But followers of Meta and Apple's recent antitrust trials might be surprised to learn that the legacy of the country's current tech monopoly debate is rooted in a similar conversation as that of the ...

At 25, Rockefeller buys out his partners and founds Rockefeller & Andrews, Cleveland's largest refinery. Laura gives birth to the Rockefellers' first child, Elizabeth ("Bessie"). 1868 ...

When Rockefeller's refineries first came to life, they primarily aimed to create kerosene. The refinery process created many waste materials, one of which was gasoline.

America’s first oil well was drilled in Pennsylvania in 1859, and the historic moment inspired Rockefeller to enter the oil industry. However, instead of drilling, he anticipated that the refining ...

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest person, has spent $20 billion to make his modern refinery a reality in Nigeria. Text and Photographs by Alexandra Wexler Feb. 22, 2025 10:00 am ET ...

More than 80 years after his death, Standard Oil founder John D. Rockefeller remains one of the greatest figures in the history of Wall Street.

At 25, Rockefeller buys out his partners and founds Rockefeller & Andrews, Cleveland's largest refinery. Laura gives birth to the Rockefellers' first child, Elizabeth ("Bessie"). 1868 ...