How Humans Invented Money

Money is just paper, metal, or numbers on a screen. So why does everyone agree it's worth something? In this video, we trace how humans really invented money, from clay tablets and barley in ancient Mesopotamia to shells, bronze spades, the first coins, paper money, and the digital money in your phone. You'll also see why the story you learned in school about barter is probably wrong, how rulers wrecked their own currencies, and why one Pacific island used stones too heavy to move as cash. If you enjoyed this, subscribe for more stickman history explained simply. What should I cover next? Let me know in the comments. #HistoryOfMoney #MoneyHistory #History #Economics #Stickman #pov #ancienthis #ancienthumans #ancienthistory #anthropology #humanevolution #ancientrituals #archaeology #humanorigins #ancientculture #cavemanlife #historyfacts