A Brief History of Silver
For thousands of years, silver has stood at the crossroads of money, power, and human ingenuity. Long before paper currencies or digital ledgers, silver was trusted as a universal store of value - shaped into coins, ornaments, and trade goods that connected civilizations across continents.
From ancient empires that minted silver as the backbone of their economies, to dramatic modern-era battles over supply, speculation, and control.
Silver's story mirrors humanity's ongoing struggle between real value and manufactured promises. Understanding this history isn't just academic - it explains why silver still matters today.
Here is a great collection of articles exploring silver's most influential moments, figures, and turning points - each one helping connect the past to the present.
- Silver in Ancient Civilizations - How early societies mined, valued, and traded silver.
- The Rise of Silver Coinage - When metal became money
- Silver and the Spanish Empire - Global trade, inflation, and unintended consequences
- The Hunt Brothers - The most infamous silver play in modern history
- Silver vs. Gold - Rivalry, ratios, and monetary shifts
- A Helpful Medical Metal - Ways silver has contributed to modern medicine