Just a few tidbits of my wife's family history that might be pertinent here. Her father was born near Ulan Bator, Outer Mongolia, of Russian parents who were leaving Russia as a result of the 1918 revolution. Moving east through Siberia, one of the most useful barter items for food were sewing needles!
On the other hand, the valuables they were carrying came in handy when,closely pusued by the -------- forces, the sled containing the family jewels overturned,diverting their pursuers, and giving them time to escape..
Figure out what commodity will be scarce and valued, remembering that gold, etc. have a long history and plenty of admirers......
Footnote: Geez, that didn't take long... I had no idea the censors were up and on the job so early
No kidding. I can get some ambien if someone needs it.
Now I really want to know what you called them. I can't imagine any of the terms in my head are inappropriate. Especially since we're talking about history, unless you were using some derogatory slang word.
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