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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Status	Ended
Original Name	History's Crazy Rich Ancients
First Air Date	July 17, 2022
Last Air Date	September 4, 2022
Seasons	1
Episodes	12
Episode Runtime	20min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	History
Networks	History

S01E12

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.

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