Scandalous secrets of the Hearst family
From frontier mining tycoons to one of the most powerful newspaper publishers in history, the Hearst dynasty has spawned a vast business empire. Today, Hearst Communications generates annual revenues of around $11.5 billion (£8.5bn), and the Hearst family is worth $21 billion (£15.4bn) according to Forbes, making them the 12th richest family in America. But they've had their fair share of lows too, including a kidnapping story that saw a Hearst heiress become a convicted bank robber. Click or scroll through the eventful story of this high-rolling family, and the secrets behind their wealth.
21 July 2021