Gold Rush: The Discovery of America background

Gold Rush: The Discovery of America

Season 1 Episode 3: The '49ers

The discovery of gold nuggets in the Sacramento Valley in early 1848 led to the Gold Rush, arguably one of the most pivotal events that shaped American history during the first half of the 19th century. The news quickly spread about this discovery...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Manifest Destiny

1. Manifest Destiny

Aired: Aug 6, 2016

As the passengers of Flight 828 struggle to reintegrate into their lives, a n...

Episode 2 The Fever Begins

2. The Fever Begins

Aired: Aug 13, 2016

Episode 3 The '49ers

Aired: Aug 20, 2016

Episode 4 Birth of California

4. Birth of California

Aired: Aug 27, 2016

The influx of individuals drawn to gold mining played a significant role in t...

Episode 5 The Rush of Riches

5. The Rush of Riches

Aired: Sep 3, 2016

Main Cast

Coby BattyNarrator

Info about Gold Rush: The Discovery of America

Current Status: Returning Series

Production Country: United States

Genres:Adventure, Documentary, History, Biography, Western