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 • 41 episodes
History of Money, Banking, and Trade
Latest Episodes
Episode 41. Money and Power in Ancient China
The financial brilliance of ancient China offers profound lessons for our modern economy. From the revolutionary policies of Li Kui who abolished hereditary slavery and granted private land ownership, to Emperor Wu's creation of what economists...
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Episode 41
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Episode 40. Ancient China's Financial Revolution
Journey through ancient China's remarkable economic evolution, from warring feudal states to a unified commercial empire that would influence global trade for millennia. This episode explores how Chinese civilization transformed between 720-221...
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Episode 40
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Episode 39. The Spring and Autumn period transformed China's economy forever.
The economic transformation of ancient China from 720-221 BCE presents a fascinating case study in how societies evolve from feudal structures to complex commercial economies. During this pivotal era, China underwent remarkable changes—from fra...
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Episode 38
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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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