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Prepare to uncover the incredible journey of one of history's most powerful figures, John Rockefeller. His rise from humble ...
John D. Rockefeller is often remembered as the world’s first billionaire, but his story goes far beyond just amassing wealth ...
Kykuit, a mansion built by John D. Rockefeller in 1913, features an art gallery, sprawling gardens, and a collection of ...
Kykuit, a 40-room mansion in Sleepy Hollow, New York, belonged to the Rockefeller family. It was built in 1913 for John D. Rockefeller, founder of the Standard Oil Company.
John D. Rockefeller was one of the most visionary businessmen of the 19 th and early 20 th century. And because of his efforts, the price of kerosene and petroleum products went down by about 50 ...
The Russells and van Rhijns might not be in residence, but these historic homes are still fascinating—and you won’t have to use the servants’ entrance.
The 1872 South Improvement scheme, a hidden agreement between the railroads and refiners led by John D. Rockefeller, hit the Pennsylvania Oil Region like a tidal wave.
Yes, Donald Trump is a threat to democracy. But the far bigger menace is the monstrous growth in wealth concentration over ...
Step into the extravagant estates of the Gilded Age, where historic craftsmanship, rare materials, and breathtaking ...
How Will Jeff Bezos Spend His Billions Now? The legacies of John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie offer hints about what could be next for Amazon’s founder. By Margaret O’Mara ...
Rockefeller and Carnegie: Titans, Not Friends John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie dominated the oil and steel empires of the Gilded Age. They revolutionized capitalism and redefined philanthropy.