Economic History
From an 18th-Century Pastor to Wall Street’s AI: Why a 300-Year-Old Idea Still Dominates Modern Finance
A minor historical correction about statistician Thomas Bayes reveals the profound impact of his 18th-century ideas on modern finance, AI, and investing.
Operation Ajax: How a 1953 Coup in Iran Forged Decades of Geopolitical Risk for Investors
The 1953 Iranian coup, a pivotal moment in history, offers timeless lessons for modern investors on geopolitical risk, resource nationalism, and economics.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: A Victorian Asylum’s Guide to the Modern Economy
A 19th-century asylum’s archives reveal a timeless link between economic distress and mental health, offering crucial lessons for modern finance and investing.
From Purdah to Press Release: The Lost Art of Secrecy in High-Stakes Finance
A look back at “purdah,” the era of extreme UK Budget secrecy, and what its loss means for today’s high-speed finance, investing, and market integrity.
The 21-Million-Year-Old Kiss: What Ancient Apes Can Teach Us About Blockchain and the Future of Finance
An ancient evolutionary drive for trust, from the first kiss to modern blockchain, reveals the deep history and future trajectory of finance and technology.
Bismarck’s Ghost: Why 19th-Century Russian Strategy Haunts Today’s Global Economy
History offers a stark warning for modern investors. Russia’s current geopolitical stance isn’t new; it was a challenge even for statesman Otto von Bismarck.
Ghosts of Economic Past: Why a 1970s Socialist Blueprint Still Haunts Modern Finance
A 1970s socialist plan to nationalize banks and exit the EEC offers stark lessons for today’s investors on political risk, finance, and the economy.
From Napkin Sketch to Market Dominance: The Financial Trajectory of EasyJet at 30
From a napkin sketch to a market leader, we analyze the financial model and economic impact of EasyJet as it celebrates 30 years of disrupting air travel.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: A Royal Lesson in Strategy from Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II’s words on acknowledging the past offer a powerful framework for leadership in finance, investing, and navigating economic turmoil.
The 90s Economic Boom: Why We’re Learning the Wrong Lessons from the Clinton-Era Miracle
The 90s economic boom wasn’t caused by a “strong dollar” but by a tech-driven productivity surge. Misunderstanding this lesson has dire implications today.
The Georgetown House Where a Nation’s Economic Future Was Forged
Explore the story of JFK’s Georgetown home, a strategic asset where the economic policies that defined a generation were forged, offering timeless lessons.
The 500-Year Portfolio: What a Tudor Mansion Teaches Us About Modern Investing
A 500-year-old mansion offers profound lessons on long-term investing, fintech innovation, and the enduring principles of value in the modern economy.