How to survive in a forest with nothing Staying alive in any survival situation can be tough, but the one thing that makes it easier is having the right tools to help you get by. A fire starter, a knife, and an axe can see you through pretty much any situation, but...
The day-to-day lives of Iron Age people Since Iron Age Britons didn’t write anything down, mostly because they didn’t have a written language, there aren’t any details of what people would have done during their normal day-to-day lives. Thanks to dedicated historians...
How to survive a voyage to America in the 17th century The very first English colony established in North America was Jamestown on May 14, 1607, a tiny fort-like village built on the banks of the James River. It didn’t take long for people back home to realise the...
How to survive a Viking voyage to England in the 8th century The Vikings are recognized in history as fierce warriors and excellent sailors, but they were also skilled navigators and traders. This led to them discovering many new lands and being the first...
How to save £500 a year by foraging That figure seems quite high doesn’t it, and so it should as £500 could buy you a huge amount of food. There are only two problems with achieving this level of savings, with the first being the time it takes to forage, and the...