# How A Massacre Created Modern Capitalism: The Huguenot Legacy

An episode of [The David McWilliams Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1462649946), 25 Aug 2026, 36 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/the-david-mcwilliams-podcast/e/6a8c517a2fe0b9d078fb6bde/media.mp3

On the anniversary of the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre, we explore the extraordinary economic impact of the French Huguenots. Discover how these religious refugees pioneered the merchant class, redefined the relationship between faith and finance, and built the foundations of modern capitalism. From the streets of Paris to the boardrooms of the Bank of Ireland, this episode uncovers the hidden history of the people who transformed the global economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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