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Beautiful to look at in full bloom, the sunny orange calendula – also known as marigold – has a wealth...

When we hear of survival stories, we commonly hear of people who were trapped in the wilderness in exotic locations...

Some nuclear events are survivable. Much depends on the type of event and your proximity to ground zero. Event possibilities...

From injury to disease, pain is a very common ailment or symptom that can take down the toughest of the...

In life and prepping some things just make too much sense. When I first caught wind of the Earthbag I...

Stockpiling food is a key part of being prepared. Even if you have the skills and space to grow your...

As a survival substance, potassium permanganate is arguably one of the most beneficial. The 4 oxygen atoms in the compound...

One of the best and tastiest ways to conserve meat is to smoke it. The meat is delicious, and if...

Modern surveillance technology can be scarily effective, and it’s getting better all the time. The first night vision device I...

This article takes into consideration only the effects of a nuclear EMP, not a solar flare. A solar flare would...

Across the table from a government worker I was discussing the importance of emergency food. The discussion was centered on...

Millions of Americans are concerned about the overbearing power of the government. They are preparing for a time when the...

A lot of the Egg Substitutes out there are good for baking, but what about when you have the urge...

You’ll be totally surprised to find out that many of the flowers that you have around your house are not only...

More than 180 Americans have left America for Syria to join ISIS. These are born and raised American citizens. And...

This is an awesome article that I wrote for Survivopedia. And although not all of them are survival skills, I...

How Much Does a Nuclear Bunker Cost? I know that having a nuclear bunker might sound like too much even...

My first thought after watching National Geographic’s American Blackout was how a tiny amount of time and money could have...

Just a bit of food for thought… While I’m writing this article I’m thinking what’s the best thing to do?...

Plantain, not to be confused with the banana type fruit, also called Plantain, is a plant which can be found...

A hundred years ago 70% of all medicines were made from plants. Most of them are still being used today,...

When we'll have no running water, no hyperactive emergency services, no electricity... we are going to turn back to what...

Editor's Note: A huge EMP is like opening a Pandora Box: 1 - At a community level because we haven't...

This is a nice trick to know when SHTF (low ammunition) or in an “I really need a slug right...

Whether you want to secure the perimeter of your home, your bug out location or a camp site, this DIY...

Dr. Peter Pry (Executive Director of the Task Force on National and Homeland Security) warns that the consequences - of...

Editor’s Note: Powdered Eggs are cheap, lightweight, nutritious and can last up to 10 years without refrigeration. If it weren’t...

The most important thing you should know about antibiotics! Never expect a doctor to phone-in a prescription for an antibiotic...

“For over four decades of the Cold War the world lived under the threat of nuclear annihilation. Nuclear powers spent...

“Most of us are so used to running out to the supermarket or to Wal-Mart for whatever we need that...