Economics

Explore the history of loan sharking, its causes, and consequences in various economic contexts, highlighting the role of financial exclusion, usury, and intimidation.

Discover how Leonardo Fibonacci's introduction of Hindu-Arabic numerals revolutionized European mathematics, impacting economy, science, and trade.

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

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

Exploring the evolution of coins from ancient civilizations to modern times, highlighting key milestones, mechanisms, and processes that shaped their use.