Gold

Before the end of World War Two, Rommel, a Nazi field marshal, and his unit are said to have amassed more than twenty million pounds worth of gold and other expensive items while looting from Jewish citizens on the...

A tiny 3,000-year-old temple-era pendant, claimed to be the 'earliest gold artifact' found in Jerusalem, was revealed to the public this week as part of a US-based exhibit of artifacts linked to the first temple era, with an archaeologist...

Gold continues to be an important indicator and store of value in the modern era, serving as a hedge and retaining its value even during times of economic crisis. With that in mind, here are the top 10 countries...

An amateur metal detectorist in Denmark has unearthed a rare gold ring that may have belonged to a previously unknown royal family with ties to the Kingdom of France. Lars Nielsen discovered the large, ornately decorated gold ring, set with...

A military enthusiast bought a tank on eBay recently and discovered $2.5 million of gold bars hidden inside in one of the most unexpected and intriguing places where gold has been found. Nick Mead discovered the five gold bars stashed...

An extremely rare medieval gold artefact has been found in the depths beneath a tower of the Wawel Royal Castle in Poland, which served as a residence for Polish kings for centuries. The artefact, a decorated gold ring, was found...

A British amateur metal detectorist literally struck gold by making a great archaeological discovery of a gold cloak fastener that dates back to the Bronze Age. The 54-year-old Jonathan Needham found the precious 3,000-year-old artifact on a patch of land...

Pandora, the world's leading jeweler in terms of products sold, has made a groundbreaking decision to cease the use of mined silver and gold in its manufacturing process. The Danish company, renowned for its popular charm bracelets ranging from $65...

One of the largest surviving gold nuggets found in the western hemisphere is a breathtaking nugget named The Boot of Cortez. It is an amazing piece of gold, weighing in at a massive 389.4 troy ounces. In 1989, an amateur...

A magnificent sculpted golden comb made by a Greek sculptor, with a crest showing Scythian warriors in battle, is one of the great treasures of the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. The golden ornament, known around the world as...