History in the Making
History in the Making

History in the Making

2018 2 Seasons 24 Episodes ⭐ 10.0 Documentary

History in the Making is a documentary series that reveals the addictive and endlessly entertaining process of making historically significant item using the original, time-honored methods. Across the nation and around the world, there are craftsmen who are creating unique items using the same methods from decades, centuries, even millennia in the past. This growing number of experts are producing handcrafted goods which are astonishingly beautiful, tough as nails and coveted the world over. The process of watching them work is not just fascinating: it also gives us a dynamic, living glimpse back in time to see how some of the most significant items in history were made. In each 30-minute episode, History in the Making will vividly present the process – using the original techniques – in the recreation of three items: a tool, a weapon, a machine or a vehicle of historical importance. Combining the joy of discovering how things are made with the fascinating historical facts that surround them; this is the show that reveals History in the Making.

History in the Making is a documentary series that reveals the addictive and endlessly entertaining process of making historically significant item using the original, time-honored methods. Across the nation and around the world, there are craftsmen who are creating unique items using the same methods from decades, centuries, even millennia in the past. This growing number of experts are producing handcrafted goods which are astonishingly beautiful, tough as nails and coveted the world over. The process of watching them work is not just fascinating: it also gives us a dynamic, living glimpse back in time to see how some of the most significant items in history were made. In each 30-minute episode, History in the Making will vividly present the process – using the original techniques – in the recreation of three items: a tool, a weapon, a machine or a vehicle of historical importance. Combining the joy of discovering how things are made with the fascinating historical facts that surround them; this is the show that reveals History in the Making.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Garand, Barrel, Sports Balls

In the opening episode of the new series, Nick Kaikkonen returns the legendary M1 Garand rifle to its former glory. Plus

EP 2

Armour, Engraving, Printing

Blacksmith Robb Martin forges a hoplite soldier's breastplate in the same way as ancient Greeks did. We also take a look

EP 3

Viking Shield, Illuminated Manuscript, Cheese

Blacksmith Robb Martin manufactures a Viking shield of iron, leather and wood. We also see Randy Asplund hand-craft an i

EP 4

Katana, Daguerreotype, Electric Guitar

Craftspeople Gabriel and Michael Bell make a traditional Japanese samurai's weapon of choice, the katana sword. Next, we

EP 5

Bowie Knife, Windsor Chair, Chocolate

In this episode traditional methods are used by craftspeople to recreate historic items, first Doug Morlock handmakes a

EP 6

Viking Spear, Blown Glass, Beer

Artisan Darrell Markewitz makes an intimidating Viking spear in his workshop using ancient traditional methods. William

EP 7

Claymore Sword, Wool, Boomerang

Traditional crafts people use traditional methods to create legendary objects. The Claymore sword is a Scottish legend a

EP 8

Kukri Knife, Paper, Brooms

Artisans use time-honoured methods to create classic items, first blacksmith Ryu Lim makes the traditional Kukri knife o

EP 9

Longbow, Horseshoe, Corset

Jamie MacDonald makes English Longbows using wood that has been dried for five years. The horseshoe was invented about 1

EP 10

Rondel Dagger, Clay Pottery, Jeans

Artisans use traditional methods to create iconic historical artefacts. David Burress shows how a rondel dagger is forge

EP 11

Wildcat, Wheel, Diddley Bow

Second World War fanatics restore American Wildcat fighter plane, which enjoyed a high reputation during World War II. G

EP 1

Gauntlets, Neolithic Toolkit, Wooden Clogs

Artisans use original techniques to make a 1400s-style gauntlet. Plus, they strike stone to make prehistoric axes and ar

EP 2

Pirate Cutlass, Bowl and Spoon, Wallpaper

A father and daughter team revive the art of hand-turning wooden bowls. And, an expert makes block-printed wallpaper the

EP 3

Shotgun, Penny Farthing, Scissors

Expert craftsmen make a shotgun by hand. Traditional tools recreate the iconic penny-farthing bicycle and an expert crea

EP 4

Universal Carrier, Bomber Jacket, Fly Fishing Rods

Artisans restore the Universal Carrier to its WWII glory. A family continue producing an iconic leather jacket, and expe

EP 5

Neon Sign, Cowboy Boots, Maple Syrup

Skilled craftsmen create a neon light. Plus, artisans make cowboy boots the old-fashioned way and maple syrup as it’s

EP 6

45-Calibre Luger, Messenger Bag, Cowboy Hat

Artisans recreate the historical oddity of the 45-calibre luger gun and messenger bag – the old-fashioned way. And, cr

EP 7

Dane Axe, Stone Mill Flour, Steam Train

A bladesmith recreates the dangerous Dane axe, and a traditional stone mill is used to grind corn. Plus, an expert team

EP 8

Brigandine Armour, Stained Glass Window, Umbrella

Expert craftsmen recreate ancient brigandine armour. Plus, artisans create stained-glass windows in an historic church a

EP 9

Motorcycle, Scythe, Whisky

A skilled craftsman puts a classic and unique motorcycle back on the road and then a scythe is recreated. Plus, how is t

EP 10

Morning Star, Microcar, Signet Ring

A skilled crafts team recreate a deadly Medieval weapon – the morning star. Plus, a post-war micro car expert finishes

EP 11

Helm, Violin, Globe

A skilled craftsman makes one of the most essential pieces for self-defence in Medieval battle – the metal helmet. Plu

EP 12

Crucible, Steel-Khanjar, Orrery, Bagpipes

A skilled blacksmith makes a traditional Persian khanjar dagger using an original steel recipe. Plus, how are old-fashio

EP 13

Mustang, Enigma, Bullwhip

Expert craftsmen restore a 60’s Ford Mustang and an enigma machine used by the Nazis in World War II. Plus, they show

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