A tragic baptism in an inflatable children's pool resulted in the drowning of a grandfather, leading to the pastor being charged with negligent homicide.

An author pays a heartfelt tribute to Cândida do Céu Ferreira, a paper flower artisan from Fragosela, who learned her craft from her grandfather as a child.

Authored by David Stockman, an article warns that the current economic conditions in the US represent a form of stagflation distinct from historical precedents, as the economy grinds to a halt amidst inflation.

Lithuanian rapper Dominykas Ježerys, known as OG Version, recently discovered that his late father's father was also a musician, a revelation that came as a shock to him.

Segundo, a 70-year-old Filipino grandfather, has inspired netizens by successfully completing his senior high school education, demonstrating dedication to lifelong learning.

King Charles may not invite Prince Harry to Sandringham due to 'bitter experience,' despite the Duke of Sussex reportedly being keen to bring his children to see their grandfather, as Harry continues to hope for a royal invitation to the UK amid ongoing security concerns.

A Pakistani grandfather was killed by missile debris in Abu Dhabi, and witnesses have reported hearing explosions in the city, indicating ongoing security incidents in the region.

The grandfather of Mario, a 15-year-old boy murdered in January, has been placed under judicial control for 60 days by the Timișoara Court, accused of assaulting the mother of one of the two suspects.

A jury has returned an insanity verdict in the case of Derek Mulligan, 39, who had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of 78-year-old Derek Burns in Donegal in 2023.

The Holland family of Carlow, Ireland, continues a seven-generation tradition of piano tuner-technicians, with customers often returning through generations.

American influencer Justus Reid, known for living in Zagorje, announced that his grandfather's house in the US was destroyed in a fire, leaving his family without belongings and his grandfather hospitalized.

Olivia Zhang, at 14, founded Cancer Kids First after losing her grandfather and teacher to cancer, growing the nonprofit to include 40,000 youth volunteers despite initial parental skepticism.

New South Wales police have arrested a man and a woman in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian last month, bringing the total number of arrests to four.

A beloved grandfather and avid cyclist suffered catastrophic injuries after hitting a pothole on his normal route, leading his heartbroken family to turn off his life support.

Jenny Johnson, third-generation CEO of Franklin Templeton, leads the global fund manager with nearly $2 billion in assets, discussing her role in the 79-year-old family business started by her grandfather.

In Parcelles-Assainies, a man's grandson, who served as his right-hand man, has been accused of stealing 2 million from his visually impaired grandfather.

A grandfather was fatally struck by an ambulance on a Georgia highway after he had pulled over to assist his stranded grandson. Both vehicles reportedly had hazard lights on and were safely off the road.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae visit the newly built Kalma coastal tourist area in Wonsan, North Korea, December 29, 2024, in this photo released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA/via REUTERS Kim Jong Un is the third member of the Kim family to serve as leader of North Korea. His grandfather Kim Il Sung was the first, and he started an unusual dynastic succession. Photos show the family's rule, and the potential fourth member of the dynast...

A Singaporean court has declined a personal protection order sought by a mother for her daughter against the girl's 80-year-old grandfather, who testified that he regarded the girl and her younger sister as his 'bao bei' or treasure.

Just to remind her fellow Americans that they were not the only ones feeling the pain of price hikes from her grandfather’s tariffs, last week 18-year-old Kai Trump posted a YouTube video ­titled: “I…

The British composer and producer performs this Sunday at L'Auditori as part of the Subsònic festival

Dimitris Kyriakoudis, named after his grandfather who was executed in Kaisariani, spoke to 'Kokkino Thessaloniki 91,4' about his family's tragic history.

It was not discovered in an archaeological excavation, but in a wooden chest of gifts from a grandfather to his grandson. The coin was used to pay for a bus ticket in the 50s. It is now on display in a museum.

The author's grandfather visits her while she's living abroad. Courtesy of the author My grandfather was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's, and we're cherishing every visit. He flies from Rio…

At the bustling Han Market in central Da Nang, two Vietnamese vendors tease a middle-aged South Korean tourist by calling him harabeoji, or “grandfather” in Korean. “I’m offended!” he jokes. The…

David J. Farber, a pivotal figure known as the 'Grandfather of the Internet' for his significant contributions to its early development, has passed away at the age of 91.

David J. Farber, a pioneering figure widely recognized as the 'Grandfather of the Internet' for his significant contributions to its development, has passed away at the age of 91.

Results of a large, international study show that when it comes to the position of women and men in marriage, contemporary 20- and 30-year-olds are more conservative than their fathers and grandfathers.

Giorgos Lianis was a guest on the show 'To Proino', where he spoke about his personal life. 'I don't like the word retired. Never retired!'

