History in the Making (2018) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch History in the Making online in HD.
History in the Making — Storyline
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.
Across the nation and around the world, there are craftsmen who are creating unique items using the same methods from decades, centuries, even millennia in the past. This growing number of experts are producing handcrafted goods which are astonishingly beautiful, tough as nails and coveted the world over. The process of watching them work is not just fascinating: it also gives us a dynamic, living glimpse back in time to see how some of the most significant items in history were made.
In each 30-minute episode, History in the Making will vividly present the process – using the original techniques – in the recreation of three items: a tool, a weapon, a machine or a vehicle of historical importance. Combining the joy of discovering how things are made with the fascinating historical facts that surround them; this is the show that reveals History in the Making.
Cast & Crew
History in the Making — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2018-04-25 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | Quest |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 10/10 (1 votes) |
History in the Making — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Garand, Barrel, Sports Balls (2018-04-25) — In the opening episode of the new series, Nick Kaikkonen returns the legendary M1 Garand rifle to its former glory. Plus, we also create wooden whiskey barrel using traditional met
- E2: Armour, Engraving, Printing (2018-05-02) — Blacksmith Robb Martin forges a hoplite soldier's breastplate in the same way as ancient Greeks did. We also take a look at wood engraving, a traditional printing press, and see ho
- E3: Viking Shield, Illuminated Manuscript, Cheese (2018-05-09) — Blacksmith Robb Martin manufactures a Viking shield of iron, leather and wood. We also see Randy Asplund hand-craft an illuminated manuscript using ancient techniques. Finally, Jon
- E4: Katana, Daguerreotype, Electric Guitar (2018-05-16) — Craftspeople Gabriel and Michael Bell make a traditional Japanese samurai's weapon of choice, the katana sword. Next, we see Mike Robinson taking a photograph using the daguerreoty
- E5: Bowie Knife, Windsor Chair, Chocolate (2018-05-23) — In this episode traditional methods are used by craftspeople to recreate historic items, first Doug Morlock handmakes a huge legendary American Bowie knife. We also see how Scott G
- E6: Viking Spear, Blown Glass, Beer (2018-05-30) — Artisan Darrell Markewitz makes an intimidating Viking spear in his workshop using ancient traditional methods. William Gudenrath shows how a glass dragon goblet is created by mout
- E7: Claymore Sword, Wool, Boomerang (2018-06-06) — Traditional crafts people use traditional methods to create legendary objects. The Claymore sword is a Scottish legend and in this episode craftsman Matthew Bujaki traditionally ma
- E8: Kukri Knife, Paper, Brooms (2018-06-13) — Artisans use time-honoured methods to create classic items, first blacksmith Ryu Lim makes the traditional Kukri knife of the Nepalese Gurkha warriors. Gibby Waitzkin makes paper f
- E9: Longbow, Horseshoe, Corset (2018-06-20) — Jamie MacDonald makes English Longbows using wood that has been dried for five years. The horseshoe was invented about 1500 years ago. Now we see how farrier blacksmith Doug Buck m
- E10: Rondel Dagger, Clay Pottery, Jeans (2018-06-27) — Artisans use traditional methods to create iconic historical artefacts. David Burress shows how a rondel dagger is forged by hand. Josh Copus makes ceramic pottery using ancient te
- E11: Wildcat, Wheel, Diddley Bow (2018-07-04) — Second World War fanatics restore American Wildcat fighter plane, which enjoyed a high reputation during World War II. Greg Ward and his team are restoring Wildcat, which has been
Season 2
- E1: Gauntlets, Neolithic Toolkit, Wooden Clogs (2019-03-05) — 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.
- E2: Pirate Cutlass, Bowl and Spoon, Wallpaper (2019-03-05) — A father and daughter team revive the art of hand-turning wooden bowls. And, an expert makes block-printed wallpaper the old-fashioned way.
- E3: Shotgun, Penny Farthing, Scissors (2019-03-12) — Expert craftsmen make a shotgun by hand. Traditional tools recreate the iconic penny-farthing bicycle and an expert creates stunning scissors by hand.
- E4: Universal Carrier, Bomber Jacket, Fly Fishing Rods (2019-03-12) — Artisans restore the Universal Carrier to its WWII glory. A family continue producing an iconic leather jacket, and experts craft gorgeous fishing rods.
- E5: Neon Sign, Cowboy Boots, Maple Syrup (2019-03-19) — 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.
- E6: 45-Calibre Luger, Messenger Bag, Cowboy Hat (2019-03-19) — 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.
- E7: Dane Axe, Stone Mill Flour, Steam Train (2019-03-26) — 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.
- E8: Brigandine Armour, Stained Glass Window, Umbrella (2019-03-26) — Expert craftsmen recreate ancient brigandine armour. Plus, artisans create stained-glass windows in an historic church and make umbrellas in the traditional way.
- E9: Motorcycle, Scythe, Whisky (2019-04-02) — 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?
- E10: Morning Star, Microcar, Signet Ring (2019-04-02) — 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.
- E11: Helm, Violin, Globe (2019-04-09) — 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?
- E12: Crucible, Steel-Khanjar, Orrery, Bagpipes (2019-04-09) — 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?
- E13: Mustang, Enigma, Bullwhip (2019-04-09) — 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does History in the Making have? 2 season(s) with 24 episodes.
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