The Richest Man in Babylon Explained | Who Is Arkad? (Ep. 1)

Arkad — once the poorest scribe in Babylon, later its richest man — introduces the laws of gold that built his fortune. Babylon sat on the Euphrates River, in ancient Mesopotamia — modern-day Iraq, about 85 km south of Baghdad. It flourished around 1800 BCE, during the reign of King Hammurabi, becoming one of history's wealthiest trading empires. The city had no natural riches — no rainfall, no gold in the hills. Just dry clay, hand-dug irrigation canals, and merchants who built wealth from nothing. That's the first lesson: Babylon didn't inherit riches. It created them. This series covers fourteen episodes on Clason's classic The Richest Man in Babylon, followed by modern money lessons through a Babylonian lens. If you earn, spend, and wonder where the gold goes each month — this is the right place to begin. ⏱ *Chapters* 0:00 — Arkad speaks (animated intro) 0:20 — Title card 0:24 — Who Arkad is & life in Babylon 2:38 — Why Babylon produced financial wisdom 5:52 — What this series will cover (A1–A14 + beyond) 8:10 — The laws of gold & subscribe 📖 *About this series* The Gold of Babylon brings the characters of The Richest Man in Babylon (1926, public domain) to life — animated, voiced, and speaking directly to you. Series A walks the book. Series B applies the same principles to credit cards, debt, inflation, and modern traps. ▶️ *Next episode* A2 — The Man Who Desired Gold (Bansir at the city gate) 🔔 Subscribe so you do not miss the next lesson. --- ⚠️ *Disclaimer:* This channel is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not financial advice. Consult a qualified professional for decisions about your money.