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"Tulip Mania: The Bulb that Sprouted the First Stock Market Bubble" with Russell Lee

Hosted by Russell Lee

Learn how tulips created an economic bubble in the 1600s and explore the fascinating story behind the eventual bursting—and financial collapse that followed—throughout the Netherlands and beyond. Once more, we are joined by award-winning writer and lecturer Russell Lee, a master storyteller with a unique, easy-to-understand approach, and in this episode, Russell will answer viewers’ questions during the livestream and, in addition to exploring the phenomena known as “tulip mania,” will also explore the world-renowned artwork that was created during the Dutch Golden Age.

Learn how tulips created an economic bubble in the 1600s and explore the fascinating story behind the eventual bursting—and financial collapse that followed—throughout the Netherlands and beyond. Once more, we are joined by award-winning writer and lecturer Russell Lee, a master storyteller with a unique, easy-to-understand approach, and in this episode, Russell will answer viewers’ questions during the livestream and, in addition to exploring the phenomena known as “tulip mania,” will also explore the world-renowned artwork that was created during the Dutch Golden Age.

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