In 1682, the remnants of 'Tulip Mania,' which gripped the Dutch Republic earlier in the century, continued to intrigue Europeans. Although the peak of the frenzy had passed, tales of extreme speculation, where tulip bulbs were traded for homes, persisted as cautionary stories of market excess. These accounts, often exaggerated, cemented Tulip Mania as an iconic example of economic folly, highlighting the dangers of speculative bubbles that captivate societies even after their collapse.