History

Hempcrete

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I’ve been aware of the value of what is called “hempcrete,” a mixture of lime and hemp hurds (an agricultural byproduct), for several years. But I’ve never learned much about how to prepare it, partly because industrial hemp cultivation has been illegal in the United States for the last eight decades, since it is related … Read more

Ancient Advanced Building Materials and Techniques PART 1, Geopolymers and more…

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Many ancient structures and works of art may have been made with geopolymer. We’ve talked about this theory on our blog before. This video shows some very compelling close up images that supports the geopolymer theory. If confirmed, the history books will have to be rewritten. The sound quality is not so good, but keep watching and I think you’ll be amazed.

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Ancient Stone Construction: Proof of Advanced Technology

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“Saihuite is about 4 hours drive south of Cusco Peru and is rarely visited by tourists. Its claim to fame is a large heavily carved stone, but beyond this, and in the nearby valley are clear examples of megalithic lost ancient technology that the resident Inca could not have made. They may be what remains of a mysterious culture that lived there 12,000 plus years ago.”

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Back to the Land Movement

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The back to the land movement was inspired by people such as Helen and Scott Nearing, Bradford Angier and Henry David Thoreau.
The back to the land movement was inspired by people such as Helen and Scott Nearing, Bradford Angier and Henry David Thoreau.

“The back-to-the-land movement calls for occupants of real property to grow food from the land on a small-scale basis for themselves or for others, and to perhaps live on the land while doing so.

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The Oldest Known Strawbale House in Europe

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The ”Maison Feuillette” was built in 1921 by Feuillette, an engineer who was looking for solutions to construction problems. It has been for sale for one year. The house (still inhabited and perfectly preserved) is acknowledged globally as a unique, innovative and exemplary building. It features a timber frame structure with straw bale infill, modular construction, and the use of local materials.

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Stone Builders, Mound Builders and the Giants of Ancient America

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Who built these structures and when? Why? I think you’ll be surprised with Vieira’s claims. No one taught this to me in school! Whatever your conclusions, you’ll have to agree this is some amazing stonework. The link below to a longer video goes into even greater, more convincing detail if you dare go down the rabbit hole.

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