You Don’t Own Your Home: The Feudal Origins of Property Tax

# You Don’t Own Your Home: The Feudal Origins of Property Tax **By Unearthed by Al** **Reading Time**: 15-18 minutes — ## I. The Governor’s Confession *”Property taxes effectively require homeowners to pay rent to the government.”* That’s not me saying that. That’s **Governor Ron DeSantis** of Florida, in 2025, admitting what most politicians won’t. … Read more

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The Hops Conspiracy: How a 1516 Law Changed Beer

Hops and beer brewing elements highlighting the impact of the 1516 Beer Purity Law.

Introduction On April 23, 1516, Duke Wilhelm IV of Bavaria issued a proclamation that would fundamentally alter the composition of beer for the next five centuries. Known as the Reinheitsgebot (the “German Beer Purity Law”), this edict restricted beer production to three ingredients: water, barley, and hops. Yeast, not yet understood, would be added to … Read more

There Are Ways Out (If You Try)

You’re being lied to. But you already knew that. What you might not know is that the people telling you about the lies are lying too. Both sides are selling you something. Mainstream platforms gatekeep truth behind official narratives. “Patriot” channels monetize your fear and outrage while offering zero real solutions. They keep you angry, … Read more

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I’m Immortal Al. This is my independent journalism website. I investigate topics that don’t get mainstream coverage; suppressed histories, alternative perspectives, things that need digging into. I’ve been doing this research for years. Now I’m putting it into writing. Reader support funds this work. What to Expect Topics vary: anthropology, ancient civilizations, current events, digital … Read more

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