The Fabulous History of Money(2025)
Overview
Invented 2700 years ago, closely linked to the destiny of empires and wars, money has changed the course of civilizations. From ancient Greece to contemporary America via ancient China and the French Revolution up to today's dematerialization of money initiated by Bitcoin, this documentary series deciphers the place it has played for millennia.
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Miniseries
4 episodes • 2025
Miniseries
4 episodes • 2025
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Revolutionary Idea | Nov 29, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The Age of Empires | Nov 29, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Chinese Way | Nov 29, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 4 | From Coins to Bitcoin | Nov 29, 2025 | 0.0 |
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