The discovery of gold in California 170 years ago was a turning point in global history. The gold rushes are not mere historic footnotes – they continue to influence the world in which we live today.
- Associate Professor of Modern US History, University of Oxford
A gold rush brings in lots of money in the short-term, but leaves a toxic legacy.
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