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History’s Hidden Engine

The unseen force shaping markets, culture, and history.

Video | Streaming & DVD | 59 mins + 90 mins of Bonus Content

Filmmaker David Edmond Moore’s masterpiece is the achievement of more than three years of research and creativity. In just 59 minutes, History’s Hidden Engine shows that social mood drives trends in movies, music, fashion, finance, economics, politics, the media and war. Moore’s incorporation of pop songs, news footage and familiar cultural images makes the film as lively and engaging as it is educational.

First released in 2006, the film remains as relevant today as ever.

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A Film That Turns Conventional Wisdom on Its Head

In just under an hour, History’s Hidden Engine presents a powerful idea:

“Social mood determines the character of social events — not the other way around.”

This documentary shows how this underlying force may be shaping:

  • Financial markets
  • Politics and elections
  • War and peace
  • Movies, music and fashion

All of it.

Inside the film, you’ll see why optimism and fear show up across markets and culture at the same time… how patterns repeat across decades—even centuries—and why headlines often explain moves only after they’ve already happened.

It also introduces a deeper structure behind these patterns, including the Elliott Wave Principle and recurring, fractal behavior in markets—suggesting that what looks random may not be random at all.

You’ll Never See or Read the News the Same Way Again

Once you understand this perspective, market moves start to make more sense, headlines feel incomplete, and major turning points become easier to recognize.

What Some Viewers Have Said About History’s Hidden Engine:

“History’s Hidden Engine is an excellent primer for anyone looking for a grander understanding of how society ebbs and flows, and most importantly, how that is reflected in the financial markets.”

– Stephen G.

“This documentary was very insightful and the socionomics theory has helped me to personally challenge the idea that fundamental economics determine the direction of the financial markets. I am becoming ever more convinced that social mood predicts the fundamentals. I soon hope to purchase the Theorist which should help me to determine with great probability what the future will hold for economic society and for our productive capacity. Thank you for all the great time and effort that you put into your forecasts, I truly hope that the Wave Principle will one day be accepted into academia and finances. Good work!”

– Andrew A.

“This is just SO DAMN GOOD!!! Thank you for sharing it with all of US!!!”

– Audrey R.

“Just finished watching the documentary. I found it to be succinct, educational and precise.”

– Alain L.

“There is a general understanding that the universe, time, and space are inner-linked, “The Rythm of Life”.  The principals and patterns outlined by Elliott, Prechter, and associates are logical and compelling.  I am moved toward believing and following this theory rather than dismissing it to “You can find any pattern you want in anything” which is the counter argument  used in the video.  Very thought provoking.  Great work and presentation. An “Ahaa” revelation for me.”

– Charles R.

“Very important subject, professionally done, good structure, nice visuals. I like the inclusion of those who don’t believe. I think giving them a voice is an important part of getting the message out.”

– TB

“I just watched your video “History’s Hidden Engine” and I’m really impressed. Your approach to history being influenced or even more fueled by social mood is highly original and seems very important to me. It was very impressive for me to learn how the Elliott Wave Principle, spirals and the Fibonacci numbers relationship can explain so many evolutions we can see in nature and human behaviour (which is also part of nature of course). Keep on doing your impressive research!”

– Stephen B.

“Just watched History’s Hidden Engine. What a fantastic contribution to the world. Well Done!”

– Larry E.

“If History’s Hidden Engine doesn’t turn so-called ‘conventional wisdom’ on its head…
I don’t know what will.”

– Bob C.

“The greatest documentary I have ever seen! Keep it up!”

– Qobil Y.

“I will be ordering your new DVD set. I am rather anxious to share it with those closest to me.”

– Joseph R.

Meet Your Presenter:

Robert R. Prechter Founder and President, Elliott Wave International

Robert R. Prechter’s name is familiar to market observers the world over. Since founding EWI in 1979, Prechter has focused on applying and enhancing the Wave Principle, R.N. Elliott’s fractal model of financial pricing. Prechter shares his market insights in The Elliott Wave Theorist, one of the longest-running financial publications in existence today. Prechter has developed a theory of social causality called socionomics, whose main hypothesis is endogenously regulated waves of social mood prompt social actions. In other words, events don’t shape moods; moods shape events. Prechter has authored and edited several academic papers. He has written 18 books on finance and socionomics, including a New York Times bestseller.

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*Plus, with your purchase, you’ll also receive a second video containing almost 90 minutes of extended interviews with many of the scientists and financial professionals who are involved in this revolutionary field. Some of us at the Institute feel the content of Volume Two, Broader Discussions in Socionomics, is even more intriguing for the viewer who wants to learn more about this topic.

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