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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 use original techniques to make a 1400s-style gauntlet. Plus, they strike stone to make prehistoric axes and arrows, and carve traditional wooden clogs.
A father and daughter team revive the art of hand-turning wooden bowls. And, an expert makes block-printed wallpaper the old-fashioned way.
Expert craftsmen make a shotgun by hand. Traditional tools recreate the iconic penny-farthing bicycle and an expert creates stunning scissors by hand.
Artisans restore the Universal Carrier to its WWII glory. A family continue producing an iconic leather jacket, and experts craft gorgeous fishing rods.
Skilled craftsmen create a neon light. Plus, artisans make cowboy boots the old-fashioned way and maple syrup as it's been done for centuries.
Artisans recreate the historical oddity of the 45-calibre luger gun and messenger bag - the old-fashioned way. And, craftsmen reveal the art of cowboy hat-making.
A bladesmith recreates the dangerous Dane axe, and a traditional stone mill is used to grind corn. Plus, an expert team puts a century-old train back on track.
Expert craftsmen recreate ancient brigandine armour. Plus, artisans create stained-glass windows in an historic church and make umbrellas in the traditional way.
A skilled craftsman puts a classic and unique motorcycle back on the road and then a scythe is recreated. Plus, how is traditional scotch made and stored?
Skilled craftsmen use original techniques and ancient methods to recreate three items of historical importance, and show the processes involved in making them.
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