These historical photos from the American Gold Rush (1850s–1890s) capture a pivotal chapter in U.S. history. Rather than charts or financial records, what survives are striking images of miners, ...

Deep inside an abandoned 1850s gold mine in California, miners uncover a mysterious object that had been buried for nearly 170 years. What began as a search for gold quickly turned into something far ...

This collection of profound glimpses, drawn right from muddy camps, crowded saloons, and frozen riverbeds, is able to show us the real cost of chasing dreams. Some were able to get especially lucky ...

Why Ballarat matters: Known for its gold rush roots, Ballarat preserves heritage through architecture, museums, and living history experiences that connect visitors to Australia’s past. What to see: ...

Recent rains have turned the Sierra foothills bright green and increased river flows, but it’s real gold we’re seeking, with the anniversary of California’s gold discovery on Jan. 24, 1848. Take a ...