Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History
Monopoly is America’s favorite board game, a love letter to unbridled capitalism and our free market society. But behind the myth of the game’s creation is an untold tale of theft, obsession and corporate double-dealing.
Previews + Extras
Trailer | Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History
S35 E3 - 1m 15s
Monopoly is America’s favorite board game, a love letter to unbridled capitalism and our free market society. But behind the myth of the game’s creation is an untold tale of theft, obsession and corporate double-dealing.
Chapter 1 | Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History
S35 E3 - 10m 43s
Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History presents the fascinating true story behind America’s favorite game.
Who's Who
S35 E3 - 44s
The creator. The challenger. The imposter. The monopolist. Meet the characters in "Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History."
The Woman Behind Monopoly
S35 E3 - 4m 44s
Monopoly might be America's favorite board game, but it has a surprising secret. The true inventor may be a woman you've never heard of: Lizzie Magie. In this episode of "What the History?!" we present the inside scoop of Monopoly's origins.
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