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The Evolution of Banking: From Medieval Italy to the Digital Age
**The Banking Genesis in Medieval Italy** The 11th century witnessed the rise of Italy as the epicentre of European trade. Merchants from various corners of the continent converged to engage in the exchange of a vast array of goods. Yet, a formidable obstacle loomed large - the rampant diversity of currencies in circulation. Pisa, for instance, found itself dealing with an intricate web of seven different currencies, necessitating a continuous, laborious process of currency exchange. In this challenging landscape, the ingenious solution was found in the revolutionary concept of banking. The very term "bank" traces its origins to the Italian "banco," which connotes the benches where these bustling outdoor exchange transactions took place. Thus, the foundation of modern banking was laid, not merely as a facilitator of financial transactions but as a problem solver in the realm of currency management.
By Unique writing2 years ago in Writers
The Uneven Sisters
I always got to work. I always got to clean. Belinda doesn't have to do anything. And she always getting into trouble. But that is my duty as the housekeeper. My family could barely afford to live. My family grew up poor. They couldn't afford much food and they could not afford much clothes. Momma said that we nearly starve just to make it. This is what encourage me to work for the Lenfords. The Lenfords are good folks that never done anything wrong. They care about their workers. They care about the people that protect their home and keep it safe. My name is Flower. Momma gave me a simple name to remind her of what father would do for her on Valentine's Day. Dad would give flowers to Momma. Mr. Lenfords always gave me an extra tip whenever I would work for them. The reason Momma passed her job down to me so the family can live within their means. I loved working because I would just make sure Belinda was taken care of. She was young and wild and free. I would read to her and make sure she was well taken of.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous2 years ago in Writers
Witchy winners all
Without further ado, I am delighted to announce the award winners in the write-a-witch challenge. Each of the following six finalists has won a cash prize and an accolade for their brilliant efforts at creating an original new witch character and writing a story or poem around them. That's all there was to it.
By Raymond G. Taylor2 years ago in Writers
"Unlocking the Full Spectrum of the Stock Market's Impact: A Comprehensive Exploration"
The stock market, as a complex and multifaceted system, delves into various aspects of the economy and corporate achievements. It transcends its role as a singular indicator of economic well-being and emerges as a nuanced reflection of the financial soundness, expectations, and behaviour of companies, investors, and the broader economy. Here, we embark on a comprehensive journey to dissect what the stock market genuinely measures:
By Unique writing2 years ago in Writers
Dave and DC
I don't like being pushed into something. I don't like being told what to do. But Pops gonna kill me if I don't help Dave. Dave is my younger brother from another mother. He's fine at one time then the next he is getting into trouble. Pops would say DC that's how you were when you were growing up. You were hard. You were tough. Can't you show Dave some compassion. Yeah that's my name don't wear it out DC. My father named me after the place he met my mother. He was feeling the cool vibes of DC and chilling with his Hip Hop friends. He was planning to become a rapper until he met that fine woman, Mom. She was Hip Hopping and wild. And Pops knew it. She gave him something he could feel and that's how I was born. To make a long story short, Mom left him. Pops kept drinking and hanging out with wild women. Grandpa helped Pops to get back on with his life. And Grandpa help raised me. He was loving and kind. And occasionally funny because he would show me that he still got it. At Grandpa's funeral Pops promised me that if I live with him and do what's right that he would do exactly what Grandpa did for him. Pops even pinky swear because I was little back then.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous2 years ago in Writers
Tataski's Final Testimony
In the Western United States, Asian families were doing well back in the last century. Before equal rights and before Civil Rights, there were Asian families that were making more than White Americans. They would come from working on the trains in 19th Century to making profitable businesses. Some of them were becoming millionaires. And Tataski was one of them, he was from generations of hard-working Americans. He was a proud Asian American. He loved his country and his relatives fought for the country since the Civil War. His family became rich off of their many businesses and franchises in the city and across the West. But there was one thing Tataski wanted was equality. He wanted his children and his family to receive the same privileges as White people. And his family agreed to his pursuit in order to protect their wealth. They wanted to have the same freedoms as White people. So their family hired a lawyer and sued in Court.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous2 years ago in Writers
Orlleo & Penelope
Well before the Civil War freed all enslaved people. There were people buying their freedom. There were slaves who master let them go. There were freedmen who paid the widow of their master to become free. I was one of them Orlleo. All my youth I gave to the system. All my strength and all my life, I was mostly enslaved. My parents came from Africa. And I was purchased at conception. Master attained about three hundred slaves. And I am one of the youngest when I was born. It happened after I raised a family. After I worked most of my life. That master died and his widow fell unto hard times. She could not afford all the slaves that she had and so it was lawful to give them their freedom. My plan was to first get my freedom then to free the rest of my family. So I told the miss that I would make a deal for my freedom. I would work for three more months and I will be freed from her. And she agreed and made a contract and she gave me my freedom papers dated on the time I could leave. So I was happy working for my freedom. I did more work than I ever because I knew freedom was coming. And I kept up. The widow came to remind me Orlleo you worked hard enough. I decided to let you and the rest of your family go. I took all the papers and shook her hand strongly. And that night we left.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous2 years ago in Writers
