The Ascent of Money Episode 1: From Bullion to Bubbles

In the first episode of the four-hour series, economist and historian Niall Ferguson documents the roots of money and finance in the conquest of the Americas, from the Incan empire to the Louisiana territory.

Length 56:27 Premiere: 07/08/09

The Ascent of Money

Recent Episodes

Part 4: Planet Finance

S1 E4 Length 55:49 Premiere Date 07/08/09

Part 3: Risky Business

S1 E3 Length 56:04 Premiere Date 07/07/09

Part 2: Bonds of War

S1 E2 Length 55:36 Premiere Date 07/06/09

Part 1: From Bullion to Bubbles

S1 E1 Length 56:08 Premiere Date 07/05/09

Specials

The Ascent of Money Episode 4: Planet Finance

Length 57:44 Premiere Date 07/27/11

The Ascent of Money Episode 3: Risky Business

Length 56:14 Premiere Date 07/17/09

The Ascent of Money Episode 2: Bonds of War

Length 55:41 Premiere Date 07/08/09