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About The Machines That Built America
The Machines That Built America ended on August 29, 2021, on History.
This documentary series explored the history of American innovation, focusing on the development of various machines and technologies that contributed to the country's rise as a superpower. It combined dramatic reenactments, archival footage, and interviews with experts to tell the stories behind inventions such as radio, airplanes, motorcycles, and home appliances. The series highlighted the rivalries, triumphs, and failures of key inventors and entrepreneurs from the past.
The show was a history series that premiered on July 18, 2021, and aired for one season consisting of eight episodes. It featured narratives about inventors like Nikola Tesla, William Harley, Alexander Graham Bell, Duncan Black, and Alonzo Decker, among others. The series aimed to bring to life the stories of these larger-than-life figures and their contributions to American technological progress. Campbell Scott served as the narrator, and the series had a rating of 8 on TVMaze. Each episode ran approximately 63 minutes.
The Machines That Built America episode schedule
8 aired
Aired · 8
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2021 | S1·E8 | Home Tech Revolution |
| August 22, 2021 | S1·E7 | Tesla vs. Marconi |
| August 15, 2021 | S1·E6 | Power Tool Showdown |
| August 8, 2021 | S1·E5 | Telephone Wars |
| August 1, 2021 | S1·E4 | Motorcycle Kings |
| July 25, 2021 | S1·E3 | Titans of Television |
| July 18, 2021 | S1·E2 | Plane Pioneers |
| July 18, 2021 | S1·E1 | Tractor Revolution |