← History in the Making

Season 2

13 episodes · 2019

  1. 1Gauntlets, Neolithic Toolkit, Wooden Clogs

    05 Mar 2019

    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.

  2. 2Pirate Cutlass, Bowl and Spoon, Wallpaper

    05 Mar 2019

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

  3. 3Shotgun, Penny Farthing, Scissors

    12 Mar 2019

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

  4. 4Universal Carrier, Bomber Jacket, Fly Fishing Rods

    12 Mar 2019

    Artisans restore the Universal Carrier to its WWII glory. A family continue producing an iconic leather jacket, and experts craft gorgeous fishing rods.

  5. 5Neon Sign, Cowboy Boots, Maple Syrup

    19 Mar 2019

    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.

  6. 645-Calibre Luger, Messenger Bag, Cowboy Hat

    19 Mar 2019

    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.

  7. 7Dane Axe, Stone Mill Flour, Steam Train

    26 Mar 2019

    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.

  8. 8Brigandine Armour, Stained Glass Window, Umbrella

    26 Mar 2019

    Expert craftsmen recreate ancient brigandine armour. Plus, artisans create stained-glass windows in an historic church and make umbrellas in the traditional way.

  9. 9Motorcycle, Scythe, Whisky

    02 Apr 2019

    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?

  10. 10Morning Star, Microcar, Signet Ring

    02 Apr 2019

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

  11. 11Helm, Violin, Globe

    09 Apr 2019

    A skilled craftsman makes one of the most essential pieces for self-defence in Medieval battle – the metal helmet. Plus, how are violins crafted and old-fashioned globes made?

  12. 12Crucible, Steel-Khanjar, Orrery, Bagpipes

    09 Apr 2019

    A skilled blacksmith makes a traditional Persian khanjar dagger using an original steel recipe. Plus, how are old-fashioned astronomical orreries and Scottish bagpipes made?

  13. 13Mustang, Enigma, Bullwhipfinale

    09 Apr 2019

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