Synopsis

*Modern Marvels* examines how the simple combination of cement, aggregate, and water has fundamentally reshaped our world. Concrete’s versatility has allowed us to construct everything from roadways and runways to towering buildings and expansive bridges. The program will trace the history and consider the future of this unassuming material—from its early adoption by the ancient Romans, who utilized it extensively in their impressive network of aqueducts, to contemporary engineers working on a f