The California Gold Rush of 1848 sparked a worldwide obsession for gold and put California and the American West on the map. The first people to reap the benefits of gold frenzy were the local Californians themselves and those who lived nearby. However, it didn’t take long for eager gold seekers from all corners of…
First American Gold Rush in North Carolina
If you guessed that America’s first gold rush occurred in California, you’d be wrong! In fact, the first gold rush in our nation happened in the state of North Carolina. It began in 1799—half a century before the more well-known California Gold Rush—around the area surrounding Charlotte, which was then dusty town called “Charlotte Town”….
Brazil: El Dorado and the Amazonian Gold Rush
The World Cup kicks off this week, and soccer (or fútbol) fans around the globe are pumped for a month-long super-tournament that pits the world’s best players against each other. This summer’s games are being hosted by the country of Brazil, whose team has long been a top-contender in the global soccer arena. Historically speaking,…
Reality TV Gold
In September, we posted a blog highlighting a few of our favorite gold-themed cinematic classics. From 1925’s The Gold Rush to the fast-paced Bruce Willis action flick Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995), a love of golden treasure has weaved its way onto the silver screen for nearly a century. Yet in a time when…
