When you’re caught in a bind — or at the end of your rope — making cordage is a skill that could come in handy. Cordage — that is, thread, string or rope — is all but indispensable in a survival ...

A mammoth ivory tool unearthed in central Europe has offered a peek at how teamwork enabled Stone Age folks to make thick, sturdy ropes. Excavations and sediment screening at southwestern Germany’s ...

Rope making is classified an endangered craft, featured on charity Heritage Crafts "Red List" of trades and skills at risk of ...