In 1260, Kublai Khan created the first unified fiat currency. The jiaochao was made from the inner layer of the bark of the mulberry tree. It’s of interest that the mulberry tree was quite common in Mongolia.
When in Rome
The Roman denarius pictured above features the profile of the emperor Diocletian, circa 301 AD, at the time when he issued the edict listed above.
There Goes the Neighbourhood
By Jeff Thomas, featured writer for Strategic Wealth Preservation, Doug Casey’s International Man and 321gold.com Throughout history, there have been periods when people who were otherwise quite settled in their towns and villages pulled up stakes and headed elsewhere. During the decline of Rome, many of those who had been the net producers chose to…
Looking Forward
By Jeff Thomas, featured writer for Strategic Wealth Preservation, Doug Casey’s International Man and 321gold.com Since its inception, International Man has offered prognostications about what the future will bring – economically, politically, and socially. The principal writers of the publication have been at this for decades. Each one began by studying world economics and politics…
Viva La Revolución?
In every country where a revolution has taken place, those who are part of the winning team make a point of glorifying the revolution and all the “good” that it has brought.
The Scary Truth About Living in Big Cities During the Turbulent Times Ahead
Sure, cities can offer more career opportunities. Still, they are also more expensive, dirtier, have higher levels of crime, are crowded, and have fragile supply lines, and infrastructure that can get easily overwhelmed.
Duesenberg in a Barn
In actual fact, if the reader is the possessor of the equivalent of a Duesenberg, now would be the time to sell it off quickly and lease a temporary car.
When Empires Die
When a decisive blow is dealt to the empire, those who had once been loyal allies are now as ready to abandon the empire as rats would abandon a sinking ship.
Can You Afford to Eat?
If you’re considering a move away from an economically, politically, and/or socially risky area, it would not only be a good idea to check out the availability of goods in the supermarket of the destination you’re considering.
Stop Believing
When any state has reached the point that it grooms its people to cease to have beliefs, it has already gone far beyond the point of validity.