Tag: gold
The Mysterious Cameo Found in the Wreckage of the Spanish Armada
Kevin Whateley travels back thousands of years to partake in a Bronze Age music session, Kate Williams discovers Northern Ireland's most amazing gold find ever and we hear the bizarre and truly amazing story of a jewel from a ship of the Spanish Armada fo...
How Much Is Winning Gold Worth? Here's Which Countries Pay Their First Place Olympians Six-Figures
Ahead of the Paris Olympics, Forbes contacted the national Olympic committees or government sports ministries of all 206 countries and territories participating and confirmed that at least 33 will award cash prizes for medals. Forbes staff writer Justin B...
Why Are The Properties Of Gold So Unique?
Gold has captivated the human race for centuries. Since its discovery, it's never not been in high demand. Whether it be for cosmetic reasons or to harness its unique properties as a material, its rarity has always added to its allure. But why is gold so...
Anglo-Saxon Gold Hoard Unveiled at Birmingham’s Museum and Art Gallery
The Staffordshire Hoard, the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver metalwork, was discovered in a field near the village of Hammerwich, England in 2009, containing over 3,500 martial artifacts dating back to the 7th or 8th centuries.