Celebrate Our Veterans with 3 Lessons from Past WarsAlexander Hamilton once said, “There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.” Seeing what our country’s servicemen and wome...
Lessons from the Great Alaskan Earthquake & TsunamiThe earth shook for over four minutes. Roads split in half. Bridges toppled. Waves up to 213 feet tall crashed. Not only can this apocalyptic scenario happen--it has happened. And will again. ...
The Impending Mega-storm on the West CoastResidents and visitors of California are all too aware of the impending risk of a major earthquake originating in the San Andreas fault. Or other connected faults. Such a quake could topple buil...
Hardships of Jamestown: 3 Universal LessonsIf you look back at what life was like for the early colonists and settlers in North America, you’ll find plenty of hardship. The land was wild and undeveloped, the winters brutal, and tensions ...
Survival Lessons from the Early PatriotsFor many people, the Fourth of July is a festive time full of barbeques, family and friend gatherings, sparklers, and proud displays of red, white, and blue. These elements make up a truly speci...
Surviving Valley Forge: 5 Takeaways for SurvivalistsThere are points throughout our country’s history when true patriotism and the will to survive have helped us prevail as a society. For example, the Valley Forge encampment in Pennsylvania durin...
Learning from the Past: Haiti, Mexico City, and AlaskaAmerican journalist Charles Kuralt once said, “It takes an earthquake to remind us that we walk on the crust of an unfinished earth.” The surface of our planet has 20 plates that are constantly...
3 Cases Where Christmas Had to Fight to SurviveIt’s that time of year… When families travel far and wide to get together. When children bake delicious goodies with their parents. When people gather around to exchange gifts and sing carols....
Survival Lessons from Squanto & the PilgrimsAs we near the end of November, the excitement and preparations for Thanksgiving are kicking into high gear. Who doesn’t enjoy sitting down around the table with loved ones and indulging in turk...
The Story Behind the Text from the PresidentOn Wednesday, October 3, over 100 million Americans received a presidential emergency text alert around 2:18 PM ET on their cell phones. For most, getting this alert was nothing more than anoth...
The Woburn Water Contamination EpidemicHow Undetected Toxic Pollutants Ailed a Community and What We Can Do to Ensure a Similar Situation Never Happens Again Water is one of the single most important elements for survival. Without...
The Influenza Pandemic of 1918: Using History to Protect Our FutureIt's been a little over a century since the 1918 influenza pandemic--one of the deadliest viral outbreaks in history. As we see again and again, history has a way of repeating itself. We're watc...
