You might have noticed that the world didn’t end on Dec. 21. Despite apocalyptic readings of the ancient Maya calendar, that date failed to usher in TEOTWAWKI. No, TEOTWAWKI isn’t some fearsome Maya ...

When the pandemic hit last year, it didn’t take long for grocery stores to have their shelves wiped clean. Long lines sprung up as shoppers scrambled to stock up on canned goods, water, and toilet ...

“Prepping,” or getting ready to live without societal support, is apparently a largely American activity, and a recent one. Companies that cater to people who want to be self-reliant for food, water, ...

It’s not just US survivalists who like to be prepared – in the UK, people are stocking up on everything from loo roll to crossbows Ed Cumming is a senior feature writer and columnist who started at ...