History's Crazy Rich Ancients

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   E1. Party Animals

   Jul 17, 2022 · 20m

   Meet the mega-millionaires who hosted parties so epic that they're still being talked about today.

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   E2. Epic Collections

   Jul 17, 2022 · 20m

   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.

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   E3. Expensive Tastes

   Jul 24, 2022 · 20m

   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.

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   E4. Dangerous Game

   Jul 24, 2022 · 20m

   The prized possessions of some of history's richest people haven't been castles, jewels, or fine art, but something more exotic.

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   E5. Gold Fever

   Jul 31, 2022 · 21m

   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.

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   E6. Maximum Security

   Jul 31, 2022 · 20m

   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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