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In 1946, Hungary printed the biggest banknote ever seen
In 1946, in the aftermath of the Second World War, Hungary went through the most violent episode of hyperinflation ever measured in
In 1637, a Dutch tulip was worth the price of a house in Amsterdam
In the seventeenth century, the Dutch Republic experienced an economic golden age fueled by maritime trade and a thriving, prosperous urban bourgeoisie
On the island of Yap, money takes the shape of giant stone discs
On the island of Yap, in Micronesia, wealth is not hidden in a vault or a digital bank account: it stands out
This Madrid restaurant has served diners since 1725 without interruption
In a narrow street near Madrid's Plaza Mayor, a modest façade hides one of the oldest establishments in the entire history of
This giant book weighed more than 60 kilos and stood two meters tall
Published in 2003, the book titled "This is Bhutan" measured roughly 1.5 meters by 2.1 meters and weighed more than 60 kilos,
The world's oldest university was founded by a woman in the 9th century
Al Quaraouiyine University, founded in 859 AD in the city of Fez, Morocco, is officially recognized by UNESCO and by Guinness World
The longest strike in history lasted more than 15 years
Among the great labor movements documented throughout modern history, certain worker conflicts stand out for their exceptional duration, spanning several years or
This emperor single-handedly crashed the price of gold in Egypt
In the fourteenth century, the Malian emperorMansa Musa ruled over one of the richest and largest kingdoms in West Africa, the Mali
The Japanese monarchy is the oldest reigning dynasty still in power
According to official Japanese tradition, the country's imperial line traces back to the legendary emperor Jimmu, whose enthronement is traditionally dated to