Rebekah Harkness was far from mundane; but her curious experiences and at time frightening life never gains status as a metaphor.

The folks at the funeral home couldn’t fit all of Harkness’ ashes in the $250,000 custom urn made by Salvador Dalí. Dubbed the Chalice of Life, the jeweled bauble was designed to spin in its ...

Pools filled with Dom Perignon, Gatsby-esque parties, and a Rhode Island mansion with eight kitchens: here’s the story of one of America’s richest women, Rebekah Harkness, as recounted in Taylor Swift ...

Taylor Swift ’s connection to Rebekah Harkness has made headlines ever since her 2020 song “The Last Great American Dynasty.” And in honor of Harkness’ birthday on April 17, two days ...

Rebekah Harkness, who also went by Betty, was the previous owner of Taylor Swift's Rhode Island home and serves as the inspiration for the third track on her latest album Nicholas Rice is a Senior ...

The song, which is featured on Swift's album "Folklore," highlights a snapshot in the life of Rebekah Harkness, who was also known as Betty Harkness.

One of the wealthiest women in America, Harkness was known for her wild parties, misadventures with the "Bitch Pack," and her grisly end.

Born Rebekah Semple West, Harkness was a patron of the arts and philanthropist. After her husband's death in 1954, Harkness embarked on her own creative endeavors.

Learn the story of Rebekah Harkness, the subject of Taylor Swift's song "The Last Great American Dynasty," who once owned her home in Rhode Island.