"Hidden Treasure" Panoramic Photographs of Alaska Territory (2017 April 12)

"Hidden Treasure" Panoramic Photographs of Alaska Territory (2017 April 12) Join Richard Schneider from Preservation Programs as he discusses historic panoramic photographs taken by topographers with the U.S. Geological Survey from 1910 to 1932 in the Alaska Territory. A special exhibit featuring these panoramas are on indefinite display at the National Archives at College Park, MD.…

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The "Pennies" Sale of Alaska: Russia’s Biggest Regret?

The "Pennies" Sale of Alaska: Russia’s Biggest Regret? In 1867, Russia sold Alaska to the U.S. for just $7.2 million—roughly 2 cents per acre! Mocked as “Seward’s Folly” at the time, the deal turned out to be one of America’s best, as Alaska became a treasure trove of gold, oil, and natural resources. What seemed…

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Freddy Dodge Returns to TAKE OVER Gold Rush!

Freddy Dodge Returns to TAKE OVER Gold Rush! #TonyBeets #GoldRushLegend gold rush season 13| gold rush season 14 | gold rush season 14 episode 1| gold rush game| gold rush season 12 | gold rush season 14 episode 22 | gold rush full episode | gold rush taylor swift | gold rush season 14 episode…

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Uncover the Lost GOLD of Alaska in Oz

Uncover the Lost GOLD of Alaska in Oz Uncover the Lost GOLD of Alaska in Oz Did you know that Alaskan gold could be hidden right here in Australia? Join us on an extraordinary adventure as we delve into the fascinating geological history of our planet. Millions of years ago, during the supercontinent Pangea, glacial…

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Yum! Alaska bear finds treasure in resident's trash!

Yum! Alaska bear finds treasure in resident's trash! (12 Jul 2021) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Anchorage, Alaska – 12 July 2021 1. Bear digs through trash, pulls another bag out of overturned trash bin. STORYLINE: Anchorage may be Alaska’s biggest city with nearly 300,000 residents, but it still attracts the wildlife for which Alaska is…

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Alaska: America's 2 Cent Treasure?

Alaska: America's 2 Cent Treasure? Did you know Alaska was bought for less than two cents an acre? In 1867, Russia sold Alaska to the United States for just seven point two million dollars Many people thought it was a huge mistake and called it ‘Seward’s Folly ‘ But they were wrong, because Alaska is…

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