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...The Past Was Less Violent?
Is It True That...?
...Raw Materials Make Countries Rich?
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Is It True That...?
...Raw Materials Make Countries Rich?23 min
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14/01/2026
For thousands of years, raw materials such as copper, silver and oil have brought power and prosperity - but often also violence and instability. From the Alps to the city of Potosí in Bolivia and the Venezuelan oilfields, this episode shows how resources can bring progress but also a fatal dependency. Is there a way to escape the curse of resources?
Country
Germany
Year
2025
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