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History of the stock market

Duration: 0:01:58

Filled with stories and legends, the history of economic development has always fascinated people. From ancient civilizations to modern prosperity, the evolution of economic systems and markets is a tale worth telling. The story begins with the emergence of the first stock exchange in the world in Antwerp, Belgium in 1531. However, it was the East India Company with its rich history and significant impact on the economy that truly shaped the course of economic history. The old trading posts paved the way for the birth of modern corporations, leading to the rise and fall of major players in the economic landscape. From financial bubbles to market crashes, such as the South Sea Bubble in Britain in 1720, the history of stock exchanges is a rollercoaster of success and failure. The birth of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange in 1790 marked a turning point in investment history, followed by the establishment of stock exchanges in Europe and America, ultimately shaping the global economy as we know it today.

Language: Arabic
Topics: History and Evolution of Stock Exchanges

Yalla Culture - Episode 08 - Magical Realism

Duration: 0:07:10.403628

Welcome to episode eight of Yalla Fekra! Today, we will be talking about magical realism in literature. Magical realism and realism never meet. So, what brought these two together? Let's start from the beginning. Common knowledge suggests that magical realism emerged in literature or is specifically present in literature, but this is incorrect. It is closely linked to Latin America rather than the Arab world. In fact, in the 1920s in Germany, there was an exhibition on the New Objectivity. The term magical realism was coined by Latin American authors, such as Isabel Allende from Chile, Salman Rushdie from India, and Gabriel Garcia Marquez from Colombia. Marquez, in particular, gained fame for his novel "One Hundred Years of Solitude." He even won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1982. Other notable authors in this style include Haruki Murakami from Japan and Naguib Mahfouz from Egypt. So, what can bring together realism and fantasy in a narrative? A novel that combines elements of both can seem quite ordinary with a touch of imagination or fantasy. It can feel like watching a movie or living an ordinary life suddenly filled with magical occurrences. The debate between critics about magical realism continues. The boundaries of magical realism are not clear, making it difficult to define and categorize. In conclusion, the term magical realism originated in Germany and was later adopted in literature. However, as different authors began using it, the definition became blurry. Magical realism combines realism with elements of fantasy, blurring the lines between reality and imagination. It's a clash where it's hard to distinguish what is real and what is magical. Ultimately, magical realism remains a unique and captivating genre.

Language: Arabic
Topics: LiteratureMagical Realism in Literature