financial history
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.