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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.

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Latest episodes

  1. Episode 58. The Architect, the Steward, and the Showman — Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Nero, and the Debasement That Started It All28 Jul 2026
  2. Episode 57. Two Roman Stories: A Credit Crunch and Volcanic Explosion7 Jul 2026
  3. Episode 56. Rome Becomes Powerful When Its Money Does16 Jun 2026
  4. Episode 55. The Punic Wars: Rome, Carthage, and Power26 May 2026
  5. Episode 54. From She Wolves To Silver Coins In Ancient Rome5 May 2026
  6. Episode 53. When Philosophers Feared Money More Than War14 Apr 2026
  7. Episode 52. From Hostage To Hegemon: How Finance, Coinage, And Logistics Forged Macedon’s Rise24 Mar 2026
  8. Episode 51. How Trade Chokepoints Forged Greek Power3 Mar 2026
  9. Episode 50. How Stable Rules, Hard Money, And Risky Voyages Fed A City And Forged Democracy10 Feb 2026
  10. Episode 49. Solon's Revolution: Transforming Athens' Debt Crisis into a Democratic Blueprint20 Jan 2026