How Vanderbilt Family Went From Richest In America To Broke

In the 1800s, the Vanderbilt family ruled supreme as the wealthiest family in America known for luxurious homes, lavish parties, and extreme philanthropy. Their riches in today's market would come out to be a stunning 185 billion net worth. But the money did not last. So how did such a prominent family lose it all? And in what way is Anderson Cooper connected to the famous Vanderbilt name? All that and more, in today's Weird History Explainer.