50K views · 606 reactions | CNN's Anderson Cooper explores the rise and fall of the historic US family, the Vanderbilts, in his new book "Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty." | CNN | Facebook

Step inside The Breakers 🏰✨ Built as a summer retreat for the Vanderbilt family, this iconic estate is a stunning example of Gilded Age luxury and drama. With its grand rooms, intricate details, and ocean views, The Breakers remains a testament to a time of extraordinary opulence and ambition. | Preservation Society of Newport County

👑Fit for royalty: step into Alva Vanderbilt’s lavish bedroom at Marble House⚜️ ⁠ Adorned in Louis XIV style, this opulent space features custom lilac and wall treatments, a stunning circular ceiling painting of Athena, elegant French furniture, and intricate patterned wallpaper. Experience Gilded Age luxury at its finest.⁠ ⁠ #thegildedage #gildedage #frenchdecor #marblehouse #newportri #mansiontour #bedroomtour #bedroomdecor | Newport Mansions