by Survival Blog | Nov 2, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
November 2, 1947: American aviator and filmmaker Howard Hughes piloted the Spruce Goose, an eight-engine wooden flying boat intended to carry 750 passengers, on its only flight—one mile. — On November 2, 1917, British Foreign Secretary Arthur James Balfour submitted...
by Survival Blog | Nov 2, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
If the key to survival planning is about awareness, then start with becoming aware of the government of your own community. I don’t know about your town. But in my town, being a team player in local government means ignoring and promoting incompetence and tolerating...
by Survival Blog | Nov 1, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
Greenwood crafts are essential to the preparedness community. It allows us to create what we need on the move or on homesteads, the things we need to keep going. This is why I have written this article on the practice of bodgery, a sect of greenwood crafts. Bodger....
by Survival Blog | Nov 1, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
100 years ago today, November 1st, 1923, was the birthday of science fiction writer Gordon R. Dickson (born 1923, died January 31, 2001). Many of his novels and short stories, such as Wolf and Iron have survivalist themes. The photo above was taken at a science...
by Survival Blog | Nov 1, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
Welcome to SurvivalBlog’s Precious Metals Month in Review, where we take a look at “the month that was” in precious metals. Each month, we cover gold’s performance and the factors that affect gold prices. What Did Gold Do in October? Gold gained $139 in October....
by Survival Blog | Oct 31, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
On October 31, 1941, after nearly 15 years of work, the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the Black Hills of South Dakota was completed; the colossal sculpture features the heads of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham...
by Survival Blog | Oct 31, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
It is very important to keep accurate records of purchases, insurance polices, banking information, and other useful data. Organizing and maintaining files are not something most people (including myself) like to do but it makes life easier in the end. A little extra...
by Survival Blog | Oct 31, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
Jonathan Rawles (my #1 Son) has announced that he has set aside his other career and will now be devoting all of his time to SurvivalRealty.com, and related ventures. This means that he will be able to greatly expand the number of listed properties and have properties...
by Survival Blog | Oct 30, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
Henry Tudor, who was crowned King Henry VII on this day in 1485, founded the Tudor dynasty, ended the Wars of the Roses, used his children’s marriages to build alliances, and signed treaties that increased England‘s power. The Soviets detonated Tsar Bomba over Novaya...
by Survival Blog | Oct 30, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
Gloves protect hands. When I am cleaning the outside wood boiler, gloves protect my hands from burns. When I am clearing snow, gloves protect my hands from frostbite. When I am using a chainsaw, gloves protect my hands from cuts and scrapes. Overview In recent months,...
