
The Dazzling History of Gold in America
For more than 6,000 years, people have been captivated by gold. That’s as old as some of the most ancient civilizations. We’ve used it in everything from sacred adornments to currency and we’re still enraptured by this most valued of metals. In the United States, gold has a special place because it has shaped the country in so many ways. Let’s take a quick look into the shimmering history of this prized metal in America.