Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The Roman aristocracy amassed some of the greatest fortunes in history. Where did all their money go?
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Chapters:
0:00 The wealth of the Roman elite
1:51 Investment strategies
2:20 Passing wealth to the next generation
3:23 Masterworks
4:58 It's tough being rich
6:21 Elite infertility
7:50 Infant mortality
8:57 The example of Crassus
9:32 Long-lasting families

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