The gold rushes helped define Australia and built the prosperity of Victoria.
Now there’s a ‘new gold rush’, with a surge in mining activity on old reefs bringing new life to the state’s historic gold towns. (more…)
This original documentary showcases the historical significance California’s Gold Rush played in launching the largest mass migration in U.S. history and establishing California as the 31st state.
The Klondike Gold Rush tells the legendary story of the Alaska-Yukon Gold Rush. Over 100,000 people voyage to the far North intent on reaching the Canadian boom-town Dawson City and striking it rich.
Historians and authors bring insight and perspective to the event that changed the lives of thousands. Present-day characters reveal that the frontier spirit is still alive in the Klondike. (more…)