One man's trash is an archaeologist's treasure — in other words, a lot can be discerned about a population’s habits and ways ...

Alaska. Reflecting on his decision to walk away from Gold Rush, Hoffman says he's confident the family will not make the same mistakes twice. "When I look back, I took my family on an adventure.

By the summer of 1899, there were rumours about another gold rush in Nome, Alaska. Within a week, half of Dawson emptied. The Klondike Gold Rush had run its course.

Carnahan, former police officer, Fairbanks, Alaska There were only two police ... the sleepy town of Fairbanks became a boomtown. Not since Gold Rush days had the inhabitants seen so much activity.

In 1830, gold was found in the Southern Appalachians and the Georgia gold rush began. Unfortunately ... But the harsh conditions in Alaska killed hundreds of prospectors and the diseases they ...

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