Latest about gold
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.
How much gold is there in the world?
How much gold have humans mined to date, and how much is left?
Gold coins from 'world's richest shipwreck' reveal 300-year-old depictions of castles, lions and Jerusalem crosses
Researchers used robotic diving vehicles to study gold coins on the seafloor by the wreck of the Spanish galleon San José.
Sun Chariot: An ornate Bronze Age treasure that may have featured in an ancient Nordic religious ceremony
This gold-covered bronze object may depict a "divine" horse pulling the sun behind it.
Braided gold Viking arm-ring discovered by amateur metal detectorist on Isle of Man
Around 1,000 years ago, this Viking Age arm-ring from the Isle of Man was likely used not only to display its owner's wealth but also to serve as currency in financial transactions.
