Crashes and Crises: Lessons from a History of Financial Disasters from The Great Courses offers a riveting deep dive into the economic upheavals that have shaped—and shaken—the world. Taught by acclaimed economist and historian Professor Connel Fullenkamp of Duke University, this 24-lecture series explores some of the most dramatic financial collapses in history, from the Tulip Mania of the 1600s to the 2008 global financial meltdown. With clarity and insight, Professor Fullenkamp examines the root causes, cascading consequences, and hard-earned lessons of these financial catastrophes. You’ll dissect pivotal events such as the South Sea Bubble, the Great Depression, the Asian financial crisis, and the Enron scandal—not merely as historical curiosities but as cautionary tales packed with relevance for today’s global economy. This course, ideal for investors, professionals, and lifelong learners, combines economic theory and historical narrative to shed light on how greed, speculation, policy errors, and human conduct can culminate in a devastating financial crisis. It’s a compelling reminder that understanding the past is essential to avoiding the mistakes of the future. 4o