Money & Markets
TL;DR: True 90-second cases about money itself: the first bank destroyed by its own debtor, history's boldest invoice, Newton buying the top, and the hidden account that killed a 233-year-old bank.
What is this series about?
From the Templars' banking empire to the Match King's forged bonds: the manias, panics and power plays that built modern finance — and keep repeating. Status: coming soon.
Cases in this series
Friday the 13th, 1307 — The King of France erased his debt overnight — by erasing the bank.
The Receipt — A banker reminds an emperor who really bought his crown.
The Match King — He out-lent J.P. Morgan on $100 million of forged bonds.
Newton's Madness — Isaac Newton discovered gravity. He still bought back into the bubble at the top.
Account 88888 — A 28-year-old hid his losses until the 233-year-old bank was worth one pound.
Where to watch
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