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Signs of his work, mentorship and influence are visible across the canvases of generations of Indian artists. Shaleen Wadhwana traces the ripple effect.
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His scale is impressive, but without competition and public oversight, Dangote’s CNG empire could choke off the very ...
Explore America’s grandest historic homes where legendary wealth once shaped their walls step inside the architecture and ...
The United Nations operated from a defense plant in suburban Lake Success, shaping early Cold War diplomacy from Long Island.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow about his new book, "Mark Twain," in which he illuminates the complex life of the writer.
‘Hamilton’ author Ron Chernow’s new book takes on an icon of American letters, Mark Twain Chernow became fascinated by Twain as a prototype of the modern celebrity and found himself drawn ...
In 1913, John D. Rockefeller’s fortune peaked at an estimated $900 million (about $29.3 billion in today's dollars). In 2024, the Rockefeller family's estimated net worth was $10.3 billion.
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.
Discover 5 powerful business lessons from John D. Rockefeller, the first self-made millionaire. Apply these strategies to achieve success.