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History in the Making

Season 2

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Broadcast date

05-03-2019 • 13 episodes

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Episodes of this season

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 arrows, and carve traditional wooden clogs.

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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 old-fashioned way.

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3. Shotgun, Penny Farthing, Scissors

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

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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 experts craft gorgeous fishing rods.

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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 been done for centuries.

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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, craftsmen reveal the art of cowboy hat-making.

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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 puts a century-old train back on track.

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8. Brigandine Armour, Stained Glass Window, Umbrella

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

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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 traditional scotch made and stored?

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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 his refurbished three-wheeled vehicle.

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11. Helm, Violin, Globe

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?

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12. Crucible, Steel-Khanjar, Orrery, Bagpipes

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?

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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 the materials and techniques used in making whips.

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