Selling the Brooklyn Bridge (Season 2)

In late 1800s New York City, as Americans chased the dream of prosperity, one master hustler pulled off a legendary scam—conning hopeful investors out of their life savings by selling them pieces of the Brooklyn Bridge. In Season 2, Episode 11, "Spectacular Cons." New Episodes Fridays at 9/8c on HISTORY! Stay up to date on all of your favorite The HISTORY Channel shows at http://history.com/schedule. #TheUnBelievable Subscribe for more from The UnBelievable and other great The HISTORY Channel shows: http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYT Check out exclusive The HISTORY Channel content: History Newsletter - https://histv.co/newsletter Website - https://histv.co/History Facebook - https://histv.co/Facebook Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/history TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@history Did you know that during World War II, FDR launched a top-secret program to attack Japan–with an army of bats? Or that three people once lost their lives thanks to a falling poodle? Have you heard of the island off the coast of Mexico that’s populated by thousands of mutilated dolls? What about the prison where inmates sometimes wake up…with a new set of goat testicles? If you haven’t, then brace yourself for The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd. Each hour-long episode will open up our cabinet of curiosities to reveal the strangest-but-true stories in human history, brought to life through dynamic recreation, compelling graphics, and arresting archival. From Boston’s Great Molasses Flood to a man who survived being struck by lightning not once, not twice, but SEVEN times, these seemingly tall tales all actually happened, and our cast of experts dives into the historical record to tell you how and why. HISTORY® is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and entertaining manner across all platforms. The network’s all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming.