1,500-year-old gold buckles depicting ruler ‘majestically sitting on a throne’ discovered in Kazakhstan.
The ornaments contain the earliest known depiction of a Göktürk “khagan,” who probably lived in the sixth century. Some of the details on the best-preserved plaque have melted, but it shows a Göktürk khagan seated on a throne that represents two horses, flanked by kneeling…Read More
Will gold replace paper money?
The rising importance of saving, investing in gold. The earliest history of human interaction with gold is long lost, but its association with rareness, wealth and purity remains to this day. “Ancient Egyptians used to believe gold was a divine metal that is immortal in…Read More
Bronze Age tombs laden with gold and precious stones .
The obvious wealth of the tombs was based on the local production of copper, which was in great demand at the time to make bronze. Among the grave goods are headbands made from gold and embossed with images of bulls, gazelles, lions and flowers. The…Read More
Why is gold so soft?
Gold is the most malleable element, but what’s the science behind it? An artisan applies a gold leaf to wood by using the “guazzo” technique, burnishing the gold leaf with an agate. Gold is the most malleable element, according to Mike Bullivant, a chemist at…Read More
GOLD: facts, history and uses of the most malleable chemical element.
The element gold is a pirate’s booty and an ingredient in microcircuits. It’s been used to make jewelry since at least 4000 B.C. and to treat cancer only in recent decades. It’s in the pot at the end of the rainbow and in the coating…Read More