Below is Episode 1 of the historical documentary "The Ascent of Money". It is a fascinating look at how modern banking was born, and discusses Jewish money-lenders, usury, Glasgow "loan sharks", and finally the birth of the modern banking sysyem under the powerful Medici family of Florence, Italy.
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AuthorPaula Dillon has taught Social Studies for 12 years. This blog is meant to post information, supplement classroom learning, and act as a forum for class discussion Archives
September 2016
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