SYSK Selects: How Gold Works

# Summary

Josh and Chuck dive deep into the fascinating world of gold, exploring everything from ancient civilizations' obsession with the precious metal to the modern mining and refining processes that extract it from the earth. They trace gold's journey through history—from the Egyptians who considered it divine, through the conquistadors searching for El Dorado, to the California Gold Rush and beyond—while explaining the surprisingly complex chemistry and machinery required to turn raw ore into pure ingots. Along the way, they cover gold's practical uses in electronics and dentistry, different carat grades used around the world, and some fascinating trivia that'll make you look at your jewelry in a whole new way.