Historical Articles

Explore the fascinating history of gold mining across civilizations and centuries

January 24, 1848

The California Gold Rush: Discovery at Sutter's Mill

The event that changed American history and sparked a global migration

February 15, 1847

The harrowing journey that became a cautionary tale of western expansion

August 16, 1896

When the frozen north became the land of opportunity

3000 BCE

The sophisticated mining techniques of ancient Egypt

February 12, 1851

How gold transformed the Australian continent