History In the Making

Artisans forge the Greek hoplite soldier's breastplate; making a print using early industrial wood engraving; creating a beaver fur top hat.

Artisans recreate a Viking shield; creating a hand-crafted illuminated manuscript; making traditional cheese.

Craftspeople make the katana, the samurai's weapon of choice; a handmade electric guitar.

Using traditional methods, craftspeople make a huge Bowie knife and early industrial-style small batch of chocolate.

Artisans create an intimidating Viking spear, a gorgeous blown glass dragon goblet and small batch Indian Pale Ale, all using traditional methods.

Artisans create the Gurkha warriors Kukri Knife, paper from bamboo and shaker-style brooms.