No one had ever used steel for construction. No one had ever used cables of metal. No one had ever built a suspension bridge so long. Until one man dared to try. In 19th-century New York, where buildings were no more than five stories tall and transportation meant horse and buggy, engineer John Roebling's soaring and majestic Brooklyn Bridge was nothing short of a technological miracle. Modern Marvels; presents the complete story of the "eighth wonder of the world," from the sinking of its immense foundations in the turbulent East River to its 100th anniversary celebration in 1983. Experts explore Roebling's battles against the elements, corrupt politicians, and scientists who claimed the massive bridge would collapse in the first strong wind. And moving firsthand accounts tell of the many trials and disasters that plagued Roebling's masterpiece-and ultimately cost him his life.

Modern Marvels: Brooklyn Bridge

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Patton: A Genius for War [VHS]

For four centuries his dark prophesies have inspired fear and debate; his followers say he predicted the French Revolution, the birth of Hitler and the assassination of John Kennedy.In an age of magic and superstition, the medieval physician Nostradamus gained renown for healing victims of the deadly plague. But it is his prophetic visions 900 cryptic poems called The Centuries that have enthralled generation after generation of readers. Did he, as believers claim, predict some of history's most monumental events from the Great Fire of London to the destruction of the space shuttle Challenger? And what about his terrifying prophecies of the upcoming end of the world? In this remarkable presentation, BIOGRAPHY interviews scholars on both sides of the discussion. Examine the evidence as you enter the eerie world of the man known as the Prophet of Doom.

Biography - Nostradamus: Prophet of Doom [VHS]

America's Castles: Homes of Frank Lloyd Wright

The Great Escapes of WWII [VHS]

<p>For the first time ever, all 13 episodes from the first season of the landmark series, including the extremely rare black-and-white shows, come to video in this collector's set. </p>
<p>Drama. Collector's boxed set of 7 videos, approx. mins. each.</p>

Upstairs Downstairs - The Premiere Season [VHS]

David Halberstam's the Fifties [VHS]

Seven Wonders Ofthe World

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Upstairs Downstairs - The Fifth Season [VHS]

Biography - Martin Luther King, Jr. [VHS]

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