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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.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.
Artisans restore World War II rifle, the M1 Garand. Plus, they create barrels using traditional methods and American sports balls from the 19th century.
Artisans forge the Greek hoplite soldier's breastplate. And, they make a print using early industrial wood engraving and create a beaver fur top hat.
Artisans recreate a Viking shield. Plus, they hand craft an illuminated manuscript and make delicious traditional cheese.
Craftspeople make the katana, the samurai's weapon of choice. They take a delicate daguerreotype photograph, and hand-make an electric guitar.
Using traditional methods, craftspeople recreate historic icons. They make a huge Bowie knife and early industrial-style small batch chocolate.
Artisans create an intimidating Viking spear, a gorgeous blown glass dragon goblet and small batch Indian Pale Ale, all using traditional methods.
Traditional crafts people use traditional methods to create legendary objects. They include the Claymore Sword, old-style wool and the throwing stick.
Artisans use time-honoured methods to create classic items. They include Gurkha warriors Kukri Knife, paper from bamboo, and shaker style brooms.
Traditional crafts people use traditional methods to create legendary objects. They include the English Longbow, horseshoes and old-style corsets.
Artisans use traditional methods to create iconic historical artefacts. They include the Rondel Dagger, ceramic pottery and old-style jeans.
World War II fanatics restore a Wildcat fighter plane, a craftsman uses century old methods to build a spoked wheel and a music lover makes a Diddley Bow.
Traditional craftspeople restore and create historical artefacts. They include a World War II Jeep, a Carillon Bell and the Hudson Bay Axe.
Traditional craftspeople make a historically correct crossbow, weave textiles with early industrial machines and restore the original model of telephone.
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