Sandwiched between the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and the Civil War in 1861, the California Gold Rush is considered by many historians to be the most significant event of the first half of the ...

Contact with the new settlers brought about serious disruptions to the native way of life. The gold rush of 1848 brought still more devastation. Violence, disease and loss overwhelmed the tribes.

As Season 15 of Gold Rush nears its conclusion, the stakes have never been higher for the miners battling time, weather, and equipment failures. Each crew is working tirelessly to reach their ...

In the midst of a new gold rush, America’s gold is undervalued. Why? A rule dating back to the Nixon administration led to America’s gold being valued much lower than market value. The ...