financial history
From Dot-Com Darling to Cautionary Tale: The Enduring Lessons of Boo.com’s $135 Million Collapse
Boo.com burned through $135M in 18 months. Discover the critical lessons its spectacular dot-com bust holds for today’s investors and founders.
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.
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.
The “Merry Christmas Baby” Portfolio: Timeless Lessons on Investing, Economics, and Enduring Value
A 1947 blues song holds timeless lessons for modern finance, from the value of IP as an asset to navigating seasonal economic cycles and market sentiment.
The Price of Progress: What a Nostalgic Letter About Thatcher’s Britain Teaches Us About Modern Finance
A nostalgic letter about Thatcher’s Britain reveals a crucial lesson about social trust and its profound impact on the modern economy, finance, and investing.
The Verdict That Reshaped an Economy: How a 1959 Murder Trial Forged Modern India’s Investment Landscape
A 1959 murder trial led to the end of Indian juries, a key reform that strengthened the rule of law and paved the way for future economic stability.
The 1,000-Year-Old Money Tree: What the Song Dynasty Teaches Us About QE, Fintech, and the Future of Money
A 1,000-year-old financial innovation from China’s Song Dynasty holds surprising lessons for modern investing, fintech, and central banking policy.
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.
The Jack-A-Roe Portfolio: An Ancient Ballad’s Timeless Lessons on High-Risk Investing
An ancient folk ballad about love and cross-dressing offers timeless lessons on high-risk investing, fintech disruption, and portfolio strategy.
The Wall Street Plot to Overthrow a President: A Forgotten Lesson in Finance, Power, and Political Risk
A forgotten 1930s plot by Wall Street financiers to overthrow FDR offers timeless lessons on political risk, finance, and the power of the economy.
Echoes of 1929: Is Today’s Tech Boom a Modern-Day Tale of “Shiny Toy Hubris”?
A look at the “shiny toy hubris” of the 1920s and its eerie parallels to today’s tech-driven market, exploring lessons on investing and market psychology.