I think it was one of Terry Jones’ documentaries where I saw the etymology of the the term bankrupt.
Early money-men would have a stone bench (banca) in the market square where they would ply their trade. If they were found to be guilty of malfeasance or other failure of their trade, officials would smash (rupture) their their work place -
“Banca rupta”
Interesting.
(now the late) Terry Jones - History Documentaries - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLugdQwSXQ0wDCfeI3xkMbCy2vsMG_2UAU