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The UnXplained: Gold Has Been Coveted for Centuries (S2, E12) | Full Episode

2025-01-23 Entertainment
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Gold. It's one of the most valuable precious metals on the planet, has been coveted by societies for centuries, and can be found inside countless modern electronics. See more in Season 2, Episode 12, "The Power of God." Watch your favorite episodes of The UnXplained, and stay up to date on all of your favorite The HISTORY Channel shows at history.com/schedule. Check out more full episodes of The UnXplained on YouTube here- https://bit.ly/TheUnXplainedS5 and on Google Play! https://bit.ly/TheUnXplainedS5GooglePlay #TheUnXplained Subscribe for more from The UnXplained and other great The HISTORY Channel shows: http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYT Watch more The UnXplained on YouTube in this playlist: https://histv.co/UnXplainedYT Find out more about the show and watch full episodes on our site: https://histv.co/unxplained Check out exclusive The HISTORY Channel content: History Newsletter - https://histv.co/newsletter Website - https://histv.co/History Facebook - https://histv.co/Facebook TikTok - http://bit.ly/4kZKjXi From the producers of Ancient Aliens and The Curse of Oak Island comes The UnXplained, a one-hour, non-fiction series that explores the world’s most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Hosted and executive produced by Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor William Shatner (Star Trek, Boston Legal) each episode will feature compelling contributions from scientists, historians, witnesses and experiencers—each seeking to shed light on how the seemingly impossible actually can happen. The HISTORY® Channel, a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY® Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. The HISTORY® channel has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for seven consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For a deeper dive, visit history.com or follow @HISTORY on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. For additional press materials visit the A+E Networks Press Center at http://press.aenetworks.com.

Top Comments (10)

@tradermunky1998 2025-01-23

I've held a lot of bullion metals and there is something very special about gold imo. Magical in a way, reminds me of a campfire, in the DNA maybe.

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@eb1247 2025-01-23

1. Low Melting Point 2. Easily malleable 3. Anti corrosion 4. Shiny

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@charlielaudico3523 2025-01-27

I did do some panning for gold in Colorado! Once you get gold you're hooked

22 2 replies
@harrietharlow9929 2025-04-25

I am a priest in the Independent Sacramental Church and early on, I had a very interesting experience. I was celebrating Liturgy and already had the chalice and paten in my hands but when I raised them at the Elevation I felt what I can only describe as a current pass from them into my fingers, my palms, up my arms and into my body where I experienced this incredible burst o joy. Given the fact that gold can conduct power and is considered to be an emotive metal...

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@HISTORY 2025-01-21

Watch your favorite episodes of The UnXplained, and stay up to date on all of your favorite The HISTORY Channel shows at history.com/schedule. Check out more full episodes of The UnXplained on YouTube here- https://bit.ly/TheUnXplainedS5 and on Google Play! https://bit.ly/TheUnXplainedS5GooglePlay

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@Schwarzkald 2025-01-23

What happened to all of Mr T's gold!😂

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@jamesarnold6059 2025-10-02

The real mystery is why dentists changed from using noble, inert, & antimicrobial metals like gold and silver for fillings, & switched to mercury; but still charged as if it were gold. Maybe they're trying to kill us afterall.

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@christopherberryhill3802 2025-01-30

The only white guy I ever saw that looks good in gold is Elvis. Being white and Irish I'm particular to silver. Maybe white gold for a wedding ring. 🤔

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@TrolliBriteBaller 2026-02-07

If you have the ability to travel through interstellar space I don't think you need to get humans to dig up your gold

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@BradleyShimels-p7i 2026-04-17

All in not gold that glitters ! All in is not pure that shines !

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