History
Station:
History (US)
Status:
To Be Determined
Start:
2022-07-17
Rating:
10/10 from 1 users
In History's Crazy Rich Ancients, each half-hour 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 original sharks and regal individuals truly were, uncover their lavish lifestyles including insane spending sprees and crazy obsessions that would shape the world and redefine the very meaning of rich and, ultimately, who among them spent the most.
There is no Next Episode of History's Crazy Rich Ancients planned.
S1E10 - Holy Rollers
The Bible says it's harder for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to get into heaven, but that didn't stop these high rollers from trying. Meet the ancients who bankrolled the construction of massive churches and temples in an attempt to buy their way past the pearly gates.
Air Date: 28 Aug 2022 21:03 (CDT)
S1E11 - Sick Rides
Whether it's private planes, private trains, or gold-plated limousines, the mega-rich have always flaunted their wealth by buying luxury vehicles. Even when the only vehicles to buy were boats, chariots, and horse-drawn carriages.
Air Date: 04 Sep 2022 21:03 (CDT)
S1E12 - We Built This City
All rich people have the money to build a dream house. The richest people who have ever lived have the resources to dream a lot bigger. These industrial tycoons wouldn't settle for building a single home because they had the resources--and power--to create entire cities from scratch.
Air Date: 04 Sep 2022 21:34 (CDT)