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A visual journey through the history of money. A wide range of essays explores the theme of money and its meaning in our lives. Hot-button issues like globalization, income inequality and economic gro... more
FAQs about Money Yesterday & Today:How many episodes does Money Yesterday & Today have?The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.
November 30, 2015Bitcoin and traditional currenciesLike traditional currencies Bitcoins are created by private individuals, not central banks. But, in contrast with cowrie shells or spear points, accepted currencies in many societies, Bitcoins remain virtual. You can’t hold them in your hand. They are digital....more0minPlay
October 08, 2015The demise of money!Sceptics argued that the introduction of the Euro in 2002 would profoundly change Germany as a nation and would undermine the basic security we associate with money. We're they right?...more0minPlay
December 09, 2014The illusion of reality: on the crash of the financial markets and the virtuality of valuesWhat’s the opposite of our real economy? An unreal economy, or maybe a surreal economy? Philosopher Andreas Sommer plays on words and casts doubt on seemingly unquestionable truths....more0minPlay
November 24, 2014Zurich People and their MoneyHow do the people of Zurich cope with their money? Is there a typical Zurich attitude? An exhibition of the MoneyMuseum addressed this topic in 2006. We will retell you its best stories....more0minPlay
October 27, 2014Euro Circulation Coins: Spain – 10, 20 and 50 Cent – CervantesCervantes, this poet stands for more than just another author in Spain. He represents the Golden Age of the great colonial power embodying its light and its shady side....more0minPlay
October 13, 2014The MoneyMuseum Book Collection: Numismatic BooksDecrees, tables for traders and moneychangers and, of course, books for collectors, this text offers a little insight in the world of numismatics for bibliophile eyes only....more0minPlay
September 17, 2014Philosophical reflections upon moneyHow does money change us? If we have it? If we lack it? How does money change you, when you turn a banknote into ashes holding it above a candle flame. Philosopher Andreas Sommer reflects upon these effects....more0minPlay
September 02, 2014Money in the Land of the Rising Sun III: The YenIn the 19th century Japan became part of the international community. A Western-style currency was part of its absolute opening to the Western world....more0minPlay
August 25, 2014Euro Circulation Coins: Greece – 1 Cent – TriremeThe trireme on the Greek 1 Cent piece represents the historical period Greece even today is proud of. It makes us think of the great battle, in which Athens saved the Western world from being conquered by the Persians....more0minPlay
August 04, 2014Money in the Land of the Rising Sun II: Japan’s Road to the YenAt the beginning of the 17th century Japan isolated itself completely from the outside world. Within this period it developed an own national currency whose history this text is going to tell....more0minPlay
FAQs about Money Yesterday & Today:How many episodes does Money Yesterday & Today have?The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.