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Throughout history, the world has been shaped by the rich and powerful. Their recognizable names and deeds tend to dominate the news, but there was a time when the insanely rich of the past didn't have the exposure they do in modern times. This series looks at these mysterious icons who shared one obsession. From exotic animals to billion-dollar parties to nine-figure palaces, this ride through the jaw-dropping decadence showcases who these rulers, tycoons, and visionaries were, and ultimately, who among them spent the most.
S1, EP12 "We Built This City"
The richest people who have ever lived had the resources and power to build entire cities from scratch.
S1, EP11 "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.
S1, EP10 "Holy Rollers"
Meeting the ancients who bankrolled the construction of massive churches and temples in an attempt to buy their way past the pearly gates.
S1, EP9 "Power Couples"
The average American couple will drop five figures on their wedding, but that wouldn't even begin to cover the tab that these big spending couples racked up while throwing history's most baller nuptial celebrations.
