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The Best Episodes of History's Crazy Rich Ancients

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The Best Episodes of 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...

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  1. Background image for Unreal Estates
    7.4/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Unreal Estates

    S1:E7

    We expect homes of rich people to be nice. We expect the homes of extremely rich people to be remarkable. As for these three crazy rich ancients? They built palaces that are literally some of the largest, most luxurious buildings to ever grace the surface of the earth.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Mega Mausoleums
    7.4/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Mega Mausoleums

    S1:E8

    Here’s a stone cold fact that not even the richest mega-millionaires can avoid: we’re all gonna die. These ancients realized they were destined to spend more time in the tomb than the throne room and spent big to build luxurious final resting places for themselves and their loved ones.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Epic Collections

    S1:E2

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Maximum Security

    S1:E6

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Holy Rollers

    S1:E10

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Expensive Tastes
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Expensive Tastes

    S1:E3

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Power Couples

    S1:E9

    The average American couple will drop five figures on their wedding. That wouldn’t even begin to cover the tab that these big spending couples racked up while throwing history’s most baller nuptial celebrations.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.1/10(13 votes)

    #8 - Party Animals

    S1:E1

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.6/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Dangerous Game

    S1:E4

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #10 - Gold Fever

    S1:E5

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #11 - Sick Rides

    S1:E11

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #12 - We Built This City

    S1:E12

    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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Best Episodes Summary

"Unreal Estates" is the best rated episode of "History's Crazy Rich Ancients". It scored 7.4/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/7/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Mega Mausoleums".