
History of Money, Banking, and Trade
A historical look at the development and evolution of money, banking, and trade. From the ancient civilizations to the present.
Podcasting since 2023 • 38 episodes
History of Money, Banking, and Trade
Latest Episodes
Episode 38. From Stone Age to Bronze Age: China's Economic Evolution
Dive into the fascinating economic foundations of ancient Chinese civilization through a journey spanning millions of years of human development. From the mythological giant Pangu separating yin and yang to create the world, to the sophisticate...
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Episode 38
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Episode 37. Sea Power vs Land Power: Why Rome Had to Destroy Carthage
The epic saga of Carthage's struggle with Rome reveals how economic systems, political ideologies, and military strategies shaped the ancient Mediterranean. From Hannibal's audacious crossing of the Alps to the final razing of a once-great mari...
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Episode 37
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Episode 36. When Merchants Became Warriors: Carthage's Fatal Transformation
The extraordinary transformation of Carthage from modest Phoenician colony to Mediterranean superpower represents one of history's most remarkable economic and political metamorphoses. Founded by traders seeking refuge from Assyrian control, Ca...
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Episode 36
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Episode 34. The Carthaginian Legacy: Trading Empire of the Ancient Mediterranean
Before Rome dominated the Mediterranean, Carthage reigned as its wealthiest maritime power. Born as a distant colony of Phoenician traders seeking escape from Assyrian control, this "New City" on North Africa's coast would evolve into something...
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Episode 34
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