“Men of all kinds resort to merciless terror when their backs are against the wall. Do not fool yourself into thinking that you are more righteous than they.” – Colonel Henry Bouquet, a Swiss mercenary who was an American hero of the French and Indian War.
In honor of the birthday of John Moses Browning (January 23rd, 1855), we have begun a 10-day sale at Elk Creek Company. This January sale is always our biggest sale of the year. All of our gun and knife inventory has been deeply reduced until January 31st, 2025. Don’t miss out on these Birthday Week sale prices! — On January 21, 1793, Louis XVI of France was executed by guillotine in Paris, following his conviction for “high treason” by the newly created French Parliament (Convention nationale), during the French Revolution. — January 21, 1525: The Swiss Anabaptist Movement began when …
This brief essay serves as a reminder, for the new year. As we enter 2025, both geopolitics and global economics are displaying some profound changes. The Ukraine war, the fall of Assad’s government in Syria, and the ongoing civil wars in Burma (aka Myanmar), Yemen, Sudan, South Sudan, and Ethiopia all have the potential to spill over into wider conflicts. Ditto for potential invasions in Taiwan and South Korea. Meanwhile, the rise of the BRICS trade bloc, the out-of-control U.S. National Debt, global debt as a whole, and the run-up of precious metals prices are all evidence of deep-seated economic …
This weekly column features news stories and event announcements from around the American Redoubt region. (Idaho, Montana, eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and Wyoming.) Much of the region is also more commonly known as The Inland Northwest. We also mention companies located in the American Redoubt region that are of interest to preppers and survivalists. Today, a description of the most remote places in CONUS. Region-Wide Video: The Most Remote Places Left in America (Lower 48). JWR’s Comment: It should come as no surprise to SurvivalBlog readers that six of the regions profiled in this video are geographically in The American …
“As to the presidency, the two happiest days of my life were those of my entrance upon the office and my surrender of it.” – Martin Van Buren
On January 20, 1954, a low of -70°F was measured at Rogers Pass, Montana. This still stands as the record low temperature in the contiguous United States. — January 20, 1981: 52 American hostages were released by the Iranian government, following 444 days of captivity, to be reunited with their families. Not coincidentally, Ronald Reagan was sworn in as President, the same day. I have a feeling that Hamas may soon be releasing its Israeli hostages, for a quite similar reason. – JWR — The new 2005-2024 SurvivalBlog waterproof archive sticks are selling out rapidly. There are now less than …
Originally designed for use in humanitarian aid and disaster relief efforts, the Anevay Frontier Stove provides a simple, rugged, and reliable wood-fueled cooking and heating solution that is safer and more energy efficient than an open fire (Anevay indicates that the Frontier Stove is 8 to 10 times more efficient than an open fire). The stove is easy to assemble, easy to ignite, and easy to operate. Suitable for use in tents, huts, yurts, and the open air, the stove can be quickly and easily disassembled into a compact package suitable for transport by vehicle or pack animal. The stove …
The following recipe for Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup is from SurvivalBlog reader E.J.. Ingredients 2 Tbsp canola oil 1 onion, chopped 1⁄2 tsp salt, divided 1⁄4 tsp black pepper (more or less, to taste) 1 cup baby carrots 1 lb bone-in, skinless chicken thighs 1 1⁄2 lb skinless chicken breasts (and be ‘bone-in” type) 1 bay laurel leaf 5 cups of chicken broth (fresh, frozen, or canned) 2 Tbsp chopped dill 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed 1 1⁄2 cup vermicelli, broken into 2-to-3-inch long pieces, cooked separately and drained. Directions In a large skillet, heat oil for 30 …
Today’s graphic: A Map Showing the U.S. Homeless Population Change From 2023 to 2024. (Graphic courtesy of Reddit, based on HUD data.) The thumbnail below is click-expandable. — Please send your graphics or graphics links to JWR. (Either via e-mail or via our Contact form.) Any graphics that you send must either be your own creation or uncopyrighted.
“There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law and in the name of justice.” – Charles-Louis de Secondat, baron de la Brède et de Montesquieu, in The Spirit of the Laws
On January 19, 1883, the first electric lighting system employing overhead wires built by Thomas Edison, began service at Roselle, New Jersey. — January 19, 1915: Four people in Norfolk were killed in the first German Zeppelin air raid attack on the United Kingdom. — Today is the birthday of Carla Emery. (Born 1939, died October 11, 2005.) She is well known in self-sufficiency circles as the author of The Encyclopedia of Country Living. This book was recently re-released in a 40th Anniversary edition. Emery’s book is featured prominently in JWR’s Bookshelf Page. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present …
(Continued from Part 1. This concludes the article.) In the upper-right corner of the essential tools photo there is a stack of quick grip clamps. In particular, these are Irwin brand heavy-duty models in maximum working lengths between six and twenty-four inches. A couple of these models have head release slides that allow the user to quickly convert the tool from a clamp into a spreader. When it comes to pulling tightly cut framing into position, aligning materials until they can be fastened or holding the end of a long timber while working alone, these clamps can do it. I …
The latest meme created by JWR: Meme Text: “Millions” Worth of Hunter Biden’s Art Went Up In Flames, In The L.A. Fire “Like a Good Neighbor, State Farm Is There…” News Links: Hunter Biden artworks worth ‘millions of dollars’ destroyed in LA fires. A trove of nearly 200 artworks by Hunter Biden has been destroyed. LA Fires Claim Priceless Art. Posted one year ago: Kevin Morris gave ‘massive’ financial support to Hunter Biden, raising campaign finance concerns: Comer. Another from January, 2024: Hunter Biden KNEW most of his art buyers despite White House ethics plan to keep them secret, dealer …
“And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the people: for they knew that he had spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and went their way. And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words. And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not? Shall we give, …
On January 18, 1258 the Mongol army of 150,000, led by Hulagu Khan, the grandson of Genghis Khan, arrived at the walls of Baghdad. Following a 12-day siege, the city fell on February 13th. It was recorded that the majority of the city’s one million residents were massacred in less than two days. — January 18, 1923: The first radio telegraph message from the Netherlands was received successfully in the Dutch East Indies. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 116 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: The …
