Meet the Normans with Eleanor Janega Out Thursday 8 June The Normans were coming! And nothing would be the same again. But who were William and his band of rugged warriors. Who were the Normans, and what made them so good at conquering? How did heathen Viking raiders, Northmen, turn into christian Norman rulers and adventurers – spreading  across the globe? Travelling all around Normandy, including Mont Saint Michel, in this two part series Eleanor Janega exploring how these northmen made roots in Normandy and established a new type of society. Sign up to watch Russia: The Rise of Stalin and Death of the Romanovs Episode 3 out 15 August | Episode 4 out 22 August For three hundred years Russia was ruled by one family – the Romanovs. But in just six short years, from 1916 to 1922 that all came crashing down as the country was transformed by a small band of dedicated Revolutionaries – The Communists – in a series of events that would shock and appall the world and alter the course of history. Join our team of experts for the last two episodes (Helen Rappaport, Victor Sebeysten, Dr Pablo De Orellana, Josh Levine & Iain MacGregor) of this four part series as we explore the personalities and key moments that lead to the downfall of the Romanovs and rise of the communists. Sign up to watch Mary Beard’s National Trust Lecture Out 19 August Join guest speaker Professor Mary Beard (classicist, historian, author and broadcaster) as she examines what the past is for, how we can learn from and challenge it, and how we can bring it alive. Throughout her lecture, Professor Beard considers the issues of authenticity and ownership. Sign up to watch Petra and the Nabataeans Out 19 August The desert, an inhospitable land for many, but a way of life for a select few. There was one civilization that didn’t just survive these sands, but thrived here. These ancient lords of the desert who used camels to traverse this unforgiving land. The Nabataean. And they are remembered for creating one of the great wonders of the world. Join Dan Snow in Jordan to explore the extraordinary history of the Nabataeans and their rock cut marvel Petra. Dan will be finding out how these people created one of the ancient world’s greatest trade centres in the middle of a desert valley. Sign up to watch

Galloway Hoard Coming out 5 September The Galloway Hoard is an incredible Viking age Hoard found in 2014 by metal detectorists in Galloway, western Scotland, that has changed the way historians are thinking about Viking age Britain. Amongst the hundreds of objects discovered, there were many that were totally unique and unusual for a viking age hoard of this period (buried 900AD). After years of conservation and research at National Museum of Scotland, a lot of the hoard went on display in 2021-2022. However, not all of the items found were able to be conserved and fully studied in time. The “Unwrapping the Galloway Hoard Project” started in 2021, which is the second spell of research and conservation into the remaining few items. This is AHRC-funded. NMS are releasing their new findings on 1st Sept 2024 from the “Unwrapping” project. History Hit are going to their collections centre to see the Hoard, meet the research and conservation team, and talk to Dr Martin Goldberg, Principal Investigator of the “Unwrapping” project. Sign up to watch Stalingrad: The Last Letters Coming out 12 September The German defeat at Stalingrad marked the psychological turning point of the Second World War. But just 12 months earlier, soldiers of the Wehrmacht were eagerly awaiting the return of the new campaign season, confident that they would finally defeat Stalin’s forces and return home victorious.  What follows is a day-by-day account of the battle as told by the men who fought it – their experiences, documented in letters and diaries written on the front line, provide a unique insight into the struggle faced by those fighting for Hitler.  Many were dedicated “Nazis”, driven by ideology, willing standard-bearers of National Socialism. Others were ordinary family men conscripted and forced to fight for a criminal regime. It’s through their words that we will experience the horrors of Stalingrad. Sign up to watch

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“Liberty is not collective, it is personal. All liberty is individual liberty.” – Calvin Coolidge, from an address to the Holy Name Society, Washington, D.C., September 21,1924 The post The Editors’ Quote of the Day: appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

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. In today’s column, we cover some “remote” possibilities. Region-Wide Video: The Great Scenic Loop Of Idaho And Montana. o  o  o SurvivalRealty.com land search: Off-grid properties. Idaho Idaho Off the Grid: An Intimate Look at One of America’s Most Remote States. o  o  o Clark County, … The post SurvivalBlog’s News From The American Redoubt appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

What is Bartering? Bartering is the exchange of goods and services between two interested parties that does not utilize the current U.S. fiat monetary system, or any national currency system for that matter. Movies and television have presented numerous visuals that help people conceptualize what this might look like on a large scale like “The Hob” in the movie The Hunger Games. In lay terms, incorporating barter items in your preparedness plans is an attempt to anticipate the future needs of those near you or at your destination if bugging out. Words of caution when it comes to bartering: Anyone … The post Bartering in a Post SHTF World – Part 1, by D.K. appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.