Two of the most commonly accepted theories for the origin of money are the commodity theory and the chartalist theory. Both ...

The Yuezhi tribes of Central Asia, who had pushed the Shakas into the Indian subcontinent, were the last to make their way ...

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"And with the right technology and the right experts and insights, we can eavesdrop on these ancient telephone calls and ...

This unique degree programme offers training in an unparalleled range of ancient languages and their associated history, culture and textual traditions. Students study Hebrew and either Greek or Latin ...

These exceedingly rare relics are cast not just of metals and shells but of a time lost-an ancient tale to explore. From busy ancient markets where traders arrived from all corners of the globe to ...

In barter systems, individuals had to find someone who wanted their goods and offered ... The second, the “chartalist” or “money as credit” theory, posits that money was introduced by ancient ...

But the citrus genus has a surprising history, popping up everywhere from ancient Rome and the Renaissance to naval exploration and Casanova's famed romantic trysts. The history of citrus dates ...

Barter exchange takes place when an individual or a business entity provides a good or service and receives a good or service in return rather than receiving cash or another monetary instrument.

The Sterkfontein excavation site, which exposes the ancient deposits that once formed underground and contain Australopithecus fossils. The fossil-bearing red sediments clearly contrast with the grey ...

The energy in the air felt almost timeless as if stepping back into an ancient tradition. At the heart of Jonbeel Mela lies the barter system, the primary mode of exchange long before currency ...