Monaco: History of a Micro-state
Monaco: History of a Micro-state
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Monaco: History of a Micro-state

7.0 / 10
2025
1 season
3 episodes
Documentary

In Monaco, one in two inhabitants is a millionaire. But behind the glitz, glamour and extreme wealth, the tiny principality hides a fascinating history of suppressed revolts, lucrative alliances and political intrigue. In three episodes, this series takes a behind-the-scenes look at a micro-state shaped by the Grimaldi family over seven centuries.

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In Monaco, one in two inhabitants is a millionaire. But behind the glitz, glamour and extreme wealth, the tiny principality hides a fascinating history of suppressed revolts, lucrative alliances and political intrigue. In three episodes, this series takes a behind-the-scenes look at a micro-state shaped by the Grimaldi family over seven centuries.

  • Princes and Croupiers

    1.Princes and Croupiers

    23-09-202546m

    For centuries, the Grimaldi family, originally from Genoa, owned vast territories in France as well as the principality of Monaco, an isolated fishing village. Around 1860, with th...

  • Dandies and Straw Men

    2.Dandies and Straw Men

    23-09-202548m

    After the First World War, the Société des Bains de Mer is drowning in debt, while a revolt is brewing in Monaco, challenging the Prince’s authority.

  • Stars and Estate Agents

    3.Stars and Estate Agents

    23-09-202547m

    In 1956 a miracle saves the finances of the micro-state: the glamourous American star Grace Kelly.

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