The document provides a simplified history of the origins and development of modern banking from the perspective of some individuals with experience in secret parts of world finance. It traces the flow of gold from King Solomon of Jerusalem in 930 BC to Queen Shaba of Jawa, who safeguarded Solomon's gold assets and bloodline. Over centuries, huge amounts of gold flowed to Jawa from China and Europe via the spice trade. The Knights Templar discovered something under Solomon's Temple and established the first international banking system in Europe before being destroyed in 1307. They fled to locations like Scotland, Switzerland and Portugal. The Rothschild family came to dominate banking in Europe and helped establish central banks like the Bank of England to finance wars and governments.