Top 10 awesome shows like Modern Marvels that you will enjoy watching
You just finished watching Modern Marvels and you can't get over how good this show was. Now you want to watch more of such masterpieces. We have curated a list of similar shows which are created by the likes of Andrew Thomas, Lloyd Sherr and Harlan Saperstein . Here goes the list -
- The Universe
- Empires: The Greeks - Crucible of Civilization
- Secrets of Great British Castles
- Movie Magic
- Inside the Medieval Mind
- Metropolis - Die Macht der Städte
- Blueprint: New York City
- The Secret Life of Machines
- The Death of Yugoslavia
- The Art That Made Mexico: Paradise, Power and Prayers
The Universe
This educational show explores many scientific questions and topics about the universe (Big Bang, the Sun, the planets, black holes, other galaxies, astrobiology etc.) through latest CGI, data and interviews with scientists.
This show, created by Laura Verklan, Erik Thompson and Alex Filippenko, scores 8.8 on IMDb.
Genres - Documentary | History
Empires: The Greeks - Crucible of Civilization
A documentary, narrated by actor Liam Neeson, that chronicles the rise and fall of the civilization of ancient Greece.
This show, created by Cassian Harrison, Paul Cartledge and Victor Davis Hanson, scores 7.5 on IMDb.
Genres - Documentary | History
Secrets of Great British Castles
Historian Dan Jones explores the millennium of history behind six of Great Britain's most famous castles: Warwick, Dover, Caernarfon, the Tower of London, Carrickfergus, and Stirling.
This show, created by Gerry Hoban, Dan Jones and Christophe Lombardi, scores 7.8 on IMDb.
Genres - Documentary | History
You can watch this on Netflix.
Movie Magic
Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on one or more current or recent films.
This show, created by James Cameron and Richard Edlund, scores 8.7 on IMDb.
Genres - Documentary | History
Inside the Medieval Mind
This show, created by Victoria Page, Robert Bartlett and Hugh Gilbert, scores 7.8 on IMDb.
Genres - Documentary | History
Metropolis - Die Macht der Städte
The series Metropolis takes us to the very heart of urban life in antiquity and in the 15th century. It examines a crucial step in the history of civilization and culture: Mankind has advanced to a settled lifestyle, allowing him to organize large social alliances which extend far beyond family and clan. The consequences are critical changes in all facets of life.
This show, created by Manfred Baur, Jürgen Jung and Joachim Höppner, scores 6.5 on IMDb.
Genres - Documentary | History
You can watch this on Amazon Prime Video.
Blueprint: New York City
Ever walk down a street and spot a building that caught your fancy? Well, the wraps are finally coming off some of the City's most impressive landmarks. Watch Blueprint: New York City, a brand new show that takes you in and around buildings that grab the attention of visitors and native New Yorkers alike. Let NYC TV take you behind the scenes at City Hall, Gracie Mansion and other NYC greats.
This show, created by Harry Hunkele, Michael Bloomberg and George Bush, scores 8.2 on IMDb.
Genres - Documentary | History
The Secret Life of Machines
Tim Hunkin explains the inner workings of those machines that we all take for granted... in his own unique way.
This show, created by Andrew Snell, Tim Hunkin and Rex Garrod, scores 8.8 on IMDb.
Genres - Documentary | History
The Death of Yugoslavia
This captivate documentary covers the struggles of the Yugoslavian people during the collapse of their country, and the subsequent wars to finally find hope with the signing of the Final Peace Accords.
This show, created by Angus MacQueen, Slobodan Milosevic and Franjo Tudjman, scores 8.5 on IMDb.
Genres - Documentary | History
The Art That Made Mexico: Paradise, Power and Prayers
This show, created by Graeme Hart and Alinka Echeverria, scores 7.6 on IMDb.
Genres - Documentary | History