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Egyptian Pyramids/The Great Wall of China
2007
Two episodes of Modern Marvels examine historically significant architectural feats: the Egyptian pyramids and the Great Wall of China.

FBI's crime lab

2006
In April 2003, the new FBI Crime Lab was opened and dedicated to the memory of all crime victims. At 500,000 sq. ft. and equipped with the most modern equipment, it is considered one of the finest crime labs in the world. All the efforts are focused on using modern forensic science in order to solve crimes.

The Transcontinental railroad

1995
Follows the history of the building of the Transcontinental Railroad, beginning in Omaha with the Union Pacific and in Sacramento with Central Pacific, meeting in Promontory, Utah in 1869.

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Examines some structural failures of buildings, bridges, or other structures and discusses what caused them.

Modern Marvels

Examines some structural failures of buildings, bridges, or other structures and discusses what caused them.

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