About Market Histories

Market Histories is a publication dedicated to the financial events that shaped the modern world. From the tulip mania of 1637 to the 2008 financial crisis, every article explores the people, decisions, and forces behind the most consequential moments in market history.

The best research on financial history often sits locked behind journal paywalls, written in language designed for academic audiences. Market Histories takes that research and translates it into accessible, well-sourced articles for anyone curious about how markets really work — and how they have failed.

What We Publish

Market Histories publishes long-form analysis of historical financial events. We do not publish opinion, trading signals, or investment recommendations. Every article is grounded in verifiable sources and structured to help readers understand what happened, why it happened, and what lasting impact it had.

Editorial Standards

We draw exclusively from verifiable, citable sources. Accepted sources include peer-reviewed papers from the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, and Review of Financial Studies; institutional research from established financial institutions; publicly available datasets from FRED, the Bank for International Settlements, and historical archives; and published works from the CFA Institute and the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Content that relies on unverified claims, proprietary data that cannot be independently checked, or speculative market commentary is rejected. Every factual claim cites its source. Key claims carry a confidence rating based on the depth and consistency of the supporting evidence.

Confidence Ratings

Every article includes key claims rated on a 1–5 confidence scale. This rating reflects the strength of the underlying evidence: replication across multiple independent studies, consistency across different time periods and geographies, and robustness to alternative methodological choices. To date, we have published 0 individually assessed claims with an average confidence rating of 0/5.

Editorial Independence

Market Histories is an independent publication. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any financial institution, broker, fund manager, or advisory firm. None of the researchers or institutions cited in articles have editorial input or approval over the content. The platform is supported by advertising revenue.

Corrections and Updates

If a published article contains an error of fact, a misrepresentation of source material, or a citation that cannot be verified, we will correct the article promptly and note the correction with an updated modification date. Readers who identify potential errors are encouraged to contact us through the contact page.