An insider's look at the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.
The explosive secrets of platinum production are revealed.
A plant is turned into candy, and traditional weaving is used to make lace.
A vegetable satisfies sweet cravings, and rubber gets the party popping.
Blacksmiths unlock the ancient secrets of the infamous damask steel blade.
Companies make oodles of noodles and charcoal the old-fashioned way.
A family grows grapes on a grand scale, and engineers create new showers.
Astronauts are protected from a hostile environment with space suits.
Craftsmen reveal the three-hundred-year-old secret to hand making violins.
A factory reveals the genius behind a favourite teatime accompaniment.