Eureka!: How Gold Rushes Transformed the World

This episode of Breaking the Dollar looks back at the history of gold rushes, paying particular attention to the wave of gold rush events in the 19th century. In addition to increasing the wealth available to nations, host Everett Millman connects these gold prospecting frenzies to profound transformative changes in demography, immigration, and urbanization in modern history. Gold rushes were a noteworthy manifestation of the pioneering spirit that led to the settlement of frontier regions in Canada, Australia, and the United States.