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Step inside one of the most iconic mansions in American history.

Perched above the Atlantic Ocean in Newport, Rhode Island, The Breakers was built as a summer palace for the Vanderbilt family at the height of the Gilded Age. More than a home, it was a statement of power, ambition, and social dominance.

In this documentary, we explore the world behind the marble — the rise of the Vanderbilt dynasty, the architectural spectacle designed to impress, and the hidden labor that kept this palace running. From grand staircases and gilded halls to the unseen service corridors, this is the full story of America’s most famous Gilded Age mansion.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

-Why Newport became America’s summer capital of wealth

-How the Vanderbilt fortune shaped The Breakers

-The architecture and design behind the palace by the sea

-What it truly cost to maintain Gilded Age luxury

-Why The Breakers survived when so many great houses disappeared

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