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The Longest Bridge in the World (S9, E7) | Modern Marvels | Full Episode

2025-06-21 Entertainment
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Until recently, the Mackinac Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world. One of the top engineering marvels of the 20th century, the bridge spans the 4-mile wide straits of Mackinac, where Lakes Huron and Michigan come together. See more in Season 9, Episode 7, "Mackinac Bridge." Love Modern Marvels? Stay up to date on all of your favorite The HISTORY Channel shows at http://history.com/schedule. #ModernMarvels Subscribe for more from Modern Marvels and other great The HISTORY Channel shows: http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYT Find out more about the show on our site: https://www.history.com/shows/modern-marvels Check out exclusive The HISTORY Channel content: History Newsletter - https://histv.co/newsletter Website - https://histv.co/History Facebook - https://histv.co/Facebook Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/history TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@history "Modern Marvels" goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our lives. The HISTORY® Channel, a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY® Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. The HISTORY® channel has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for seven consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For a deeper dive, visit history.com or follow @history on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. For additional press materials visit the A+E Networks Press Center at http://press.aenetworks.com.

Top Comments (10)

@Rev1Kev 2025-06-23

Being a lifelong resident of Michigan, I’m highly biased, in saying, the Mighty Mac is the most beautiful Bridge in the world

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@responsiblechaos 2025-06-25

I really miss this sort of History Channel programming. You know, when they actually talked about history.

689 21 replies
@Gam-Gam3luvs 2025-06-23

That first peak at the bridge while driving on 75 is still a thrill. It’s amazing and the U.P. Is as beautiful as it gets.

450 17 replies
@as48507 2025-06-23

I’m sitting on my front porch on the island, looking at the bridge while I listen to this..

246 22 replies
@williamstarklauf6085 2025-06-22

They need to keep these modern marvel episodes going the best thing on TV Do you hear me History channel

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@pali1H 2025-06-24

Seeing it on video doesn't do it justice. It's insane how large it is when you approach it in your car.

157 10 replies
@williamdusseau7583 2025-06-23

Built for 600 mph wind and to last 1000 years; this is how all infrastructure needs to be.

136 3 replies
@jbramblett 2025-06-23

It's pretty cool when you're coming up i-75 and you're about 8 mi away from the bridge and you can see it

132 4 replies
@HISTORY 2025-06-20

Love Modern Marvels? Stay up to date on all of your favorite The HISTORY Channel shows at http://history.com/schedule.

91 12 replies
@MasterMattix 2025-06-24

My Great Grand Father Harry Sundman was a crane operator on this project.

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