That Time One Tulip Cost More than a House

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Despite how it sounds, “Tulipmania” does not refer to just a general love of tulips; it was actually one the world’s first recorded major financial bubbles.

[isshinish]

I was distracted by the people looking at him. 🤣

[turbosdolphin]

I know these on location videos cost more, but they are wonderful from time to time. Thanks Simon and Co.!!! 🌷🌷👏👏👏

[RaydeusMX]

Nice CG, I almost believed Simon has legs.

[RoadkillbunnyUK]

Love the ‘on location’ stuff, really helps the story come alive. It would be great to do more when the story and finances match up 👍

[sandymckenna]

Omg this video is already great simon you are great even in the wild

[Dsdcain]

Great video guys. Thank you Simon and *TIFO* crew.

[Epiidevvy]

God DAMN the cinemaphotography. Also the Seth Rogan meme. I demand MOAR

[xxndLookxx]

Thank you Brilliant for supporting the videos..

[deadpaul]

I love the way you recorded this video, walking along beside the river. It must take alot of courage to record in front of all those people, well done!

[dlcalbaugh]

Great video and a nice location shoot. I do indeed appreciate the location shoots. They bring more life to what you are telling us about, in my opinion.

[dutchik]

And then to think during the hunger winter in world war 2, we ate tulip bulbs because they actually are edible and contain quite a bit of nutrients.
And we were out of food.

[okeithrae]

I can’t XD All the looks he’s getting are hilarious

[ceciliaspears]

Absolutely enamored with this video; the cinemaphotography DEMANDED my attention the whole time. Fascinating information with eye-candy to boot. Thank you.

[nikanj]

"I can calculate the movement of stars, but not the madness of men."

-Newton after losing a fortune during the South Sea Bubble

[jenniferlindsey]

Thank you, Mr. Whistler, for making my world a little brighter and my brain a little smarter! Love your videos!

[NtherWolf]

I laughed when all the people stared at him like tf are you doing. Typical dutch. Love your videos!

[mattskord]

Simon could recite the history of the eggbeater and I’d still be interested

[luuorallemn]

Your on-location videos are amazing! Thank goodness for sponsors and patrons :) Excellent topic, btw. 🌷🌷🌷

[cicalinarrot]

Plot twist: tulips were $2 and houses were $1.90.

[LunaHarp]

I know it takes a lot more work, & I wouldn't ask for this type of video every day, but I kinda liked seeing you outdoors for a change. I've never been to Europe & I love sights. So, do more of this, even if it's just every other month or something.