The History Channel Presents The Best of Modern Marvels

I love documentaries, and Modern Marvels in particular. To my disappointment, this box set was just OK.First, as mentioned before, the first four or five discs are all about Engineering Disasters, and I even think one of the disasters runs on two of the dvds. Though they are alright, they aren't Modern Marvel episodes.Second, the episodes that are Modern Marvels aren't the BEST. I can think of two episodes I really wanted to see ... Salt Mines, and Oil Refineries ... aren't on here. 7 of the episodes are about Bridges, and not the bridges you really want to see. Over all, for $30, it is ok.

This is a fantastic set, it has it all from engineering disasters to great documentaries.Well put together as you would expect from any History Channel set, if you are going to buy anything buy this you will not be dissapointed.Good value for money , even though I had it shipped in from the States.To get what they put into this seperately would cost you a fortune this is a real credit to the makers of this great series-keep it up History Channel.

I have not managed to get through all of the dvds just yet, but it has been very interesting and educational to watch. I find myself watching it for hours. There are lots of fascinating "Engineering Disasters" featured as well as many other subjects explored. I am repeatedly amazed at the disasters, which most I was unaware of, that shaped the development of better technology and engineering. For 2115 mins of viewing its a great purchase.

Cool set. A lot of very interesting technological marvels, as well as some of the worst engineering blunders of all time. Also a great insight that safety does come first! Many of the engineering disasters shown in this set could have been easily prevented with a little common sense and re-thinking before they started their work! I got the set on sale (cheap!) which made it an even better purchase.

I purchased these since I remembered watching them often growing up. Despite the age of some episodes its amazing how relevant and educational they remain today.Initially I was disappointed by the number of "Engineering Disasters" episodes included. But after watching them all, I'm happy they were included.This is a very good dvd set for the price. If you break it down into dollar per hour, it's very cheap entertainment.

We love the Modern Marvels program. Hubby got a little weary of all the disaster episodes on the first few DVD's, I'm a little weird, I enjoy them. Loved the ones on building bridges.

Item came in a time for christmas, with time to spare. Everything was as expected. Would buy from seller again. Quality great. Will look at other titles.

Nice selection

I knew this would be a used set but wasn’t expecting missing and broken discs.Returned.