GOLD MINING

In September 1993, work was underway to build a hospital parking lot on Feldstrasse in the German city of Trier, near the Roman bridge. The city was founded around the year 16 BC. by the Romans as Augusta Treverorum and therefore preserves many buildings and remains from that time, such as the Porta Nigra. That…

A North Queensland prospector unearthed nugget in a field with metal detector The gigantic chunk of solid gold weighed 1.1763 kilograms and is worth $63,800 Found 15cm below the ground, it was discovered using advanced technology The prospector found it after looking under a double rainbow he saw day before There could be more gold…

It is an iconic image of the Australian goldfields – seemingly offering proof that hard work and good luck could bring vast wealth for anyone willing to have a go. This famous picture of industrious German immigrant Bernard Holtermann posing with the largest gold ‘nugget’ ever found is also an elaborate fake. While the Holtermann…

A lucky couple found 264 gold coins dating as far back as King James I’s reign Coins were buried under couple’s kitchen floor in Ellerby, North Yorkshire They had been kept in salt-glazed earthenware cup for around three centuries  Couple have now sold them at an auction for nearly £755,000  A lucky couple who stumbled…

Introduction In the world of birds, size doesn’t always dictate the level of fascination they can inspire. The Golden-Crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa) is the perfect embodiment of this idea. Despite being one of the smallest birds in North America, this little kinglet has a regal aura and a captivating presence. Join us as we explore…

In the rugged world of gold mining, where fortunes can change with the turn of a shovel, Tony Beets steps in as a guiding force, lending his expertise to the Winchester crew. Together, they embark on a daring mission in the perilous “Cursed Cut.” With the goal of uncovering 200 ounces of precious gold and…