The Ms. Frizzle of investing is back, and this time, he’s taking you to the ancient world. You’ll learn about the origins of money lending in Babylon, the love for speculative investing in the Roman Empire, and the birth of stocks in 13th-century Venice.

When Marco Polo returned from China he brought more than spices and noodles, he also brought an understanding of paper money and credit. Inspiring the first stock market in Amsterdam, built to support the Dutch East India Company.

Tune in to hear how these titans of the past fueled innovation and used their wealth to build a brighter future.

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00:00 Intro

02:04 The Legacy of Chuck Feeney

06:41 The Beginning of Investing

13:57 The Rise of the East India Trading Company

16:21 Wealth Should be Used to Better Society

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