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Cold War Preparedness: The Fallout Shelter Movement and Modern-Day Survival
During the Cold War, the looming threat of nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union gripped the nation with fear. The United States government, in an effort to prepare its citizens for the unthinkable, promoted the construction of fallout shelters—fortified spaces designed to protect families from the...
The Siege of Leningrad: 872 Days of Survival Lessons
One of the longest and deadliest sieges, the Siege of Leningrad, occurred in the Soviet Union during World War II. Not only were those trapped within Leningrad in danger from military forces, but they were also trapped in some of the most extreme conditions imaginable. Those who survived...
10 Signs You’re Living in a Collapsing Society
Throughout history, mighty civilizations have risen and fallen. Their collapse wasn't sudden, but a gradual process driven by internal decay. As historian Will Durant noted: A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself within. The essential causes of Rome’s decline lay in her people, her...
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...
12 Lost Skills the Founders Knew That America Needs Now
Our lives are much easier today than when our forefathers fought for independence. While they strived to be independent and self-reliant, many Americans today increasingly rely on technology. Each new generation becomes a little less independent and a little more dependent on tools that won’t help them much if the...
10 Legendary American Warriors: What They Teach about Preparedness
We don’t know where we would be without the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. All we can do is recognize them and honor them. The same can be said for those who continue to serve our country. This Memorial Day, we hope you can...
Solar Cycle 25 Is Here: Are You Ready?
Brace yourself for blackouts and the failure of GPS systems, satellites, and internet connection. Solar Cycle 25 is about to rock our world with major solar storms as the cycle reaches its peak. Solar Cycle 25 began its 11-year cycle in 2019, with the highest level of activity occurring now...
Ancient Preparedness Lessons Still True Today
Believe it or not, Jesus knew a thing or two about preparedness. In fact, during the Last Supper, He told his disciples many important things as they ate this meal, including introducing communion and informing Peter he would deny Jesus three times before the rooster crowed. You are likely familiar with these...
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...
Lessons from the WWII Ghost Army: How to Protect Your Home with Decoy Tactics
We’re all familiar with the story of The Trojan Horse and how it allowed soldiers to infiltrate enemy lines in secret. It’s a popular story - and for good reason. However, my favorite war decoy story occurred much more recently and involved the US military. During the final year of...
How to Barter in a Post-Currency World: Insights from Post-WWII Germany
Imagine trading fur coats and family heirlooms for potatoes. If it sounds far-fetched, it’s not. It happened in post-WWII Germany when their economy collapsed. When their currency effectively became worthless and people were barely surviving under the rationing system, citizens took it upon themselves to barter their way to survival....
Lessons in Emergency Preparedness from Joseph
With Easter approaching, it feels like the right time to introduce (or re-introduce) you to the Bible hero Joseph. No, not Joseph as in Mary and Joseph. I’m talking about the Old Testament Joseph whose story is told in the Book of Genesis. Most often, our understanding of Joseph comes...
