Modern Marvels: The Manhattan Project - Full Episode (S9, E21) | History

Love Modern Marvels? Stay up to date on all of your favorite History shows at https://history.com/schedule. At 5:30 a.m., July 16, 1945, scientists and dignitaries awaited the detonation of the first atomic bomb in a desolate area of the New Mexico desert aptly known as Jornada del Muerto--Journey of Death, in Season 9, Episode 21, "The Manhattan Project". #HISTORY #ModernMarvels Follow Adam Richman as he travels the country and tries the most iconic and forgotten foods of the 1980s. Watch new episodes of Adam Eats the 80s Sundays at 10/9c on The History Channel. Watch more Modern Marvels on YouTube in this playlist:    • Modern Marvels | Official Series Playlist ...   Find out more about the show on our site: https://www.history.com/shows/modern-... "Modern Marvels" goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our lives. Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW:    / @history   Chapters: 0:00 The Dawn of the Atomic Age 2:33 The Science of Fission and the Einstein Letter 8:07 The Manhattan Project Begins 12:41 Building the Secret Cities 20:22 The Bomb Design Crisis 25:30 The Trinity Test 33:53 The Decision to Drop the Bomb 39:37 Aftermath and Legacy ABOUT THE HISTORY CHANNEL: The HISTORY® Channel, a division of A+E Global Media, 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. FOLLOW HISTORY CHANNEL: Watch Full Episodes: https://www.history.com/videos Sign Up For History Emails: https://www.history.com/emails/sign-up Browse Topical Videos: https://www.history.com/topics Facebook:   / history   Instagram:   / history   TikTok:   / history   X:   / history   YouTube:    / @history   Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of The HISTORY® Channel. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 The HISTORY® Channel Modern Marvels: The Manhattan Project - Full Episode (S9, E21) | History    / @history