Category: Old Ways
What happens when you ignore “Do Not Climb” signs at Uluru
Many times people get annoyed at signs telling them what they can and cannot do, but, as some people tend to learn the hard way,…
One of the last active tribes of cannibals, Korowai, live in tree houses on isolated territory
Growing up as a kid you might have had a tree house, or maybe just dreamed of having one..; others made elaborate tree structures. While…
The most isolated tribe in the world: The Sentinelese tribe is the last stone age tribe in the world
North Sentinel Island that is part of the Andaman group of islands is located off the coast of India in the Bay of Bengal. It…
Camping Delights: Splinter-free toilet paper didn’t exist until the 1930s
Paper has been utilized for purposes of hygiene since the 6th Century, in China. It became a mass-produced product in the 14th Century. Modern toilet…
Hafting a Stone Blade the Old Fashoned Way – All natural
There are many ways to attach a handle onto tools. Wanting to expend the least amount of energy possible in stone age endeavors, I use…
What Is Tracking – It’s Not So Complicated Thinking Like This
As the tracker moves up the hill towards the den the tell-tale signs unravel a story. The “spoor” (sign) at the entrance signifies a presence…
Centuries-old dugout canoe unearthed & rescued
If I am honest, I have tried to make one, and failed. To many of us, the holy-grail of canoes is the dugout canoe. So…
Ancient Native American trails were marked by bending trees into trail markers
Not too sure about you but when I am traveling to a new area, I am one of those who has become entirely reliant on…
Bowdrill Step by Step – Fire by Friction For The Beginner
I spent a great morning practicing fire by friction, and I have since decided to put this together in order to help those of us…
Make your own knife handles – Home grown “micarta”
A number of people, both in the UK and U.S. have been asking me for more detailed instructions on how I make my canvas/denim “micarta”…..which…