A small crowd of people, bundled up and trekking through a snow storm.

The Great Blizzard of 1888: How Cities Survived a Whiteout Disaster

The Great Blizzard of 1888 offers more than just a glimpse into the past—it's a powerful reminder of the importance of being prepared for the unexpected.
An old-fashioned sailing ship on open water.

Frozen Peril of 1871: Survival Lessons from the Legendary Whaling Escape

Few survival stories have happy endings like the whaling disaster of 1871. Read this story and see what modern-day survival lessons we can learn from it.
A masked robber breaking into a home at night.

7 Items Most Likely to Be Stolen First in a Crisis (And How to Hide Them)

Rather than waiting until the very last minute to prepare, take time today to protect the items most likely to be stolen in a crisis. Read on to learn what they are and how to hide them.
A man in warm clothes stacking cans into a plastic bin in his bunker alongside his dog.

Cold War Preparedness: The Fallout Shelter Movement and Modern-Day Survival

Discover what today's survivalists can learn from the Cold War era's focus on nuclear readiness, and how to prepare.
A group of solider silhouettes on a hill, pictured in black and white.

The Siege of Leningrad: 872 Days of Survival Lessons

The Siege of Leningrad is one of the longest and deadliest sieges in history. What can we learn from this horrific event to help us prepare for extreme emergencies? Find out here.
A family in warm clothes huddled together around a table with lit candles in the center.

How to Find Safe Haven in Massive Unrest

No matter where you live, disasters can turn nice people who simply didn’t prepare into criminals breaking in for food and water. Learn how to make your home safe or find an alternative safe haven.
An aerial view of a suburban neighborhood, flooded with muddy water.

10 Ways FEMA Will Brainwash You This Preparedness Month

FEMA brainwashes people into believing the government will save them after a disaster. Instead of encouraging self-reliance, they encourage government dependence. Find out how to prepare the real way.
Stacks of stone ruins against a sunset sky.

10 Signs You’re Living in a Collapsing Society

Many advanced civilizations have collapsed throughout history. What happened and how do we prevent it from happening again? Look for these signs.
A large suburban home with a dark, smoky sky in the background.

The Survival Conversation You Don't Want to Have (But Need To)

Those who don't prepare will expect you to share your emergency food and survival gear when SHTF. Here's how to let them know they're wrong before they show up.
A small house with boarded-up doors and windows, appearing to have no signs of life.

Navigating the Aftermath: Hiding Signs of Life after Disaster

Whether you're facing a natural disaster, political chaos, or a massive grid failure, criminals will take advantage of your neighborhood… unless you know how to hide signs of life.

People in ancient times in the Middle East stacking stones to build a wall.

Roman Siege of Masada: Ancient Engineering for Modern Preppers

The siege of Masada teaches us a lot about preparedness. From community to problem-solving, here’s what we can learn.

A small scale city with digital mapping above it.

The Danger of Smart Cities: They May Cost You Your Freedom

Smart cities work by continuously monitoring citizens. Make no mistake—smart cities already exist around the world and here in the United States.