Bubbles: Part 2 - Tulip Mania (1634 - 1637)

Taking a look at the Dutch Tulip Mania of the 1630s and examining what caused it.

What The F#ck Happened During The Tulip Mania Of 1634-1637?

Setting The Scene

Tulips, which are native to Central Asia, became a very popular flower in the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century. During this period, it not only became a status symbol but came to represent God - so was cultivated in the royal garden and was featured in lots of artwork. Then, i…