Grandfather of 32, Jalaluddin Hassan, shares that the holy month of Ramadan holds even greater significance for him now.

Robert Pasin, the third-generation CEO of Radio Flyer, discusses his experience taking over the company at 28 and his approach to ensuring his children do not feel pressured to join the family business.

At Oviya Sangamam 2026, a stall by a young resident of Rajakilpakkam showcased coconut shell-based creations by her 88-year-old grandfather

The Cordovan artist begins a new stage in her career with the song 'Mala mía' after suffering the loss of her grandfather, the great reference in her life, and after facing a romantic breakup:…

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited a mausoleum for his late grandfather and father with newly elected party officials after the country wrapped up a key party congress, state media reported Friday. Kim visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun the previous day with newly elected members of the central leadership of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, according to the Korean Central News Agency. North Korea concluded the weeklong ninth party congress Wednesday, the first since 2021, where i

His granddaughters were "very surprised" to hear he would be featured in the star-studded music video.

Chris Baghsarian, 85, was taken from his home and murdered, in what authorities believe was a case of mistaken identity.

Two individuals have been arrested following the death of an 85-year-old man who was mistakenly abducted from his home. Investigators believe the intruders intended to kidnap someone connected to a criminal network.

Author Judith Hermann's new book, 'Ich möchte zurückgehen in der Zeit,' attempts to uncover her grandfather's SS past, described as a 'protocol of failure' in her quest to confront her family's Nazi history.

Australian police have found human remains believed to be those of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian, who was kidnapped on February 13 in what appears to be a case of mistaken identity.

Police suspect they have found the remains of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian, who was kidnapped from his home 11 days ago in what authorities believe was a case of mistaken identity.

Nils Treijs' passion for skiing led to the creation of the only ski museum in the Baltics in his grandfather's hometown of Tirza, which also hosts the decade-old Mierlaiku skiing tradition.

Baghsarian, 85, was taken from his North Ryde home last Friday in what police say was a case of mistaken identity Police have executed a warrant at a semi-rural property believed to be linked to the mistaken kidnapping of grandfather Chris Baghsarian. The 85-year-old man has been held captive since three men bundled him into a dark-coloured SUV outside his Sydney home just before dawn last Friday. Continue reading...

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has responded to reports questioning the accuracy of his Oxford thesis and a family anecdote involving his great-grandfather and the KKK.

The well-known rapper Dominykas Ježerys, better known as OG Version, who recently experienced the loss of his father, recently learned about his talented grandfather Česlovas Ježeris.

Star photographer Nicolai Howalt is presenting a new exhibition where, for the first time, he explores art without incorporating a camera, transforming his grandfather's collection into a meditative space.

Seventeen-year-old Sara delves into the brutal history of her great-grandfather, uncovering a past that includes music amidst hardship.

Lionel Richie expressed his joy and sweet reaction to becoming a grandfather again, following his daughter Sofia Richie's announcement of the birth of her son, Henry Cecil Grainge, just over a week ago.

A resident of Żoliborz, Warsaw, lost two valuable paintings belonging to his great-grandfather and a payment card after falling asleep during a drinking session with newly met men.

A man broke into an acquaintance's home, subjected them to various forms of torture, and stole a grandfather clock. In court, the accused blamed a third party for the incident.

A speeding Thar SUV struck and killed two young children, aged eight and ten, and their 60-year-old maternal grandfather in Gurugram, India.

The grandfather of Mario Berinde, a 15-year-old boy murdered by three friends in Cenei, Romania, has been placed under judicial control after allegedly assaulting the mother of one of the killers on the street.

An Irish man who beat his grandfather to death with a granite stone and cement block has been found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity by a Central Criminal Court jury.

A man convicted in the fatal 2021 assault of a Thai grandfather in San Francisco has been sentenced to avoid prison time, sparking discussion and reactions.

Lithuanian businessman and performer Tomas Augulis announced he has become a grandfather, sharing a photo of the newborn and revealing the chosen name on social media.

UK-based nonfiction agency INDOX has acquired worldwide festival representation rights for Lilyana Torres’ hybrid feature 'I Want To Kill My Grandfather' and Josef Gatti’s immersive science documentary 'Phenomena'.

A 39-year-old man has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of his grandfather, an incident that occurred over two years ago in the Donegal Gaeltacht region of Ireland.

Macarena Gelman discovered the devastating truth of her family's fate under the Argentine dictatorship, a story linked to the Operation Condor files and her poet grandfather's search.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz intends to invite former US President Donald Trump to Bad Dürkheim in September, the home state of Trump's grandfather, stating he needs to speak with him this weekend.

