Modern Marvels: How Copper Built the World (S13, E37) | Full Episode | History

It transports electricity, water, and heat. Our bodies can't survive without it, yet it can kill microbes in minutes. It brings music to our ears and beauty to our eyes. We'll delve into all of copper's traits, in Season 13, Episode 37, "Copper." Tune in to new episodes of Modern Marvels, Sundays at 10/9c on The HISTORY Channel. #HISTORY #ModernMarvels Subscribe for more from Modern Marvels and other great The HISTORY Channel shows: http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYT 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 here: https://bit.ly/3skAJTk Find out more about the show on our site: http://www.history.com/shows/modern-marvels "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: https://www.youtube.com/@HISTORY?sub_confirmation=1 Chapters: 0:00 Copper's Versatility and Shipbuilding 8:36 The Ancient History of Copper 13:06 Modern Copper Mining and Processing 20:34 Recycling and Plumbing Applications 23:27 Art and Architecture: Bells and Statues 31:46 Copper in Electronics and Computer Chips 34:29 Electrical Conductivity and Wire Manufacturing 38:15 The Future: Advanced Alloys and New Uses 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: https://www.facebook.com/HISTORY/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/history TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@history X: https://twitter.com/history YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@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: How Copper Built the World (S13, E37) | Full Episode | History https://www.youtube.com/@HISTORY/