History in the Making

Artisans restore the World War II rifle the M1 Garand, create barrels using centuries old methods and create American sports balls from the 19th and early 20th century.

Crafts people forge the Greek hoplite soldier's breastplate, make a print using early industrial wood engraving and moveable type printing and create a classic beaver fur top hat.

Artisans recreate a Viking shield, hand craft an illuminated manuscript and make traditional delicious cheese.

Expert crafts people make the katana, the samurai's weapon of choice, take the delicate daguerreotype photograph, and handmade electric guitars using wood from demolished but historic New York City buildings.

Using traditional methods historic icons, the huge Bowie Knife, the classic Windsor Chair, and early industrial style small batch chocolate are created.

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 the legendary Claymore Sword, old style wool and the boomerang and throwing stick.

Artisans use time-honoured methods to create the Gurkha warriors Kukri Knife, paper from bamboo, and shaker style brooms.

Traditional crafts people make the English Longbow, horseshoes, and old-style corsets.

Iconic historical artifacts the Rondel Dagger, ceramic pottery and old-style jeans are made with traditional methods.

World War II aficionados restore a Wildcat fighter plane, a craftsman creates a spoked wheel using century old methods and a music lover makes a Diddley Bow and Cigar Box Guitar.

A World War II Jeep is restored, a Carillon Bell is created, and the Hudson Bay Axe is forged by artisans.

Traditional crafts people make a historically accurate crossbow, weave textiles with early industrial machines, and restore Alexander Graham Bell's original model of telephone.