A Chinese woman who was abandoned in a toilet as a newborn by her grandfather has reunited with her biological parents 28 years after being adopted by a Dutch couple. Hong Yangli, 28, was born into a…

More than $6 million worth of cryptocurrency has been linked to a man who has been charged with the murder of an Auckland grandfather.

The grandfather of a 2-month-old infant from Devolli who died in QSUT, Tirana, spoke of his pain and appealed for help to bring the child's body home for burial, noting the infant was the first grandchild in the family.

Anna Masaryková, the eldest of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk's four grandchildren, faced challenges even during the First Republic, and especially after, due to her lineage. She and her sister Herberta maintained their connection to their grandfather's legacy into old age.

A 79-year-old man was sentenced to three years of simple imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl.

Winston Churchill's granddaughter, Emma Soames, has expressed no objection to her grandfather's image being removed from British banknotes, rejecting claims of 'wokery' and aligning with the Bank of England's plan to replace historical figures with British nature motifs.

Marko Milosevic, an MP from the Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS), stated that he 'knows for certain' his grandfather, former Serbian and Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic, considered stepping down in 1997, but his inner circle opposed it.

His granddaughter, actress and influencer Luna Serrat, will become a mother for the double time, along with her partner, Real Madrid footballer Dani Ceballos.

During the Corona lockdown, Charlotte Meyer from Amsterdam decided to clean out her screed. She found 35 etchings by Rembrandt in her grandfather's safe.

A graduate of HD Jain College, she dedicated 8-10 hours daily to her studies, fulfilling her late grandfather's wish for a family member to pass the exam.

David J. Farber, a prominent figure known as the 'Grandfather of the Internet,' has passed away at the age of 91.

David J. Farber, a prominent figure known as the 'Grandfather of the Internet' for his foundational contributions to computer networking, has passed away at the age of 91.

News of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's assassination has deeply affected Barabanki, India, the ancestral village of his predecessor Khomeini. Residents expressed sorrow and anger, with protests against the US and Israel erupting. Khamenei's great-grandfather, Sayed Ahmad Musavi 'Hindi', originated from Kintoor village before migrating to Iran.

An 'adorable' video of a girl dancing with her grandfathers at a wedding event has melted hearts online, with viewers praising the '3 pookies living in their prime time'.

While I do not speak for the Australian-Iranian diaspora as a whole, I am gravely concerned for what this attack will cost in innocent lives Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…

An investigation by 'Diari Segre' reveals that Vicente Gómez Iglesias, the paternal grandfather of 'Little Nicolás,' was a Civil Guard captain and Cesid member, and the only Spanish intelligence operative convicted for the 23-F coup attempt.

I've already told you that I used to spend my summer holidays with my grandmother and grandfather near Sokobanja.

New details emerge in the Leros patricide case as the grandfather of the accused, and father of the 50-year-old victim, speaks out, describing the accused as problematic.

An arranged marriage. An olive oil champion. An extravagant adventurer. A grandfather on a swing. A vigilant busybody. A decorated hero. We know how they died. Let's uncover how they lived.

Kuwait is investigating a multi-generational citizenship fraud scheme, with a grandfather identified as the mastermind. The scandal has led to mass revocations and criminal charges.

An individual shares insights on how their grandfather successfully retired with $750,000 at age 70, offering lessons on common financial missteps.

BJP chief Nitin Nabin charged Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition, with being on a “compromised mission” that began with his great grandfather and first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and “continu

Arrests have been made in connection with the alleged kidnapping and death of 85-year-old grandfather Chris Baghsarian, who went missing from his Sydney home in what police believe was a mistaken identity kidnapping.

A grandfather's body was discovered at a golf course the day after he was kidnapped, prompting a police investigation.

Police in New South Wales have discovered what are believed to be human remains near a golf club in Pitt Town, 11 days after 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian was abducted from his North Ryde home.

Police are searching for 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian, who was kidnapped from his home in Australia in what authorities believe is a case of mistaken identity.

A grandfather and grandson duo are dedicated to preserving the past and forging the future by transforming their four-acre land into a living indigenous-seed bank.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is defending his family's story about his grandfather's interaction with the KKK, calling scrutiny over details 'hurtful and offensive' after a report questioned the account.

David J. Farber, a renowned researcher, professor, and federal policy adviser credited as the 'Grandfather of the Internet' for his foundational work in connecting the world online, has passed away at 91.

A human interest story from SMH.com.au details Charlie's experiences traveling with his grandfather, including a humorous note about his grandpa's snoring.

