History's Crazy Rich Ancients
Each episode introduces mysterious icons from the past who shared one obsession–from exotic animals to billion-dollar parties to nine-figure palaces. Episodes take viewers on an immersive ride through this jaw-dropping decadence– to discover who these icons were, and ultimately, who among them spent the most.
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Ep 1Party Animals
Meet the mega-millionaires who hosted parties so epic that they're still being talked about today.
Ep 2Epic Collections
When you're one of the richest people to ever live, no price is too high to pay for an object of desire, no matter how expensive - or strange - it may be.
Ep 3Expensive Tastes
Lavish dining is the epitome of living it up, and these are the mega-moneyed gourmands who spent jaw-dropping sums in pursuit of the rarest, the richest, and the most forbidden food and drink money could buy.
Ep 4Dangerous Game
The prized possessions of some of history's richest people haven't been castles, jewels, or fine art, but something more exotic.
Ep 5Gold Fever
Gold has always been the ultimate status symbol. It’s beautiful, virtually indestructible, and above all, incredibly rare. For these ancient figures, acquiring–and spending–huge stockpiles of gold was an all-consuming passion.
Ep 6Maximum Security
The philosopher Biggie Smalls once said, mo money, mo problems–and no problem has loomed larger for history’s crazy rich than how to keep themselves–and their multi-million dollar homes–safe and secure. These three figures broke the bank on security features designed to prevent break-ins.
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