In this episode, we explore one of history’s great financial paradoxes: how Spain became the wealthiest empire in Europe through American silver, yet still kept going broke. From the mines of Potosí to royal debt, inflation, endless wars, and a fragile economy, this is the story of how treasure created the illusion of strength while quietly weakening an empire from within. If money was pouring in, why couldn’t Spain stay rich? This episode looks at what Spain misunderstood about wealth, power, and the real foundations of prosperity.