The History of Fraud - 5 Scams From Ancient Times

Описание: Fraud isn't new. Long before crypto scams and billion-dollar Ponzi schemes, ancient scammers were pulling off schemes that were just as audacious—and often more deadly. From a Greek merchant who tried to sink his own ship for insurance money, to the Roman soldiers who literally sold the Roman Empire to the highest bidder, this is the story of the world's first scams.

Join us as we dive into the history books to uncover five incredible cases of fraud from ancient Greece, Egypt, and Rome that prove human greed is timeless. You'll learn about the world's first insurance fraud, a corrupt Roman governor taken down by Cicero, and how a young Michelangelo used forgery to launch his career.

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