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Roman Siege of Masada: Ancient Engineering for Modern Preppers
The Roman Siege of Masada is one of those fascinating stories that continues to teach future generations. If ONLY we listen… Masada is a fortress in Israel, built over 2,000 years ago on top of a mountain above the Dead Sea. Today, it is one of the most popular tourist...
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10 Most Common Holes in Your Preparedness Plan (It’s Worse Than You Think)
Some people believe that any bit of prep is better than no prep. While it sounds great in theory, it isn’t necessarily true. The problem is that, if you haven’t lived through a catastrophic emergency, you can easily overlook things that you really need. Just recently, my family simulated a...
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The Danger of Smart Cities: They May Cost You Your Freedom
Once upon a time, the cartoon The Jetsons, the movie The Terminator, and the computer game The Sims all were viewed as entertainment. But with the rise of smart cities, these forms of entertainment seem more like a prophecy. As the government utilizes more advanced technology and the Internet of...
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Financial Repression: The Government’s Secret Weapon against Freedom
Throughout history, governments have employed various tactics to pay down their debt by stealing from you and me. It’s called financial repression. And just like the name sounds, it’s a way to maintain their power, control our finances, and benefit at the expense of "we the people." Some of the...
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Food Independence Lessons from the Amish
Imagine a world where the supply chain crumbles and the grid goes down. For most of us, it would be a catastrophe. But for the Amish, it’s just another day. They'll keep on eating like nothing happened, because they’ve truly mastered food independence. With a population of about a quarter...
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Should You Keep Your Garden on the Down-Low?
Urban and suburban veggie gardens are now bad for the environment. We’re not making this up. According to a University of Michigan internationally led study, “Fruits and vegetables grown in urban farms and gardens have a carbon footprint that is, on average, six times greater than conventionally grown produce.” The...
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7 Ways to Instantly Upgrade Your Food Supply
Spring has sprung, and there’s no better time than now to evaluate your emergency food supply—and upgrade it. With what’s going on in our country and the rest of the world, it’s time to take stock and make sure your family is prepared for whatever happens next. Do you have...
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Ecocide: A Good Idea That Ends in Total Control
People in Flint, Michigan, suffered—and some are still suffering—from water contamination in their municipal water supply. Yet no public officials have ever been held criminally responsible for the Flint water crisis. Shouldn’t causing devastation that hurts so much be considered a crime? Many will say “yes” and claim the crime...
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Beef Shortages Are Coming – Prepare Now
There’s a beef shortage coming. In February 2024, the USDA announced that the American beef industry hit a record low with beef cattle inventory dropping to 28.2 million this year—the lowest levels since the 1970s. Agricultural economists blame it on an ongoing drought, along with high feed costs and inflation....
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10 Veggies That Produce the Highest Yield
When it comes to taking care of yourself and your loved ones, food is your top priority. Unfortunately, too many rely on grocery stores, meal delivery services, and the fragile supply chain for food. But when worse comes to worst, food will be harder and harder to find. The people...
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No Farmers. No Future.
Take a minute and consider this recent Science Daily article titled: “The number of the world's farms to halve by 2100.” According to the article, “New research shows the number of farms globally will shrink from 616 million in 2020 to 272 million in 2100, posing significant risks to the...
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Wartime Diets That Saved Nations
Starvation and food insecurity are war tactics. For instance, we’ve heard about how Hitler starved those in concentration camps. But did you know he planned to limit food far beyond concentration camps? According to National Geographic, “Nazi Germany drew up a ‘Hunger Plan’ during World War II that, had it been...