The seventh episode of the "Mali veliki kviz" (Little Big Quiz) show will feature a granddaughter and grandfather pair for the first time this season, following the previous episode's win by a father-daughter duo.

A 74-year-old grandfather is preparing to run three marathons in 14 days, having started running at age 70 following the death of his daughter.

A Washington Post article features readers' opinions on various topics including border wall expansion, national park preservation, and TSA tips, reflecting public sentiment on government policies.

An obituary has been published for Christer Granskog, an encouraging business leader and grandfather, who lived from 1947 to 2026.

Portuguese judicial police have arrested a 57-year-old man on strong suspicion of aggravated sexual abuse of his three minor granddaughters, with the crimes reportedly occurring since 2024.

A video showing an elderly man's touching farewell to his car after 34 years of ownership has gone viral, moving thousands of internet users.

Lawyers for a Donegal man, who pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to murdering his grandfather, highlighted the consensus among psychiatrists and argued for treatment over punishment in a just society.

Thirty-five Rembrandt etchings, stored in a grandfather's safe for a century, have been authenticated, confirming their genuine nature.

A 23-year-old man has been charged as a "major player" in connection with the alleged mistaken identity kidnap and death of Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian, making him the third person to face charges in the case.

Nathan, a 33-year-old dentist and former soldier on 'The Hunt' reality show, surprised viewers by revealing he is a father of six and a grandfather.

An 11-year-old girl named Polly has become the main owner of agricultural land valued at over 23 million Swiss francs, sold by her Danish count grandfather to a family company.

Boy, 6, killed, grandfather injured in lightning tragedy  the-star.co.ke

Like her father, grandfather and great grandfather before her, woodchopping is part of Kallie's family legacy.

Dear readers, in this week's topic, I write about the results of a global survey that revealed that young men are more conservative on gender issues than their fathers and grandfathers.

Two eight-year-old twins, their 15-year-old brother, and their 70-year-old grandfather died in a tragic case of carbon monoxide poisoning after bike fumes choked them in their sleep

Singer Tomáš Suchý presents the great adventure of a grandfather and his dog in his debut book. He was inspired by a true story from the floods in the Czech Republic and Moravia in 2002.

An 11-year-old boy was murdered by his grandfather and two uncles in 2022 over a land dispute, with all three family members now receiving life imprisonment.

It’s not your grandfather’s South by Southwest Music Festival. But with any luck, granddad would still find something to latch onto in this, the fest’s 40th anniversary year, even as the music…

The legendary English punk-turned-rock singer/songwriter, now 70, is the subject of the recently-released documentary 'Billy Idol Should Be Dead.'

A Denver grandfather encountered confusion and unexpected charges after $46.38 in tariffs were added to a $67 online hubcap purchase, raising questions about consumer rights.

Fear, superstition and rivalry culminated in Justo Odima’s poisoning, leaving a legacy of...

A small 1968 cassette, forgotten on a bench in Rome, between Via delle Vigne Nuove and Via di Villa di Faonte, immediately became the protagonist of a small...

David J. Farber, Known as the ‘Grandfather of the Internet,’ Dies at 91  WSJ

A man shares his pride after finding lost photos depicting his grandfather being led to Nazi execution, highlighting the sacrifice made for freedom.

A man expresses pride as a newly surfaced photo shows his Greek grandfather being led to execution by Nazis.

A Wexford man who spent nine years providing a free mass livestream as a ‘gift’ to his late grandfather has been left blindsided after being replaced by a professional firm without notice

In the continuation of the trial of Aleksandar Nišević (32), a man from Glina accused of killing his own grandfather Miloš (89) in 2019 and burying his dismembered body in the forest near the house, at the County Court in Velika...

"There is no 'ad acta'": The German writer traces her grandfather's footsteps in her new book. A conversation about silence and memory.

Family says they are "devastated" to say goodbye to their "husband, father and grandfather", and remembers "an incredible human being who will be greatly missed, an inspiration to millions and a true rock and roll legend."

The artist receives this recognition five decades after his grandfather, Vicente Fernández.

A deadly shooting during a youth hockey game in Rhode Island last week has claimed a third victim, a grandfather whose daughter and grandson were also killed in the attack, authorities said Wednesday.

In her new book 'Ich möchte zurückgehen in der Zeit,' Judith Hermann delves into the difficulty of uncovering details about her grandfather's SS involvement in Poland and the experience of living with a dark suspicion.

Two individuals have been charged with the murder of 85-year-old Australian grandfather Chris Baghsarian, who was kidnapped from his home. Authorities believe the incident was a case of mistaken identity.

