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.
This precedent-setting investigation highlights the logistical failures, mismanagement, and lack of preparedness that contributed to the defeat, and the lessons learned that led to improvements in military organization and accountability.