Alan Ereira

In this enlightening discussion, Alan Ereira, a TV producer, author, and history professor, unravels the profound impact of gold on civilization. He takes listeners on a journey from the Varna Culture's early use of gold to the revolutionary minting of coins by King Croesus. Ereira examines the intertwined evolution of trade and currency while detailing the first-ever financial crash in history. The conversation highlights how gold transitioned from a status symbol to a backbone of economic systems and its lasting legacy in today's financial landscape.