Old Ways

Cooking Over a Fire – Why is It Such An Important Skill?

One of the most basic, and possibly overlooked, things to practice to prepare for the wilderness is cooking your food.…

6 years ago

Everything You Need to Know About the Firebox Camping Stove

It’s no secret that from time to time, every camper hits a snag when lunchtime comes. Preparing a fire, getting…

6 years ago

The Paddle Steamer & the Expansion of America

Part of the romantic image we all share of the Old West is that of the paddle steamer plying her…

6 years ago

Medieval Caravan Trade – Insights into Trading Caravans in Ancient Times

Trading caravans probably began at about the same time that people started building cities. Nobody is really sure when the…

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Ancient Weapons – Colonel Bowie’s Knife

As firearms became more common and popular, one of the casualties was the sword. While swords still existed, they were…

6 years ago

The Brief & Fiery History of the Pony Express

There’s a saying that no matter how fast computers and internet speeds get, they’re not fast enough. Our insatiable desire…

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Survival Shelter – The American Indian Teepee

If there is anything that is symbolic of the American Indian, it is the teepee. Yet, surprisingly enough, most Indian…

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Ancient Weapons – Trebuchets and Catapults

Talk to any student of military history and they will tell you that there are three historic combat arms: infantry,…

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Survival Shelter – A Sapling Hut

Building a shelter in the wild can be challenging. It has to be made of existing materials and has to…

6 years ago

Texas Rangers: Formed to Deal With Raids on Settlers by the Comanche

Texas is unique among the states in many ways. Of all the states in the Union, it is the only…

6 years ago