The 2008 financial crisis wasn’t a sudden accident — it was the result of decades of greed, reckless risk-taking, and a financial system designed to protect itself at all costs. In this video, we break down what really happened behind the scenes of the 2008 crash. From subprime mortgages and Wall Street speculation to government bailouts and central bank money printing, this is the story most people were never told. While millions of ordinary people lost their homes, jobs, and savings, the institutions responsible were rescued, rewarded, and allowed to grow even bigger. The system didn’t fail — it worked exactly as designed. We also explore how the aftermath of 2008 reshaped the modern economy, fueled inequality, inflated asset bubbles, and set the stage for today’s debt-driven world. From quantitative easing to inflation and market instability, the same mechanisms are still in place. This is not just history. It’s a warning. If you want to understand how financial power really works, why crises keep repeating, and what lessons 2008 still holds for the future, this video is for you. #financialmistakes #financialeducation #moneyandpower #economicbubbles #financialsystem #thefinancialhistorian #financialhistorian Subscribe for more deep dives into money, power, and history.