...Bartering Was the First Form of Money?

Is It True That...? Season 1 Episode 10

Overview:
A world without money? It is hard to imagine - but it did exist. But was bartering really the first form of exchange, with money gradually replacing it? And how did this happen?

Genre : Documentary

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Release Date : 2025-08-20

Duration : 23 menit

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