The Story of Luxury

Two-part documentary which looks at the items valued or desired by men and women over the centuries, focusing particularly on the Classical and Medieval periods

Year: 2011 · Season 1 · Credits: Michael Scott, David Wilson, David Wilson... more

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Years: 2011

Seasons: 1

Genre: Factual

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