Episode 26- Cleopatra’s Pearl – The Most Expensive Drink in History

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Published on Sep 26, 2025, 1:00:40 PM
Total time: 00:05:37

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In this episode of Mind-Blowing History, Historia takes us back to ancient Egypt to explore one of the most legendary displays of wealth and power in recorded history. When Cleopatra dissolved a priceless pearl in vinegar and drank it to win a bet against Mark Antony, it became not just a flex of wealth—but a powerful political message. Tune in for the story behind the drink that may have cost more than a modern superyacht.

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