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Power, Lust and Glory: The Story of Gold

By: Alvin Hall, Marilyn Rust
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Why are humans seemingly hardwired to worship gold?

It is unique amongst metals: it is malleable, it doesn’t tarnish, and it shines like nothing else. Over time it has come to symbolise wealth and status. It can represent goodness and fidelity but also greed and lust.

Financial educator, author and broadcaster Alvin Hall explores why we are so obsessed with this particular metal, and what it represents around the world - in terms of wealth and symbolism - both historically and now.

Alvin will look at the lengths people go to in the pursuit of gold and ask what is the true value of Au?

A Just Radio production for Audible Originals.

This original podcast is 8 episodes in total, please begin with "Ep. 1: Conquistadors and the Lust for Gold".

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  • 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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Good glimpse into the past of Gold. Well produced for casual listening and enhancing general knowledge.

Well produced and infornative

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Found something to latch on to and learn more about gold with every episode. Actually listened to the entire thing a couple times.

Interesting... Very Interesting

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Well written and we'll performed! I enjoyed the insights and descriptions; really makes you think!

Very interesting!

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Hearing about gold was fascinating, but the recording broke up a lot and was frustrating to listen to.

Interesting story but choppy recording

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