Business
French Fiat Currency from Before the Revolution
Some economic history – similarities to today included. Ebay: Assignat Wikipedia: Assignat
Books
The Lost Book of Archimedes : Documentary on the Lost Manuscript of the Mathematical Genius
The Archimedes palimpsest is a 10th century copy of his work called "The Method". I would like some day to read it. Research Links Wikipedia: Archimedes Palimpsest The Method of Archimedes – Heiberg The recovery project website Books on or by Archimedes Some explanations and videos explaining Archimede's method Read more…
History
Revolutions of 1848 In Europe
Well this is interesting. On the order of 10 years later I found out a lot more context about this!
History
Video: Secrets of the Aegean Apocalypse
Around 1,200 BC, an ancient Armageddon destroyed nearly every known civilization. What could have caused it? The theories are many, but most now include one mysterious and massively destructive factor – a force only the Egyptians survived to name: The Sea People. Who were these warriors and how could they Read more…