History in the Making

Artisans make medieval gauntlets, stone tools used in prehistoric times and traditional British wooden clogs.

Craftspeople make the type of sword used by pirates, lathe spun bowls and spoons and handmade wallpaper.

This episode reveals the traditional methods for making a shotgun, the surprisingly dangerous penny farthing bicycle and high-end scissors.

Experts restore a World War II era universal carrier, a vehicle somewhere between a tank and a jeep, create the traditional bomber style leather jacket popularized by bikers in the 1950s and gorgeous fly-fishing rods.

High end craftspeople make a traditional neon sign, hand crafted cowboy boots and pure maple syrup.

The 45-calibre luger, a historical oddity, is recreated. A former military man and his wife make traditional messenger bags. The western icon cowboy hat is made with traditional methods.

The working warrior's weapon the Dane Axe is made by hand. A stone mill established in 1730 continues to grind flour. A dedicated team of volunteers puts a centuries old train back on the tracks.

The protection of the everyday soldier, the brigandine, is recreated by a craftsman who looks the part. Stained glass is made the way it's been done for centuries. A historic company makes umbrellas, the perfect blend of function and fashion.

The embodiment of 30th century cool, the motorcycle is lovingly restored. The Grim Reaper's favourite gardening tool is made in a home forge. Bruichladdich distillery shows how they mastered the method of making scotch whisky.

A blacksmith recreates the Morning Star, a brutal clubbing weapon with a cute name. A microcar, a post WWII gas sipping car is restored. An artisan remakes a version of the Black Prince's signet ring, the jewelry he used to authenticate documents.

The favourite head protection of the Knights Templar is recreated. A master craftsman makes a violin using the methods of the Italian masters. We see how a globe is made in the traditional style.

A blacksmith makes steel from scratch and forms it into a traditional Khanjar blade. A craftsman makes an orrery, the mechanical representation of the solar system. An artisan and his team create the iconic Scottish instrument, the bagpipe.

The sports car that started the historic Pony Wars, the Mustang is lovingly restored. An Enigma machine, the iconic coding machine of the Nazis, is restored to working order. A bullwhip is handmade by a former sideshow performer.