Economic History
The ‘Devdas’ Dilemma: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Risk, and the Modern Economy
A Bollywood classic’s opulence reveals timeless truths about modern investing, financial technology, and building resilient wealth in today’s economy.
From Coal and Steel to Blockchain and Bonds: Europe’s Founding Lesson for Today’s Investor
Inspired by Santayana’s warning, the EU’s founders used economic integration to make war impossible. This principle now shapes its financial future.
The Unchanging Melody of Value: What a 19th-Century Spiritual Teaches Modern Investors
Discover the surprising lessons a 19th-century spiritual holds for modern finance, investing, and the enduring principles of long-term value.
The Danegeld Dilemma: Why Short-Term Financial Appeasement Spells Long-Term Economic Ruin
A historical analogy of “Danegeld” reveals the long-term economic risks of short-term political and financial appeasement in today’s global economy.
Beyond the Ticker: What John Maynard Keynes’s Wine Cellar Teaches Us About Modern Investing
John Maynard Keynes’s contrarian wine-investing strategy offers timeless lessons that challenge today’s data-driven, fintech-obsessed financial world.
The Kennedy Playbook: How a 60-Year-Old Crisis Offers a Masterclass in Modern Investing
A 1962 crisis offers a masterclass in risk management. Learn how JFK’s de-escalation strategy provides a powerful playbook for today’s investors.
AI’s Market Frenzy: Are We Riding a Rocket or a Bubble About to Burst?
AI-fueled market euphoria mirrors historical bubbles. Is this time different, or will it burst? We analyze the parallels and offer a playbook for investors.
From Boston Tea to Bitcoin: Why the American Revolution’s Economic Lessons Still Drive Today’s Markets
The economic principles of the American Revolution are being re-litigated today in global finance, from corporate tax battles to the rise of blockchain.
The Weimar Echo: What a Rediscovered 1930s Novel Reveals About Today’s Economic Anxieties
A rediscovered 1930s novel about Weimar Germany offers chillingly relevant lessons for today’s economy, finance, and the dangers of social mistrust.
Geopolitical Chess: When Britain Weighed Ousting Mugabe and the Enduring Lessons for Modern Investors
Declassified files show the UK considered ousting Mugabe in 2004, a story with potent lessons on geopolitical risk for today’s investors and finance pros.
The £60 Billion What-If: How Joining the Euro Could Have Funded the NHS and Reshaped the UK Economy
A secret memo reveals joining the Euro could have funded the NHS, reigniting the epic Blair vs. Brown battle that shaped Britain’s economic destiny.
From Silver to Silicon: What a 900-Year-Old Coin Teaches Us About the Future of Finance
A 900-year-old Scottish coin offers profound lessons on the evolution of finance, fintech, and the timeless principles guiding our modern economy.