, how they've evolved and where they're ...

Episode 11 Locomotives

11. Locomotives

Aired: Apr 21, 2008

Zip through the French countryside at nearly 300 MPH on the TGV--the fastest ...

Episode 12 Rats

12. Rats

Aired: Apr 30, 2008

Rats! They're some of the most dangerous, destructive and useful animals on E...

Episode 13 Mad Electricity

13. Mad Electricity

Aired: May 14, 2008

The technological legacy of inventor and visionary Nikola Tesla, often referr...

Episode 14 Axes

14. Axes

Aired: May 30, 2008

The axe is one of the world's oldest, most dangerous and efficient cutting to...

Episode 15 Most Dangerous

15. Most Dangerous

Aired: Jun 6, 2008

The most dangerous snakes, sports, weather events; America's most dangerous v...

Episode 16 Super Hot

16. Super Hot

Aired: Jun 9, 2008

A look at some of the hottest temperatures known to man in various applicatio...

Episode 18 Ice Cream

18. Ice Cream

Aired: Jun 20, 2008

The cool and sweet history of ice cream, frozen yogurt, and cones. Also featu...

Episode 20 Crashes

20. Crashes

Aired: Jun 30, 2008

Tips for female entrepreneurs.

Episode 21 Underwear

21. Underwear

Aired: Jul 10, 2008

The history and modern technologies used in both men and women's underwear an...

Episode 23 Coin Operated

23. Coin Operated

Aired: Jul 21, 2008

A view at the history, machinery, and the industry supporting coin operated v...

Episode 24 Secrets of Oil

24. Secrets of Oil

Aired: Jul 24, 2008

A look at other products derived from crude oil including plastics, lubricati...

Episode 25 Iron

25. Iron

Aired: Jul 31, 2008

Iron is the most abundant element on earth. Learn how it's mined and how it's...

Episode 26 Wheat

26. Wheat

Aired: Aug 18, 2008

The ancient beginnings of wheat through the modern harvesting methods used to...

Episode 27 Dangerous Roads

27. Dangerous Roads

Aired: Aug 21, 2008

A look of the most dangerous roads in the world, the vehicles that drive on t...

Episode 28 Mold & Fungus

28. Mold & Fungus

Aired: Aug 28, 2008

Learning about various fungal organisms that live in the human body, grow fro...

Episode 29 Lead

29. Lead

Aired: Sep 18, 2008

Mankind makes use of lead, a versatile but toxic metal, for 6,000 years; mini...

Episode 31 Bull's-Eye

31. Bull's-Eye

Aired: Oct 13, 2008

See what it takes to make the perfect shot: a bulls-eye. Expert marksmen can ...

Episode 32 Halloween Tech

32. Halloween Tech

Aired: Oct 20, 2008

Go behind-the-scenes at Knott's Berry Farm's 35th annual Halloween Haunt. Lea...

Episode 33 The Horse

33. The Horse

Aired: Oct 31, 2008

The history of horses and their modern uses as thoroughbreds, draft horses, a...

Episode 34 The Turkey

34. The Turkey

Aired: Nov 19, 2008

The history and the legend of the turkey is profiled and it goes beyond just ...

Episode 35 Salt

35. Salt

Aired: Nov 24, 2008

Salt isn't just for your dinner table. Learn the many ways salt is mined and ...

Episode 36 Car Wash

36. Car Wash

Aired: Dec 1, 2008

Whether you take your car to the local car wash or you do it yourself in your...

Episode 37 Retro Tech

37. Retro Tech

Aired: Dec 8, 2008

The story behind some of yesteryear's cutting edge technology. Featured are o...

Episode 38 Super Human

38. Super Human

Aired: Dec 19, 2008

Do normal humans actually possess the ability to have super powers? Modern Ma...

Episode 39 Measure It

39. Measure It

Aired: Dec 22, 2008

A look at the measurement devices we encounter daily including measuring tape...

Episode 40 Night

40. Night

Aired: Dec 23, 2008

Some activities only occur when the world is dark. We stay up late off the co...

Episode 42 Fry It

42. Fry It

Aired: Feb 10, 2009

Welcome to the world of sizzling hot oil. First, it's a trip to the fair to d...

Episode 43 Soft Drinks

43. Soft Drinks

Aired: Feb 17, 2009

The history, production process, and use of various kinds of soft drinks are ...


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Info about Modern Marvels

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: History

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, History