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The Fabulous History of Money (3/4)
The Chinese Way58 min
Available until 27/07/2026
Money has changed the course of civilisations across the ages. Episode three: In China, it all began in the tombs of great figures around five thousand years ago - cowries (small seashells) were placed there, and today they can be found in their thousands. These were the ancestors of Chinese coins, which first appeared in the 7th century BCE.
Director
Frédéric Wilner
Country
France
Year
2025
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