Monument Man

Humanity has a long history of development behind it and has seemingly left many of the problems of the past behind as well. However, many issues such as a lack of equality, war or environmental destruction still play a role. How did this come about? To answer this question, Reto Giacomo Zanoni takes a look back, from the beginnings of humanity to the present day. He reveals how earlier developments in history continue to play a role today – and why it is worth taking a closer look at human history. Are humans really so different from other animals? How has democracy developed from ancient times to the present day? How can equal wealth distribution be achieved? Are there alternatives to democracy?