A landrace plant species is a one with historical origin, distinct identity, genetic diversity, is locally adapted, and lacks formal crop improvement. In 1975, J.R. Harlan proposed the following definition of the…
Author: Brian Colwell
Alternative Investment Explorer
The Value Of Money – Sovereignty In The Ancient Era
The purpose of this series is to examine inflation and financial sovereignty against poor monetary policy, without hitting one over the head with club-like analysis. Today, we examine why ancient-era coins had…
What Is Asymmetrical Warfare?
The term “Asymmetrical Warfare” is frequently used to describe what is also called “guerrilla warfare”, “insurgency”, “terrorism”, “counterinsurgency”, and “counterterrorism”, essentially violent conflict between a formal military and an informal, less equipped…
A Giant-Sized History Of Cannabis
Cannabis is an amazing plant with a rich history tied closely to the growth of civilization, playing a pivotal role in agriculture, textiles, medicine and trade. The history of cannabis can be…
A Giant-Sized History Of Oil
From decomposed organic material forgotten for hundreds of millions of years, to diplomacy commodity and petroleum politics, the ascent of oil as fuel for the rise (and fall?) of society seems unreal….
What Are Gold Royalties & Streaming Companies?
Continued currency debasement and rising gold prices multiply the potential upside for gold miners, but large-cap royalties and streaming companies should be considered first on your list of investments for one seeking…
Interesting Facts About Walmart
The most popular item at Walmart is the banana. Before a hurricane, Walmarts fill their stores with strawberry pop-tarts. There are plenty of wacky bits of information to explore in a company with…
15 Interesting Facts About Diamonds
The story of diamonds is either a sordid tale of monopolistic politics and power, or an iconic marketing origin story of genius branding and demographic analysis, depending on whom is telling the…
A Brief History Of Gold
Rarer than diamonds, gold is formed during cataclysmic cosmic events such as merging neutron stars. With economic cataclysm quickly approaching, it seems possible that gold could find itself back amongst the stars….
How Recent SEC Guidelines Impact Cryptocurrency Marketers
The SEC recently released its official statement on the definition of ICOs, highlighting the fact that cryptocurrency tokens are likely securities, and pointing out ramifications for cryptocurrency industry professionals. This post views…