Gold Rush: The Discovery of America (Documentary, English)
Genres: History
Status: Ended
Premiered: 2016-04-06
Ended: 2016-04-06
Network: Vimeo
Airs on: Wednesday
The discovery of gold nuggets in the Sacramento Valley in early 1848 sparked the Gold Rush, arguably one of the most significant events to shape American history during the first half of the 19th century. This captivating, new documentary series explores the stories of struggle and triumph of the thousands who risked everything for the pursuit of wealth and the elusive American Dream.