History's Crazy Rich Ancients — Season 1, Episode 10: Holy Rollers
Documentary • 20 min • 1 season, 12 episodes • ★ 8.5/10
Episode synopsis
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.
About 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.