EVERY FRIDAY Modern Marvels

Witness the innovation, inventions, and incredible feats of mankind. See how these ideas went from dream to reality and transformed our lives.

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June 6, 2025

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Forged in Fire

Frankish Throwing Axes

Four smiths get ready for the ultimate showdown when they are tasked with forging a camp knife out of steel harvested from a barbecue.

8:00A

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12:00A

Forged in Fire

A Very Forged Christmas

It's the most wonderful time of the year in the Forge! Four merry bladesmiths gather 'round the fire to spread holiday cheer.

9:00A

5:00P

1:00A

Forged in Fire

The Chinese War Sword

Four smiths get ready for a cage match when they are tasked with not only freeing their tools from a steel grate, but also forging a knife from it.

10:00A

6:00P

2:00A

Forged in Fire

The Sword in the Stone

Four smiths are on a quest to forge signature blades from various Damascus patterns. A tedious and time-consuming task, only three competitors will be victorious.

11:00A

7:00P

3:00A

Forged in Fire

Charlemagne's Sword

Four smiths crack open crucibles to reveal surprise metals they'll use to forge signature blades. One smith is sent packing while the three remaining competitors are tasked with casting bronze guards.

12:00P

8:00P

4:00A

Forged in Fire

The Spanish Conquistador Sword

Four smiths are faced with recreating the WWII Special Forces Smatchet knife - a knife famous for its versatility on the battlefield.

1:00P

9:00P

5:00A

Forged in Fire

The Pira

Four smiths must navigate stormy seas by making Hada blades from the material harvested from a ship's wheel.

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10:00P

6:00A

Forged in Fire

French Pioneer Sword

Four smiths are out on the farm to salvage steel from old farm equipment to make classic chef knives. Only two smiths will slice and dice their way to the final round.

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