Category: Old Ways
In the 1960s octopus wrestling was a popular sport – a diver would fight an octopus & drag it to the surface
Octopus wrestling involves a diver grappling with a large octopus in shallow water and dragging it to the surface. Octopus wrestling was most popular on…
800 year old boat unearthed in Cambodia
While working near an Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia, local laborers have accidentally stumbled upon a unique boat that dates back to the 13th…
Beautiful collection of old photographs capturing the everyday life of the Inuit
Inuit are the indigenous peoples who have traditionally inhabited the northern circumpolar region from eastern Siberia (Russia), across Alaska (United States), Canada, and Greenland. While…
Portraits of the ingenious Kwakiutl tribe, taken 100 years ago
Edward Sheriff Curtis was an American ethnologist and photographer best known for his amazing project “The North American Indian” that consist of a vast photo collection of the…
Primitive Brazilian Tribe Discovered Living as Their Ancestors did 20,000-Years-Ago
Photographs by Ricardo Stuckert have emerged of a tribe from the Amazonian rainforest that has had no contact with the outside world. It was purely…
We Didn’t know These 3 Things About Matches – The ‘fire inch sticks’
The history of the humble match is far more complex than you would imagine. Matches were once expensive, dangerous and rare, even though today they’re…
Swimming In Cold Water – Here Are Some Tidbits to Think About
The thought of jumping into water that’s near arctic temperatures lacks any sort of appeal for many, many people. There are some people, however, who…
4 Unexpected Ways To Start A Fire In An Emergency
Every outdoor enthusiast knows that you need simple burning materials to start your campfire. It’s a well-known fact. For most situations, a handful of dry…
Can A Bottle Of Water Be Used To Start A Fire – Yes It Can
Can you really make a fire with a bottle of water? More specifically: can you concentrate the rays of the sun through the water, in a…
For 40 Years, This Russian Family Was Cut Off From All Human Contact, Unaware of WWII
The Siberian taiga is one of the most isolated places in the world. It is also one of the most difficult terrains to travel through…