In ancient Egypt, there were various trade unions, usually organized by profession
One of the most interesting was the thieves' union
Suppose someone stole yr carpet at night, and in the morning you'd go to the office of the head of the thieves' union, pay 25% of the carpet's value, and get it back. Much better than modern insurance!
the-smug-one [3 hidden]5 mins ago
The "Past Lives" podcast just had an episode on the workers of Deir El-Medina.
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One of the most interesting was the thieves' union
Suppose someone stole yr carpet at night, and in the morning you'd go to the office of the head of the thieves' union, pay 25% of the carpet's value, and get it back. Much better than modern insurance!