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History in the Making

"History in the Making" is a documentary series that reveals the addictive and endlessly entertaining process of making historically significant item using the original, time-honored methods.
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  1. S2 E1 - Gauntlets/Neolithic Toolkit/Wooden Clogs

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    March 19, 2019
    22min
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    Artisans make medieval gauntlets, stone tools used in prehistoric times and traditional British wooden clogs.
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  2. S2 E2 - Pirate Cutlass/Bowl and Spoon/Wallpaper

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    March 25, 2019
    22min
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    Craftspeople make the type of sword used by pirates, lathe spun bowls and spoons and handmade wallpaper.
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  3. S2 E3 - Shotgun/Penny Farthing/Scissors

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    March 26, 2019
    22min
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    This episode reveals the traditional methods for making a shotgun, the surprisingly dangerous penny farthing bicycle and high-end scissors.
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  4. S2 E4 - Universal Carrier/Bomber Jacket/Fly Fishing Rods

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    April 30, 2019
    22min
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    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.
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  5. S2 E5 - Neon Sign/Cowboy Boots/Maple Syrup

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    April 2, 2019
    22min
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    High end craftspeople make a traditional neon sign, hand crafted cowboy boots and pure maple syrup.
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  6. S2 E6 - 45-Calibre Luger/Messenger Bag/Cowboy Hat

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    April 2, 2019
    22min
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    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.
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  7. S2 E7 - Dane Axe/Stone Mill Flour/Steam Train

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    April 9, 2019
    22min
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    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.
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  8. S2 E8 - Brigandine/Stained Glass/Umbrella

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    April 9, 2019
    22min
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    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.
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  9. S2 E9 - Motorcycle/Scythe/Whisky

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    April 16, 2019
    22min
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    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.
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  10. S2 E10 - Morning Star/Microcar/Signet Ring

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    April 16, 2019
    22min
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    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.
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  11. S2 E11 - Helm/Violin/Globe

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    April 23, 2019
    22min
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    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.
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  12. S2 E12 - Crucible Steel-Khanjar/Orrery/Bagpipes

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    April 23, 2019
    22min
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    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.
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  13. S2 E13 - Mustang/Enigma/Bullwhip

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    April 30, 2019
    22min
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    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.
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Directors

Craig ColbyJames BroadleyNaela ChoudharyAmanda Buckiewicz

Producers

Craig Colby

Cast

Keith Rodgers

Studio

FilmRise
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