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The Best Episodes of History in the Making

Every episode of History in the Making ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of 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...
Genre:Documentary
Network:Quest

Best Episodes Summary

"Garand, Barrel, Sports Balls" is the best rated episode of "History in the Making". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/25/2018. This episode scored NaN points higher than the second highest rated, "Armour, Engraving, Printing".

  • Garand, Barrel, Sports Balls
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    #1 - Garand, Barrel, Sports Balls

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/25/2018

    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 methods and American leather sports balls from the 19th century.

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  • Armour, Engraving, Printing
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    #2 - Armour, Engraving, Printing

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/2/2018

    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 how Baird Scott handcrafts a beaver fur top hat.

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  • Viking Shield, Illuminated Manuscript, Cheese
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    #3 - Viking Shield, Illuminated Manuscript, Cheese

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/9/2018

    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, Jonathan White makes one hundred percent handmade delicious traditional cottage cheese.

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  • Katana, Daguerreotype, Electric Guitar
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    #4 - Katana, Daguerreotype, Electric Guitar

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/16/2018

    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 daguerreotype method developed in the 1830s. Finally, Rick Kelly makes a hand-made electric guitar using wood from New York buildings.

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  • Bowie Knife, Windsor Chair, Chocolate
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    #5 - Bowie Knife, Windsor Chair, Chocolate

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/23/2018

    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 Gooch handcrafts a traditional Windsor chair. Finally, Roger Rodriguez makes early industrial-style small batch chocolate from his own cocoa beans using traditional methods.

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  • Viking Spear, Blown Glass, Beer
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    #6 - Viking Spear, Blown Glass, Beer

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/30/2018

    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 mouth-blowing, similar to medieval Venice. Finally, Ed Koren brews small batch Indian Pale Ale with a method developed by the British in the 1860s.

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  • Claymore Sword, Wool, Boomerang
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    #7 - Claymore Sword, Wool, Boomerang

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/6/2018

    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 makes one by hand. We also see Jennifer Osborn making old-style wool with old tools from her farm. Finally, John Cryderman makes the throwing stick, a boomerang that people have used for millennia.

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  • Kukri Knife, Paper, Brooms
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    #8 - Kukri Knife, Paper, Brooms

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/13/2018

    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 from bamboo growing in her own farm. Finally, we see sisters Sarah and Mary Schweiger making handmade shaker-style brooms from natural materials.

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  • Longbow, Horseshoe, Corset
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    #9 - Longbow, Horseshoe, Corset

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/20/2018

    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 makes horseshoes by hand. Finally, Melanie Talkington shows you how to make old-style corset by hand.

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  • Rondel Dagger, Clay Pottery, Jeans
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    #10 - Rondel Dagger, Clay Pottery, Jeans

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/27/2018

    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 techniques and digs clay from his own property. Jeans were born in the 1870s when American workers needed durable workwear. At the end of the episode Anthony Lupesco makes old-style jeans with his own hands.

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  • Wildcat, Wheel, Diddley Bow
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    #11 - Wildcat, Wheel, Diddley Bow

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 7/4/2018

    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 lying on the bottom of the lake for 70 years. We also see craftsman Hugh Shelton using century-old methods to build a spoked wheel. Finally, music lover Kevin Edwards makes an African-based diddley bow single-string instrument.

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  • Gauntlets, Neolithic Toolkit, Wooden Clogs
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    #12 - Gauntlets, Neolithic Toolkit, Wooden Clogs

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/5/2019

    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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  • Pirate Cutlass, Bowl and Spoon, Wallpaper
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    #13 - Pirate Cutlass, Bowl and Spoon, Wallpaper

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 3/5/2019

    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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  • Shotgun, Penny Farthing, Scissors
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    #14 - Shotgun, Penny Farthing, Scissors

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/12/2019

    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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  • Universal Carrier, Bomber Jacket, Fly Fishing Rods
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    #15 - Universal Carrier, Bomber Jacket, Fly Fishing Rods

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/12/2019

    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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  • Neon Sign, Cowboy Boots, Maple Syrup
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    #16 - Neon Sign, Cowboy Boots, Maple Syrup

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 3/19/2019

    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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  • 45-Calibre Luger, Messenger Bag, Cowboy Hat
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    #17 - 45-Calibre Luger, Messenger Bag, Cowboy Hat

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 3/19/2019

    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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  • Dane Axe, Stone Mill Flour, Steam Train
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    #18 - Dane Axe, Stone Mill Flour, Steam Train

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 3/26/2019

    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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  • Brigandine Armour, Stained Glass Window, Umbrella
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    #19 - Brigandine Armour, Stained Glass Window, Umbrella

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/26/2019

    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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  • Motorcycle, Scythe, Whisky
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    #20 - Motorcycle, Scythe, Whisky

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 4/2/2019

    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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  • Morning Star, Microcar, Signet Ring
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    #21 - Morning Star, Microcar, Signet Ring

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 4/2/2019

    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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  • Helm, Violin, Globe
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    #22 - Helm, Violin, Globe

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 4/9/2019

    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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  • Crucible, Steel-Khanjar, Orrery, Bagpipes
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    #23 - Crucible, Steel-Khanjar, Orrery, Bagpipes

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 4/9/2019

    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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  • Mustang, Enigma, Bullwhip
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    #24 - Mustang, Enigma, Bullwhip

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 4/9/2019

    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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