The Rachman Review Introducing: The Story of Money
Apr 29, 2026
A lively intro linking financial history to modern markets. Short previews of stories about AI-driven fraud, bank defenses and data leaks. Teases recurring patterns in finance and how past experiments shape future risks. Quick, intriguing setup for deeper historical dives.
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History Repeats In Financial Crises
- Financial history shows repeated patterns where past debt crises and remedies echo into modern markets.
- The hosts link ancient debt forgiveness to contemporary cycles, implying history informs future financial risks.
Ancient Debt Forgiveness By Breaking Loan Tablets
- Ancient rulers wiped out debts by physically destroying loan records, freeing people from obligations.
- Gillian Tett describes lenders breaking tablets in ancient Mesopotamia as an early, dramatic debt cancellation example.
Use History To Avoid Financial Mistakes
- Study historical financial episodes to anticipate future market opportunities and disasters.
- Robin Wigglesworth and Gillian Tett launch The Story of Money to use past examples to help listeners avoid losing money.