Weird economics: Tulips and Chickens
Today the History Guy tells two stories of economic history. First he tells the story about Tulip Mania, when beautiful tulips in the Netherlands were worth as much as a house. Then he tells the story of how Queen Victoria’s interest in Fancy chickens...
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Weird economics: Tulips and Chickens
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Today the History Guy tells two stories of economic history. First he tells the story about Tulip Mania, when beautiful tulips in the Netherlands were worth as much as a house. Then he tells the story of how Queen Victoria’s interest in Fancy chickens helped to create the modern chicken industry we know today. <a href="https://www.magellantv.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">MagellanTV</a> - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated <a href="https://www.magellantv.com/explore/history" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">history playlist</a>, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: <a href="https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy</a><br />ohKMwvBH7D5uj6NcJD8h
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