Episodes

  • Ep. 1: Conquistadors and the Lust for Gold

    Ep. 1: Conquistadors and the Lust for Gold
    Oct 12 2020

    Alvin explores the Spanish conquest of South America and the pillaging of a people for gold.
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    32 mins
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  • Ep. 2: Extracting Ore

    Ep. 2: Extracting Ore
    Oct 12 2020

    Alvin looks at some of the different methods for extracting gold including mining and panning but also the impact it has on the people and the environment.
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    31 mins
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  • Ep. 3: Criminal Gold

    Ep. 3: Criminal Gold
    Oct 12 2020

    The lust for gold drives people to commit criminal acts. Alvin investigates gold heists, smuggling, theft from mines and historical sites.
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  • Ep. 4: Buried Treasure

    Ep. 4: Buried Treasure
    Oct 12 2020

    The discovery of buried treasure makes headlines - we are reminded of fairy stories and tales of ancient heroes but what more do we learn?
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    30 mins
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  • Ep. 5: I Wanna Be Adorned (with gold)

    Ep. 5: I Wanna Be Adorned (with gold)
    Oct 12 2020

    Throughout history the wearing of gold has reflected status, but why? Alvin explores the status of gold in different cultures.
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  • Ep. 6: Wealth

    Ep. 6: Wealth
    Oct 12 2020

    We associate gold with riches but how much is it actually worth? Alvin looks into gold as an investment and its role in the financial markets.
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    33 mins
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