Before Oregon was known for timber, it was known for gold. That’s the underlying message of the new book “Oregon Gold: A History of Mining from the Civil War into the Progressive Era.” Its author, ...

From ancient civilizations to modern economies, gold has played a crucial role in the history of humankind and remains a symbol of wealth, power, and prestige to this day. But why did humans start ...

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After the discovery of a 17-pound nugget in Little Meadow Creek, North Carolina, the state became a major hotbed of gold mining as a part of the first American gold rush in 1799. Early discoveries ...

The gold standard. Today, the term denotes something that is the highest level of quality in its category. Gold, with all its luster, has been sought after, fought over and prized for thousands of ...

Jan. 24, 1848, marked the start of the famous California Gold Rush.

Gold has long been a symbol of wealth and power. Nations around the world accumulate gold to strengthen their economies, stabilize their currencies, and reinforce trust in their financial systems.

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