Blog/Ancient Economies

Janus – The Start of a New Year
The Roman god Janus was the god of the beginning and ending of conflict, and hence war and peace. In ancient Rome, the Temple of Janus stood in the Roman Forum [...]
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Syria the Focal Point
QUESTION: Marty; You said Syria was the focal point for this ECM wave and the target for the beginning of World War III. I read your piece on Syria and the issue of [...]
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Romans Landed in America and Sent Ambassadors to China
History is being rewritten all the time for the timeline of the past is far from definitive. Ancient Roman Coins issued under Constantine I the Great have been [...]
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No Matter What Century, It’s Always Politics
If you look at the calendar, the months that have 31 days are January, March, May, July, August, October, and December. The only two months with 31 days [...]
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China & its Monetary History
QUESTION: Marty, it was interesting for you to mention some chinese history including the mongol empire the other day. i am currently studying the monetary [...]
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When Bronze is Worth More than Gold and Silver
An ancient Roman shipwreck has been discovered in the port of ancient Caesarea, located in Israel. The ship was full of bronze statues and coins that were destined [...]
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The First Roman Emperor Not of Latin Origin was From Syria
Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus; b. 10 BC – 54 AD; r. 41-54AD) was the first Roman emperor born outside of Italy. However, he was a member [...]
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600 kg Roman Coin Hoard Found in Spain
Construction workers in Spain found 600 kg (1,300 lbs) of ancient Roman coins while working on water pipes in southern Spain. The coins date to the period of [...]
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Why Government Cannot Create Inflation
QUESTION: Mr. Armstrong, I have listened to the gold propaganda and believed in it initially but with time they always say the same thing and nothing happens. One [...]
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