I have really enjoyed listening to this series of podcasts (on youtube there is an accompanying video). I think they are useful to spot patterns in human civilizations and to see what went wrong. It may be useful to predict what will happen to ours and to prepare better for when it collapses...
I have really enjoyed watching this series and highly recommend it.
Russian trappers following them through the 4 seasons.
episode 1
these guys could handle a SHTF moment.
They have a beautiful way of living and a real respect for the world.
there are 4 episodes in total.