Category: Old Ways

Siberians are the best at rescuing sinking vehicles in frozen lakes

When a local Siberian told a photographer that “we are Buryat people and we have brains”, he didn’t know how to take this new information,…

10 of the oldest and biggest trees in the world

Trees have been around for millions of years and are the extremely important to almost all animal life on Earth, as they produce oxygen for…

The ultimate survival food – Bugs you can eat (if you have to)

When it comes to finding food in a survival situation, bugs are not a bad idea. Don’t make that “No, not me!” face, because when…

How Did Richard Proenneke Die? Exploring the Wilderness Legacy of Richard Proenneke

Only a few places in the US are more isolated and more beautiful than the Twin Lakes region of Alaska. Maybe that’s why Richard Proenneke,…

Worldwide our wilderness is rapidly disappearing

Not many years ago, most of the Earth was covered with jungles and forests, sprawling savannas, and vast deserts. But, it seems like these days…

Spectacular ancient theaters that you can still visit

The theaters in ancient Athens, Greece were considered the highest form of art significant for the whole population. The legends and stories performed in front…

Camouflage yourself in a hostile environment

In a survival situation, the last thing you’ll wish for is to be seen by a potential predator. You may find camouflage very useful for…

Top 10 Bartering Commodities For A Disaster

In a grid down scenario where the power grid goes out and you no longer have access to grocery stores, sporting goods stores, and restaurants,…

Meet the First Woman to Cycle Around the World (in 1895)

In the 1800s most women couldn’t ride a bicycle. In fact, most of them wouldn’t. It was an age of long billowing skirts, where woman’s…

Start a fire anywhere

Start a fire anywhere: 6 ways around wet wood

You may know how to start a fire in your wood stove at home. It’s pretty easy to get one going in the dry desert…