Latest about gold
Archaeology student finds rare ninth-century gold 'within the first 90 minutes' of her first excavation
An archaeologist in training discovered a rare medieval gold object in northwestern England during her first excavation.
3,000-year-old burial of elite teen unearthed in Iran, with gold jewelry and astonishing 'scorpion' cosmetics box
The extraordinary burial of a teenager buried with gold jewelry and a snake- and scorpion-decorated cosmetics box has been unearthed in Iran — and it may date to more than 3,000 years ago.
Scientists heat gold to 14 times its melting point — without turning it into a liquid
Scientists have used an ultrafast laser to heat solid gold to 14 times its melting point without turning the metal into liquid.
Hornelund Brooches: Viking age gold ornaments mysteriously buried in Denmark 1,000 years ago
Two brooches from Denmark are unique examples of Viking Age goldwork that includes Christian and Norse designs.
Can other metals be turned into gold?
Other metals might be worth their weight in gold, but can they be turned into it?
2,200-year-old Celtic settlement discovered in Czech Republic — and it's awash in gold and silver coins
A 2,200-year-old Celtic settlement containing coins and jewelry has been discovered in the Czech Republic.
Monomachos Crown: The 1,000-year-old crown honoring 'the one who fights alone' found by a farmer in a field
One of only three surviving Byzantine crowns, it depicts a man and two sisters who jointly ruled the empire in the 11th century.
Medieval gold ring found in castle in Slovakia has rare purple sapphire imported from Sri Lanka
An analysis of a 700-year-old ring reveals a unique reddish-purple sapphire set in 18-karat gold with a lion decoration.
