Talk to Niall Ferguson live online
Monday 22 December 9pm
After the final programme in the series historian and presenter Niall Ferguson will be live online to answer your questions about The Ascent of Money.
Kick off the debate now by posting a question in the forum.
» Channel 4 History Forum
Monday 22 December 9pm
After the final programme in the series historian and presenter Niall Ferguson will be live online to answer your questions about The Ascent of Money.
Kick off the debate now by posting a question in the forum.
» Channel 4 History Forum
On TV
In this six-part series, historian Niall Ferguson tells the story of money and the rise of global finance. Bringing context and understanding to the current economic crisis, he reveals how the history of finance has been punctuated by gut-wrenching crashes. Each episode shows how a big bang in the ascent of money has changed the course of history.
» Episode guides
In this six-part series, historian Niall Ferguson tells the story of money and the rise of global finance. Bringing context and understanding to the current economic crisis, he reveals how the history of finance has been punctuated by gut-wrenching crashes. Each episode shows how a big bang in the ascent of money has changed the course of history.
» Episode guides
Money Explained
Why do booms always go bust? Watch the video.
Glossary
Select word to read a quick definition. Click Go to read more.
Why do booms always go bust? Watch the video.
Glossary
Select word to read a quick definition. Click Go to read more.
Timeline
Re-trace the places and events in the extraordinary story of the ascent of money.
Interactive
Explore the timeline with our interactive Earth
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» Pre 1800 | » 1800s | » 1900s | » 2000s
Re-trace the places and events in the extraordinary story of the ascent of money.
Interactive
Explore the timeline with our interactive Earth
Alternatively click on a period to start exploring
» Pre 1800 | » 1800s | » 1900s | » 2000s
Money Talk
Words wise and foolish, serious and seriously funny about money, investment, wealth and poverty.
» More
Words wise and foolish, serious and seriously funny about money, investment, wealth and poverty.
» More
