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

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

River Power - The Secret of Ancient Metalworking

Discover how 1st century engineers harnessed river power to fuel bellows for iron casting, recreating ancient metalworking techniques in this hands-on engineering experiment.

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

I Built the First Power Plant - 1800s Electrical Generator from Kinetic Energy

Discover how to build a 1800s power generator that sparked the industrial age by converting kinetic energy into electrical energy through hands-on historical recreation.

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

I Made the First Lighter - NOT A GUN

Discover how to recreate the first historical lighter by exploring flintlock technology and building your own functional fire-starting device from scratch.

• YouTube
• 10 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

Improving DaVinci's Machine for High-Precision Screw Manufacturing

Discover how to enhance DaVinci's original screw-making machine design to create precise threaded screws using ancient techniques and modern improvements for future applications.

• YouTube
• 16 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

My 10-Year Quest to Make Glass from Scratch - Full Journey

Embark on a decade-long journey of glass-making experiments, learning from failures and discoveries to master the ancient craft of creating glass from raw materials.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Build a Glass Studio from Scratch - Without Going Bankrupt

Discover how to construct an affordable DIY glassblowing studio and glory hole for under $1000 without breaking the bank in this practical 17-minute guide.

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