5 island strandings that ended in disaster

5 island strandings that ended in disaster

by | May 3, 2025 | Historic Survival

5 Island strandings that ended in disaster Being stranded on a remote island is a classic survival trope—but in real life, the outcome is often much darker. These five harrowing, true stories involve individuals or groups who found themselves isolated by the sea,...
How Did People Survive the Great Fire of London?

How Did People Survive the Great Fire of London?

by | Mar 10, 2025 | Historic Survival

How Did People Survive the Great Fire of London? The Great Fire of London in 1666 was one of the most devastating disasters in the city’s history. Over four days, it destroyed much of central London, leaving thousands homeless and causing widespread panic. The...
5 British Sites Older Than Stonehenge

5 British Sites Older Than Stonehenge

by | Mar 9, 2025 | Historic Survival

5 British Sites Older Than Stonehenge Stonehenge is one of the most famous prehistoric monuments in the world, but it’s far from the oldest in Britain. In fact, many ancient structures predate Stonehenge by centuries or even millennia. These sites offer a fascinating...
Survival Recipes Through the Ages

Survival Recipes Through the Ages

by | Mar 4, 2025 | Historic Survival, Survival Info

Survival Recipes Through the Ages Throughout history, people have faced times of scarcity and hardship, from medieval peasants making do with what they had to families struggling through the Great Depression. Yet, even in these trying times, they found ways to nourish...
How Did Colonists Make Money?

How Did Colonists Make Money?

by | Mar 3, 2025 | Historic Survival

How Did Colonists Make Money One of the biggest problems for the early colonists is that there were no banks, and all wealth was either in the form of land, possessions, or physical money. The smaller settlements that popped up along the coast couldn’t produce...