Surviving in Victorian Britain On 20 June 1837, Alexandrina Victoria was crowned as queen of Great Britain, and the nation entered into a new era. The Industrial Revolution started in the country in the early 1820s and was in full swing by the time Victoria took the...
Three of the most unprepared people in bush craft history Anyone who’s interested in bushcraft or survival should be aware of the need to be prepared because going out into the wild with the things you need is just common sense. Most survival stories usually start...
How ancient armies were fed on the march For anyone unlucky enough to find themselves having to fight in someone’s army, life would consist of poor food, dangerous battles, and lots of walking. With only a few exceptions, soldiers of most of history’s armies...
The 3 most dangerous natural places in the UK When it comes to thinking of dangerous natural places, the UK doesn’t usually pop into someone’s head. We don’t have huge mountains that take days to climb or vast deserts to slowly kill anyone who tries to cross them, but...
The best tinder materials for starting a campfire Starting a fire is usually quite easy, until you really need one of course. There are so many types of tinder and firelighters available, but which ones are worth it and are there better options than burning chemicals...