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The Making of Monopoly: How Quakers Shaped the World's Most Popular Board Game
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Monopoly is a game of wealth and property…or is there more to it? In this episode, we explore the twisty history of the world’s most popular board game, from its anti-capitalist origins to the Quakers who transformed the game into what it is today. This is a story of innovative women, big business, deceit, and the unknown legacy of Friends.
We've got photos, additional Monopoly info, a transcript, discussion questions, and more on our episode page.
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60 episodes
Manage episode 422029468 series 3470798
Monopoly is a game of wealth and property…or is there more to it? In this episode, we explore the twisty history of the world’s most popular board game, from its anti-capitalist origins to the Quakers who transformed the game into what it is today. This is a story of innovative women, big business, deceit, and the unknown legacy of Friends.
We've got photos, additional Monopoly info, a transcript, discussion questions, and more on our episode page.
Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.
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