More than 150 years after the gold rush first began, fueling Stockton's rapid growth, many are still digging for riches all ...

Between 1848 and 1855, California produced an estimated 750,000 pounds of gold. After that the take gradually declined, and by the end of the decade it was over. But not its impact: The Gold Rush may ...

In 1851, gold was discovered in Australia. How did the gold rush shape the country?

On Jan. 24, 1848, gold was found in California's American River. Mormon pioneers, members of Mormon Battalion were among the ...

Gold mining has exploded in Nicaragua over the past few years, bringing in billions of dollars and becoming the country’s top ...

Searching for gold in America with a metal detector is a favorite pastime for thousands who dream of striking it rich.

The society faced financial challenges that were exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. Its nearly 600,000 items stretch ...

Like many get-rich-quick quests, the California gold rush caused a wave of destruction. During the peak years of the gold rush, the population of indigenous people in California dropped from ...

Welcome to January 24, a day that has witnessed a multitude of significant events throughout history, shaping politics, ...

Gold futures climbed to new record highs on Friday, supported by "growing uncertainty about the path of the U.S. and global economy, the anticipated trade war, and potential geopolitical tensions with ...

On Oct. 8, 214 years ago, a baby boy was born in the town of Hopewell Township, New Jersey. His parents were farmers of ...