The Machines That Built America: Snack Sized

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  • 2021
  • 1 Season

This series tells the sped-up, super-charged, half-hour history of the top innovators and brands behind the machines that built America. It thrusts viewers from the surprising beginnings all the way up to the present day and spotlights the story you didn't know and fills in blanks you didn't even know were there, from iconic names like Chevrolet, Boeing, and Harley Davidson.

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The Sky's the Limit
4. The Sky's the Limit
August 29, 2021
A humble hangar outside Seattle turns into a national sensation, creating the world's first jumbo jets, satellites, and military aircraft for the entire world, bringing the world into the "jet age." Learn about how the most popular jet of all time almost never got off the ground, plus the high-flying new line of planes named after... Muppets? Bring your seatbacks to their upright positions, because this one flies high.
Built Tough
3. Built Tough
August 29, 2021
A car company started by Henry Ford in a Michigan garage in 1903 changes the world of automobiles as we know it. This is the story of one of the most iconic brands in the history of the world, who once enlisted Hollywood royalty to help sell a car that flopped, and did you know someone once turned a Ford into a flying car? Buckle up... this is one you have to see to believe.
Wild Ones
2. Wild Ones
August 22, 2021
When childhood friends Arthur Davidson and William Harley were looking for a way to make their bicycle faster, they created an American institution that would change the world forever. Watch the motorcycle go from practical vehicle to a symbol for outlaws, and beyond. The tale of how their motorcycles became a symbol of individuality and freedom is full of outlaws, high risks, and even higher rewards. Hold on tight... this is truly a wild ride.
Car Wars
1. Car Wars
August 22, 2021
What began as the brainchild of a carriage company magnate eventually brings the world sports cars, giant SUVs, and futuristic hybrid vehicles. This is the story of one of the biggest names in the auto industry, and part of the biggest automotive corporation in the world. But the road to success is full of twists, turns, and scandals.
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This series tells the sped-up, super-charged, half-hour history of the top innovators and brands behind the machines that built America. It thrusts viewers from the surprising beginnings all the way up to the present day and spotlights the story you didn't know and fills in blanks you didn't even know were there, from iconic names like Chevrolet, Boeing, and Harley Davidson.

The Machines That Built America: Snack Sized is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (4 episodes). The series first aired on August 22, 2021.

Where to Watch The Machines That Built America: Snack Sized

The Machines That Built America: Snack Sized is available for streaming on the History website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Machines That Built America: Snack Sized on demand at History and Apple TV.

  • Premiere Date
    August 22, 2021