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The Biltmore Estate is often described as the largest privately owned house in the United States, originally built between 1889 and 1895 by the Vanderbilt family, who still own it today. According to popular history, the Vanderbilts rose from humble beginnings, working their way from a poor working-class family to one of immense wealth. George Vanderbilt, in particular, dominated industries such as steamships, railroads, and construction companies. However, this mainstream narrative doesn’t sit well with everyone.

Some research suggests that the Vanderbilts may not have been as impoverished as originally thought. It’s believed they came to America aboard a ship owned by the Dutch East India Company, one of the most powerful corporations of its time. Far from being poor settlers, they may have been representatives of this mighty company, which controlled armies, fleets, and trade networks across continents.

The Dutch East India and Dutch West India Companies were not just regular corporations; they were almost akin to a global government, with their own private armies and control over major industries like the slave trade. The idea that such a powerful entity could fade into obscurity seems unlikely to some, leading to speculation that these companies transitioned from open, visible power to more hidden forms of influence.

After the Vanderbilts arrived in America, they secured significant funding from influential entities like the Dutch West India Company and the Rothschild Bank, raising the question: how does a supposedly poor family gain access to such powerful backers? Furthermore, the transition of wealth and influence from the Vanderbilt family to the Rockefellers, who eventually overtook them in railroad dominance, only deepens the mystery.

During visits to the Biltmore Estate, one can't help but be struck by the library, which contains 23,000 books from around the world, some dating back to the 15th century. The fact that this extensive collection is meticulously cataloged but not accessible to the public raises questions. Why withhold this knowledge, especially when the books themselves aren’t being borrowed or sold? This echoes the secrecy of institutions like the Vatican, which also withholds vast amounts of knowledge from the public eye.

Adding to the intrigue is the estate's swimming pool, which became a topic of interest during the infamous 2016 scandal involving Julian Assange's release of emails connected to Hillary Clinton’s campaign. Some researchers claimed that certain child-themed artworks, allegedly linked to the Podesta brothers, were painted in the pool area of the Biltmore Estate. Though no concrete evidence ties these pieces to the estate, the connections between powerful elites, hidden history, and allegations of nefarious activities continue to fuel speculation.