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 Money has always been more than just a medium of exchange — it’s a tool of power.

This short educational documentary explores how banking, currency, and debt have shaped civilizations from the birth of modern finance to today’s global economy. Discover how trust, credit, and capital have influenced governments, wars, and societies — and why understanding financial systems is key to understanding how power truly works. Topics Covered: The origins of modern banking The evolution of currency and fiat money How debt influences nations and individuals The hidden history of financial power Why finance shapes political and social structures . Perfect for students, educators, and anyone curious about the forces that define our world. Money has always been more than just a medium of exchange — it’s a tool of power. This short educational documentary explores how banking, currency, and debt have shaped civilizations from the birth of modern finance to today’s global economy. Discover how trust, credit, and capital have influenced governments, wars, and societies — and why understanding financial systems is key to understanding how power truly works. Topics Covered: The origins of modern banking The evolution of currency and fiat money How debt influences nations and individuals The hidden history of financial power Why finance shapes political and social structures . Perfect for students, educators, and anyone curious about the forces that define our world.