The Evolution of Money: The Story of How We Got Here

Explore the evolution of money, from ancient trade systems and gold coins to paper currencies. Discover how money has shaped the world. 

The episode draws heavily from 

Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing by Jacob Goldstein,

The Story of Money: The Journey From Shells and Shekels to Bills and Bitcoin by Sean Cover.

These works are a fantastic resource if you'd like to learn more