The Yukon Klondike Journey began in 1897 following the discovery of gold deposits a year earlier. Adventurers and miners poured in, with most of them coming from the US. This made Klondike so much-publicized and it brought some excitement in the world that was then facing h...
The modern gold mining techniques are quite efficient and economical. The use of gold and golden ornaments started several thousands of years ago and this metal was dug from the earth using crude tools and equipment. Ever wondered how the lustrous gold metal was dug from th...
Though fairly brief, the Klondike gold rush had a great impact on the history of Yukon and Alaska. It occurred between 1896 and 1899, attracting about 100, 000 people with burning dreams of getting rich quick. It was a free-for-all riches to be claimed in the Frozen norther...