Trained FERRETS in action. Hunting rabbits to save vineyards and control this pest

"Masonry" of the past with reeds: hand-woven walls for use in construction

COD. Salted and naturally dried as it was 25 years ago (artisanal and with machinery)

Raising WATER with an old WATERWHEEL and PLANKS: 60 years diverting it without pumps for irrigation

Firewood cut without orders from the kings. Transported by donkeys and used for cooking

The precious SAFFRON. The most demanding and meticulous work in the fields to obtain this red gold

Pharmacists of the 19th century. Birth record and prescription case from a pharmacy in 1863

Garden PEPPERS: without chemicals and with the patience of the gardener. Cultivation and harvesting

HEALTH INSPECTION of 200 COWS in high mountain areas. Veterinary search and control in the Pyrenees

Soap made with pig and sheep fats. Homemade preparation and its use in the laundry room

Cave paintings. Painting as in prehistoric times with feathers, bones and natural pigments

Transhumance of bees to the high mountains. An ancient art of following the flowering seasons

The blacksmith who forged millions of horseshoes from the age of 16 and their placement on horses

Kneading clay with the feet: primitive pottery. An ancestral technique without machines

Harness made of hair, hemp, and wool for securing and transporting loads on pack animals

Small carnivores facing extinction. The life of a naturalist protecting foxes and other animals

Natural baskets that last for decades—and without plastic! 50 years weaving wicker on the riverbank

High-quality (and tasty) free-range chickens. Raising and stews: rice with crests and with mushrooms

Grafting grapevines: The craft that saved vineyards and wine from extinction in Europe

The CARPET MAKERS. 300 YEARS of making handcrafted carpets as a family

Marzipan figurines and other Christmas sweets. Almonds and sugar for their artisanal preparation

Quality OLIVES. Hand-picked from the tree for consumption in brine and homemade oil

Homemade eco-friendly rope made with esparto grass and hemp by a master rope maker

Rabbit buried underground and cooked over embers. Delicious homemade rabbit recipes

Fishing with a 70-year-old bamboo rod and a hand-cranked reel! | Trout fishing in the river

Authentic steel boots, handmade by a master shoemaker. Step-by-step construction

Eco-friendly mattress made from freshly sheared pure wool. Chemical-free and handmade

Forest trades. More than 20 jobs that have disappeared (or are now mechanized)

The tanner. Transforming raw hides into leather | The shocking process that no one shows

PRIMITIVE FIRE: 3 REAL ways to light it with stones, wood, and fungi, just like in PREHISTORY

Charcoal makers. Construction and firing of a traditional charcoal kiln to obtain vegetable charcoal

Backpacks and shoes made from a single material: natural leather. Items that last a lifetime

Homemade flute made with vulture bones: the oldest musical instrument in the world

Storing grass and ferns for winter. An ancient system for feeding animals

Draft horses: heroes of the mountains after a fire. Dangerous removal of burnt logs

Rural women: the invisible (and fundamental) engine of the family economy of yesteryear

Curdled shepherd's cheese with dried thistle flowers cooked slowly at home

Zinc gargoyle for draining rainwater from the roof. Creativity and tradition in its manufacture

Straw saddle for carrying weight on horses and donkeys. 10 hours of handcrafted construction

The donkey, man's best friend in the village and in the countryside. Strength and nobility

The men of the fields: guardians of the wheat. The hard work of the reapers and threshers

Primitive iron reduction furnace at over 1200°C. Transforming minerals into iron as in the past

Homemade hams and sausages in the village. The pork tradition that fed our elders

The olive tree, the "immortal" tree of the Mediterranean. Ancient secrets and techniques

Natural refuge in the mountains to rest after 15 hours of hard work every day

Raw wool transformed with centuries-old machines: cleaning, dyeing, drying on the roofs and carding

The CARRIERS. Making a CARRIAGE from the WHEEL to the BOX and its manual decoration

Endangered turkeys. Breeding, care, and traditional cooking of this unique breed

Roman arrow-firing war machine: giant crossbow. DIY step-by-step assembly

Hemp cultivation. Months of hard work transforming its fibers into handcrafted fabrics

Fishing in the river with a glass bottle. Old funnel traps are now banned

Resiners: Extracting the liquid gold of pine. Using the resin in chewing gum, varnishes and more

The most surprising "human" cake. Handmade with feathers and sweets for a traditional wedding

Home remedies with wild plants and roots: Syrups, deodorant, bad breath and much more

When there were no washing machines | The washhouse: a meeting place for women in the village

The last bell ringers. When the bells announced fires, storms, prayers, and the dead

The night watchman. Guardian of the night (now gone) for the safety of the citizen

Leather gaiters to protect and warm the legs. The lost art of saddlery

Fight the flu with rum and sugar. Homemade liqueur with secret ingredients

Village hairstyles for wealthy women: buns, headdresses, and traditional braids