Police discover human remains in the case of widower and grandfather Chris Baghsarian who was forcibly taken from his residence

Jordan Mechner, creator of the legendary video game 'Prince of Persia,' tells his family's story in the graphic novel 'Replay,' detailing how two Hitler watercolors became his grandfather's ticket to escape the Nazis.

A family from Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, is pursuing legal avenues to recover Rs 35,000 that their grandfather, a prominent businessman, loaned to the British government's political agent in Bhopal in 1917, which they claim was never repaid.

Australian police have discovered human remains while searching for an 85-year-old grandfather who was forcibly kidnapped from his Sydney home by three masked men.

Detectives have located a crime scene linked to the disappearance of an 85-year-old grandfather, who police suspect was mistakenly kidnapped.

Computer game pioneer Jordan Mechner recounts his family's dramatic escape from Vienna in 1938, focusing on his inventive grandfather Adolf.

James Deering's 1916 winter home is located less than 10 minutes away from the heart of Miami. Robin Hill/Courtesy of Vizcaya Museums and Gardens Vizcaya, built by James Deering more than a century ago, might be Miami's most valuable real estate. The 45,000-square-foot mansion has a total of 54 rooms, with the main house open to the public. Citadel CEO Ken Griffin began assembling a waterfront compound next to the historic mansion in 2022. The exorbitant price tags on Miami's luxury real estate are not a secret to anyone, least of all the flock of billionaires moving to the city. But unlike the high-rise apartments in the financial center of Brickell or exclusive mansions in Indian Creek — where you might be neighbors with Jeff Bezos or Ivanka Trump — the city's potentially most valuable piece of real estate is decorated with limestone, mangroves, and tiles salvaged from Cuban estates. Built between 1914 and 1922 by International Harvester heir and Gilded Age millionaire James Deering as a winter home, Villa Vizcaya sits fewer than 10 minutes from downtown Miami, in a waterfront neighborhood that's quickly becoming a magnet for the city's new billionaire residents. While built in the years following the Gilded Age, it is notable for its Gilded Age-era extravagance, technologies, and collection of fine art. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens estimates the mansion cost $26 million to build, which is more than $800 million in today's money, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Florida International University estimates that the mansion is worth over $1 billion today. In 1962, Miami-Dade County bought the property for $1 million, and today, the 45,000-square-foot mansion and its surrounding gardens operate as a museum open to the public. Shortly after announcing that Citadel would move its headquarters from Chicago to Miami, CEO Ken Griffin bought up a waterfront compound less than a half-mile from Vizcaya, in the neighborhood of Coconut Grove. The $106.9 million sale set a country record for the most expensive residential property purchase at the time. Since then, the hedge fund magnate has proposed relocating the historic Villa Serena mansion, located on his estate, to Vizcaya's campus after he donated $20 million to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Take a look inside James Deering's historic mansion and see how its new neighbor could alter the surrounding landscape. Vizcaya was James Deering's winter home from 1916 until his death in 1925. Robin Hill Photography/Courtesy of Vizcaya Museum & Gardens Struggling with illness toward the end of his life, James Deering came to Miami, then a small city surrounded by mangrove forests and wetlands, looking for tropical warmth, which was believed to help improve health. By the turn of the century, the Deering family had begun to develop estates around South Florida, with patriarch William Deering purchasing a home in Coconut Grove in 1900. By the time James Deering began building Vizcaya, his brother, Charles Deering, was also developing a winter home in the south of Miami. The property, known today as Deering Estate, also operates as a museum and is open to the public. The main house features 54 rooms, including 34 rooms decorated with their original furniture. Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider Spanning over 45,225 square feet, Vizcaya's main house features the living spaces of James Deering himself, his guests, and the house staff. Envisioned by interior designer Paul Chalfin, Vizcaya drew inspiration from the Italian Renaissance, adapted to South Florida's subtropical climate, and showcases furniture, artworks, and artifacts purchased by Chalfin and Deering on their travels to Europe. Although Miami's population was estimated to be only 10,000 in 1916, the construction of the Vizcaya estate employed an estimated 1,000 workers, many of whom were Black immigrants from the Bahamas. Apart from the main house, Vizcaya is also home to the Vizcaya Village, the historic quarters of the mansion's workers and farmers that allowed Vizcaya to serve as a self-sufficient farm-to-table estate. The Village expands over 12 acres and includes 11 "architecturally significant" buildings, according to the museum's website. The tour begins in the courtyard, which is adorned with tropical plants. Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider Lined with tropical plants such as palms and philodendrons, the courtyard highlights South Florida's natural beauty while reflecting the mansion's European inspirations. While today the courtyard is covered by a glass canopy that allows for the estate's air conditioning, it was originally open to the elements, allowing the tropical climate to seep into the main house. Meant to be used as Vizcaya's main entrance, the East Loggia opens up to the Biscayne Bay. Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider Featuring marble floors and columns and decorated ceilings, the East Loggia was meant to serve as Vizcaya's main entrance for guests arriving by sea, which was Deering's intended — and preferred — way of entering the mansion. It was used as an entrance for guests who arrived by boat, while the current main entrance of the museum was used as a back entrance for guests arriving by car. The room also features a model boat hanging from its ceiling in honor of the explorers who inspired Deering's interpretation of Vizcaya. Although he began living in Vizcaya during his retirement, Deering included multiple working spaces in the property. Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider James Deering was heir to the International Harvester manufacturing firm, which produced tractors and other agricultural machinery, and he worked as its vice president from 1902 until 1909. Deering might have been one of the first prominent Florida "snowbirds," retirees who travel South during the colder months. His downstairs library, located in the northwest corner of the main house, is steps from the entrance hall that welcomes guests. It features Deering's personal book collection, desks for him and a secretary, and seats for business guests. When closed, the door leading to the next room — a reception room meant for entertaining guests — is concealed within the book-lined walls. The reception room features a ceiling imported from Venice, which had to be resized to fit. Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider The reception room is lined with tropical-inspired silk panels showing palm trees. Our tour guide brought our attention to the ceiling, which is decorated with sculpted panels that extend to the sides of the room. The ceiling was imported from Venice and purchased before construction on the property was finished. By the time workers were putting up the decorations in the mansion, they realized that the ceiling panel did not fit the room dimensions, leading to the restructuring of the panel, which curved into the walls. "We should remember that this house was built during the First World War," curator Flaminia Gennari said in the audio tour. "So to import large quantities from Italy in the middle of the war was very complicated." Vizcaya's telephone line was one of the first in Miami. Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider Wired throughout the house, Vizcaya features a highly innovative telephone system for the time. Only 17 years before the start of Vizcaya's construction, the Miami Telephone Company began providing telephone service to the city. Vizcaya's telephones also featured automatic electric exchange, allowing users to connect directly to the number they dialed without going through a human operator. The telephone room, located between two of Vizcaya's main entertainment rooms, was meant for guests to communicate privately without disturbing the flow of the entertainment. The living room showcased Deering's most impressive collections. Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider The living room, with its 1600s limestone fireplace, features some of Vizcaya's most impressive items, including an "admiral carpet" originally commissioned in the 1450s by the grandfather of King Ferdinand II of Spain, the Spanish king who sponsored Christopher Columbus' exploration of the Americas. The room also features throne-like armchairs where US President Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II sat in 1987 during the Pope's visit to America. A centerpiece of the room is the Welte Philharmonic Organ, designed to fill the house with music through elaborate sound systems. Designed for guests rather than full-time professional players, the organ uses perforated paper rolls to aid the musicians' performance by adjusting notes and volume. Concealing the organ pipes is an oil painting, which was cut in half to cover wooden doors. "Chalfin had the idea of cutting it in half and using it as the doors of the organs, which is not a very respectful thing to do for a representation of the Virgin Mary, the child, and the saints, but it somehow testifies to the freedom and positive carelessness that they had around old objects," Gennari said in the audio tour. The mansion's formal dining room features the house's oldest artifacts, although it was rarely used. Robin Hill Photography/Courtesy of Vizcaya Museum & Gardens While Deering himself didn't often eat in the formal dining room, he made sure it was impressively decorated for his guests. Sitting to the side is the room's most awe-inspiring feature: a marble tabletop on carved bases resembling mythical creatures, historical artifacts unearthed near Pompeii, dating back to the times before Mount Vesuvius' eruption. Next to the dining room, on the south side of the mansion, the enclosed loggia gave guests a view of the gardens. Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider The colorful glass panels, designed for Vizcaya, feature the estate's main symbols: the seahorse and the caravan. Providing a view of the garden through the glass panels and double doors, the enclosed loggia allowed guests to take in the garden views while staying cool from the Florida sun. The loggia also connects the gardens to the main house through sculpted iron gates. Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider Aside from giving guests an inside view of the gardens from the ground level, the room also connects the outdoors to the rest of the mansion. Downstairs, the kitchen worked as a serving space for staff to plate food and bring it to guests. Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider When designing Vizcaya, Deering asked for the main kitchen to be built upstairs as he didn't want the smell of food to flood the main entertaining rooms on the first floor. To facilitate the transportation of meals and the serving of guests to the dining room, the entertaining rooms, and the loggia, he built a downstairs serving pantry. Today, the serving pantry cabinets display one set of Deering's fine dining china, the one designated for his 80-foot-long luxury yacht, Nepenthe. Commissioned in 1912 to be shipped from Europe, the original set of china purchased by Deering was transported to America as cargo aboard the Titanic. After the ship sank, a replacement set was ordered and is now displayed. The kitchens feature state-of-the-art Gilded Age technology. Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider Throughout the house, Deering incorporated cutting-edge technology, including annunciators with bells connected throughout the house that Deering or guests could ring at any time to get the house staff's attention. Another then-advanced feature of the serving kitchen were its refrigerators, which were rare at the time. The kitchen also featured a warming oven that helped keep food warm while guests were served. Connecting to the upstairs kitchen, which serves as the house's main cooking area, was a dumbwaiter: a food elevator meant to carry the food cooked upstairs to the downstairs plating area, where staff would then take it to the main entertaining rooms, like the dining and sitting rooms. Upstairs, 24 rooms housed guests, staff, and Deering himself. Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider Nine of the bedrooms were dedicated to guests and each was given a name and decorated uniquely, showcasing the artifacts and furniture purchased by Deering and Chalfin on trips to Europe. While not open to the public, an additional 14 rooms housed staff. Another then-advanced technological feature of Vizcaya was its elevator. Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider Deering was motivated to move to South Florida because of his illness, so accessibility features were built throughout the house, including an elevator he would use when using a wheelchair or to avoid walking upstairs. Today, the elevator isn't open to the public, and the museum's second floor is not wheelchair accessible. Deering's main office was inspired by the Napoleonic era. Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider Connected to Deering's bedroom and bathroom, the sitting room was his office where he would tend to business and personal matters, such as sorting his mail. The decoration style was inspired by Napoleonic France. Deering's bedroom was modest compared to some of his guest bedrooms. Robin Hill/Courtesy of Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Unmarried all his life, Deering's room features a single bed rather than a larger size, and his room is furnished for practicality rather than aesthetics. His personal bathroom has one of the most breathtaking views of the property. Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider Opening onto a balcony, Deering's bathroom overlooks Biscayne Bay and offers one of the best views of the house, although it is not accessible to the public today. The closed-off balcony also leads to a secret door to the Espagnolette, the guest bedroom located next to his, usually reserved for Deering's dearest guests. Spiral staircases lead to the South tower. Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider A set of spiral staircases leads up to the South tower, one of the two guest suites overlooking the estate. The tower bedroom has views of the bay and the gardens. Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider The corner room atop the North tower was designed to transport guests to Europe. "Water reflects upwards to the ceiling and the sound of waves is audible in this room, precisely as upon the quay of this great canal of Venice," noted Chalfin about the room, according to the mansion's website. A central piece in the room is a large wardrobe assembled with 1700s Venetian panels, as well as antique painted closet doors. The breakfast room was Deering's preferred dining space. Robin Hill Photography/Courtesy of Vizcaya Museum & Gardens Back on the second floor, the breakfast room was the central entertaining spot. The room is lined with oil paintings depicting ocean scenes, and the windows slide into pocket doors, revealing views of the garden. It also features a sound system, with a piano hidden in a room off the spiral staircase next door and connected to the breakfast room through floor vents that allow sound to travel into the space. Most of the time, Deering opted to dine in this room rather than the formal dining space. Tucked next to the breakfast room is the main kitchen. Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider Designed to maximize staff efficiency, the main kitchen upstairs has different areas for different tasks, including separate sinks for washing dishes and produce. It also features ice boxes, or refrigerators of the time, powered by salt water. During Deering's time at the estate, Vizcaya employed two French chefs dedicated to food and pastries. Food served at the mansion was sourced from the staff village built across the street, where a farm provided vegetables, dairy, chicken, herbs, and citrus. "You and I could come down and drive into the farm area, stop and buy a dozen Deering eggs and take them home and have them for breakfast, and I think that was probably particularly important during World War I," historian Arva Moore Parks said in the audio tour. "He was able to supply not only himself but his workers also." Inspired by European designs, the gardens feature mazes, terraces, fountains, and more. Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider Inspired by 17th- and 18th-century Italian and French villas, the Vizcaya gardens feature a variety of scenes, from a garden theater to multiple paths and mazes, intended to highlight and enhance the native South Florida flora surrounding the estate. The original layout of Vizcaya featured over 180 acres of subtropical forests. Today, that number has gone down to 50 acres. In 1987, President Ronald Reagan hosted Pope John Paul II at the estate. Diana Walker/Getty Images On September 10, 1987, President Ronald Reagan welcomed Pope John Paul II at Vizcaya, where the two conversed while exploring the gardens and the estate. Atop a garden mount is the Casino, a focal point of the gardens. Robin Hill/Courtesy of Vizcaya Museums and Gardens Located at the top of garden mounds designed to block the reflection of water ponds into the main house, the garden casino — Italian for "little house" — was a space where Deering and his guests could take in the garden views or enjoy the subtropical weather without being in direct contact with the sun. Inside the building, a painted ceiling depicts heavenly images. Underneath, bathrooms and other now closed-off areas hide under decorated ceilings. Originally, the casino overlooked a water park part of the estate, where gondolas would be launched, a crucial part of Deering's vision for Vizcaya. Today, the water park no longer exists, and the land is instead taken up by a Catholic church, hospital, and schools after the Deering family sold part of the property to the Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine in 1946. The opposite side of the estate was once used for clandestine entertainment; now, it is a café. Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider While today a café sits underneath the mansion, the space served as a leisure center during Deering's stay. The rooms were filled with billiard tables, bowling alleys, and leather chairs. Hidden underneath the billiards table was also a roulette table, which Deering often used when his college friends visited the estate. The mansion, which opened at the peak of the Prohibition era, also had a decent supply of liquor, which Deering smuggled into the estate and hid in secret bars and cellars. The swimming pool is half-covered, providing relief from South Florida's relentless sun. Robin Hill/Courtesy of Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Tucked next to the leisure rooms underneath the main house is the half-indoor swimming pool, in which Deering is said to have only swum once. Designed as the main entry point to the mansion, the east side of the mansion opens up to a stone barge in the Biscayne Bay. Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider When he first moved into his winter home in December 1916, Deering arrived by sea on what he intended was the front entrance to Vizcaya. Opening up to the Biscayne Bay, the waterfront side of the property features a stone barge, a sculpted structure that acts as a breakwater and protects the main house from changing tides and waves. Today, the mansion hosts private events and has become a local staple for Quinceañera pictures. The mansion is often used for private events. Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider Purchased from the Deering family by Miami-Dade County for $1 million in 1962, Vizcaya today operates as a museum open to the public and for private reservations. The estate often serves as the backdrop for Quinceañera pictures among Miami's large Hispanic population. Walking around the gardens, I saw multiple young women dressed in extravagant gowns posing in the many stunning locations of the estate. Along with being a photographic hot spot, Vizcaya also hosts private events, from Miami Swim Week runway shows to floral-decorated weddings in the gardens. Today, the estate remains an icon of Miami, a city that many would often relate to modern luxury rather than the old and classic wealth on display in Gilded Age-style mansions like Vizcaya. The Vizcaya Village could be the future home of Ken Griffin's Villa Serena. Robin Hil Photography/Courtesy of Vizcaya Museum and Gardens After purchasing the historic Villa Serena estate in Coconut Grove in 2022, Citadel CEO Ken Griffin proposed relocating the 1913 Mediterranean Revival mansion to Vizcaya's Village campus. The home, designed by architect August Geiger for William Jennings Bryan, a three-time Democratic presidential candidate and former US secretary of state, is considered one of Miami's earliest grand waterfront residences. The proposal would move the century-old home from Griffin's property to Vizcaya's Village grounds, where it would be open to the public for the first time in its history and would benefit from an additional $5 million endowment provided by Griffin for its preservation. Any relocation would require extensive planning and government approvals, which have not yet been cleared. Skeptics have said that moving the structure would be an ambitious undertaking that wouldn't align with preservation goals. "Moving a historic structure is absolutely a last resort solution, to be done only if (there) is no other way possible to save a structure… It is not a preservation-minded alternative just because someone bought it and now doesn't want it," Kathleen Slesnick Kauffman, Miami's former historic preservation officer, told the Chicago Tribune in 2023. The Village originally served as Vizcaya's self-sufficient farm and the servants' quarters. Robin Hil Photography/Courtesy of Vizcaya Museum and Gardens The Vizcaya Village, which covers about 12 acres of agricultural fields and includes nearly a dozen buildings, was originally built as the quarters for the mansion's servants and farmers. Today, the campus houses a café and hosts a weekly farmers market, and is undergoing construction and expansions to transform the grounds into a cultural and community space. The Citadel CEO's $20 million donation will expand the village's role in the community. Robin Hil Photography/Courtesy of Vizcaya Museum and Gardens In November 2025, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens announced a $20 million capital donation from Griffin and said that the funds would be used toward building a brand new Center for Learning and Discovery in the village grounds. Once open, the center will offer educational programming like "hands-on artmaking and urban-agriculture experiences," the museum organization wrote in the announcement. The expansion will seek to expand Vizcaya's role in its community. Read the original article on Business Insider