For over two centuries, the Rothschild family has been a lightning rod for conspiracy theories, accused of everything from controlling global finance to orchestrating wars for profit. This research paper meticulously dissects these pervasive myths, separating them from the verifiable historical record. Through an examination of their origins in Frankfurt, their decentralized banking model, and their pivotal role in financing major European events like the Napoleonic Wars and the Suez Canal, t...