
Yale, Madras & the Curious Case of Empire Funding
You could say Yale University began in New Haven.But the seed money? That came from a place with spicier weather and far murkier ethics — Madras, circa 1687.Welcome to the origin story no one tells you at freshman orientation. Meet Elihu Yale: Colonial Governor, Side Hustler, Brand Name Elihu Yale didn’t found Yale University. He…