Anthropology

Exploring the complex interplay between imperialism, diplomacy, and globalization that led to World War I's devastating outbreak.

Explore the historical context and complexities of home ownership as an economic system, its origins in capitalism, and the potential consequences for individuals and economies.

The paradox of property ownership challenges the idea that owning a home directly leads to economic empowerment.

This study explores how a racial hierarchy was constructed through Social Darwinism, eugenics, and anthropology in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, influencing societal attitudes toward racial differences.

Explore the fascinating case study of the Buckingham Empire's rise and fall due to aristocratic excess and financial mismanagement.

Explore the history of Monopoly, a board game that taps into people's aspirations for wealth and property ownership.

Discover the pioneering story behind the origins of insurance in Scotland, where two Presbyterian ministers devised a system to mitigate risks among community members.

The origins of insurance are rooted in human societies' need to cope with uncertainty, from early agricultural communities developing resource hoarding and communal sharing strategies to modern-day collective security.

John Law's financial system in France during the early 18th century is a complex topic that explores financial speculation, monetary policy, and economic manipulation.

The American Civil War saw a unique financial dynamic play out as the Southern states attempted to fund their secession efforts through the bond market, with the South's ability to manipulate this market depending on investors being able to physically possess cotton collateral backing these bonds.

The emergence of credit in ancient Mesopotamia, from royal storehouses to scribal accounting, laid the groundwork for modern economies.

Explore the history of money from metal to digital, where trust plays a crucial role in currency value.

Explore the history of money's origin from clay tokens in ancient Mesopotamia to metal-based currencies.

Explore how societies valued goods and services throughout history, from labour-based economies to the introduction of money as a medium of exchange.

Explore the lives of hunter-gatherer societies, their unique economic systems, and social structures that emerged before agriculture and settled economies.

The Nukak-Makú's encounter with modern society in 2015 highlights complex relationships between indigenous populations, states, and economies, emphasizing the need to recognize and respect indigenous rights to maintain autonomy and self-governance.