How To Make Everything Courses

Recreated Ancient Medicines and Their Tests

Recreating ancient medicines and testing them with Bill Gates, exploring historical remedies and modern pandemic prevention strategies through hands-on experiments and insightful discussions.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Making Dr. Stone Gas Mask From Scratch

Learn to create a functional gas mask using primitive techniques inspired by the anime Dr. Stone. Explore knife-making, leatherwork, and activated charcoal production in this hands-on DIY project.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Sword That Ended the World - At Least the Bronze Age

Explore the creation of a sword that symbolizes the end of the Bronze Age, delving into ancient metallurgy, warfare, and historical significance.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Grow a T-Shirt in Only 3 Years

Explore the intricate process of creating a t-shirt from scratch, from growing cotton to dyeing and printing, in this engaging DIY journey spanning three years.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Melting Dragonglass to Cast an Obsidian Axe

Explore the process of recreating a Game of Thrones-inspired obsidian and metal axe through melting dragonglass and casting techniques.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Stone Age to Bronze Age - Speedrunning Human Technology

Explore humanity's technological journey from Stone Age to Bronze Age through hands-on demonstrations of ancient techniques, from fire-making to metalworking, agriculture, and early engineering.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Does This 2,000-Year-Old Steam Engine Work? - Recreating Hero's Aeolipile

Recreating Hero's aeolipile to test if the first steam engine could be functional. Exploring the potential for an earlier industrial revolution through ancient technology.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The History of the World in 4 Beers

Explore human history through the evolution of beer, from ancient Sumerian brews to modern pilsners, with practical brewing demonstrations and historical context spanning 4,000 years.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Humans Fought for 20,000 Years - Spears, Crossbows and Greek Fire

Explore the evolution of human weaponry across 20,000 years, from primitive spear-throwers to complex crossbows and Greek Fire, with hands-on demonstrations and historical context.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Busting DaVinci's Balls - Testing Leonardo's Ball Bearing Design

Explore the recreation and testing of DaVinci's ball bearing design to discover if his invention truly offered superior performance compared to modern alternatives.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Exploring the History of Gunpowder with the First Hand Cannon

Explore the history of gunpowder through the recreation of an ancient hand cannon artifact, delving into historical weaponry while carefully avoiding modern firearm classification.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Recreating the First Gunpowder Weapons - From Fireballs to Fire Arrows

Explore early gunpowder weapons through hands-on experiments, from fireballs to fire arrows. Discover the history and evolution of these revolutionary armaments.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Could This Electric Engine Have Started the Industrial Revolution Early?

Explore how the first practical electric motor could have revolutionized industry before steam engines, examining early electrical innovations and their potential historical impact.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

When Is the Best Time to Stab Someone - Stone vs Bronze vs Iron Age

Explore the evolution of cutting and stabbing tools across Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages through hands-on testing to determine which era produced the most effective weapons.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Building and Testing Leonardo da Vinci's Windmill Design

Experience a hands-on journey through building and testing a functional replica of Leonardo da Vinci's windmill design, from constructing the mechanical head and gears to assembling the sail system.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video