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Over 80 pieces of gold were recovered from a single burial site in Colombia, revealing traces of the ancient Tyrona civilization.
In 1595, Sir Walter Raleigh discovered a natural lake of asphalt in Trinidad, marking the beginning of the region's significant oil exploration history.
At 80 years old, biologist Bruce Means embarks on an expedition to the Weiassipu tepui in Guyana to document rare frog species and study its unique ecosystem.
The Moche civilization, known for its advanced irrigation and monumental architecture in ancient Peru, collapsed around the 6th century AD due to a devastating Mega El Niño event.
340 Spaniards and 4,000 indigenous people set out in 1541 to find the legendary city of gold, facing treacherous conditions in the Amazon rainforest.
A wax model is crafted by a local artisan to replicate a Muisca chieftain, demonstrating traditional methods used in creating the Golden Raft of El Dorado.
The Amazon basin spans over 7 million square kilometers, accounting for 25% of South America's total surface area.
More than 400 years after the first Spaniards searched for El Dorado, illegal gold diggers continue to exploit the Amazon's resources and threaten local tribes.
525,000 square miles of territory were added to the United States in 1848, including land that would become California, following the Gold Rush.
De Soto's expedition in the 16th century led to the near extinction of some Native American tribes, with significant population losses documented.
Lake Guatavita in Colombia is central to the legend of El Dorado, where a chief would jump into the water to wash off gold dust.
