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In 1898, Sheep Camp grew into a gold-rush town of 6,000 to 8,000 people; by July 1899, only 18 remained, while most buildings still stood in 1906- While Americans watched TV, used personal computers, One Alaska village was still waiting for electricity during 1980s
- In 1867, gold helped transform South Pass City into a town of about 2,000; by 1870, its population had fallen below 500
- America's ghost towns hide old mines, abandoned buildings and eerie stories; these 10 forgotten places offer a haunting road trip through the nation's past, from coast to coastAmerica's ghost towns serve as intriguing windows into bygone eras. Many of these towns disappeared when economic prosperity waned or when ...27 Aug, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
- 124-year-old Arizona hotel is said to be haunted by an Irish miner’s ghost. Tourists may hear whispers and laughter in empty rooms. But there’s more…The Oatman Hotel in Arizona, established in 1902, invites adventure-seekers with its haunted history and ghostly legends. Once bustling wit...27 Aug, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
- From kirana to currency: Small towns are scrambling for dollarsSmall towns now lead India's foreign exchange demand, surpassing major cities. This shift indicates rising prosperity and global lifestyle ...17 Aug, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
- In 1948, WWII veteran Joe Redington Sr. moved to an Alaska homestead; 25 years later, he helped create the 1,000-mile IditarodJoe Redington Sr. helped establish the Iditarod, transforming an ancient trail into a demanding sporting event. He spent decades homesteadi...15 Aug, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
- From gold rush riches to abandonment: The fascinating story of Montana's ghost town BannackThe discovery of gold in Bannack back in 1862 sent ripples through the region, morphing this quaint settlement into a bustling frontier hub...11 Aug, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
- The rise and fall of 'Bodie': How California’s gold rush boomtown turned into an eerie ghost townBodie, once a thriving gold-mining town in California, emerged as a vibrant hub following the gold rush. This remote location drew thousand...10 Aug, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
- In 1862, a single gold discovery turned this remote valley into Montana's first capital; today, more than 50 buildings still stand frozen in timeMontana's first territorial capital, Bannack, was established in 1862 after gold discovery. This frontier town quickly grew and then declin...02 Aug, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
- James Marshall's 1848 discovery set off California's greatest migration; Sutter's Mill is now a historic landmark with a visitor influxJames W. Marshall discovered gold flakes in California in 1848, initiating a massive migration. Thousands traveled overland and by sea to s...31 Jul, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
- South Africa's data centre 'gold rush' risks resource crunchSouth Africa is becoming Africa's digital hub with expanding data centres. This growth, however, raises concerns about electricity and wate...22 Jul, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
- South Africa's data centre 'gold rush' risks resource crunchEmerging as the digital powerhouse of Africa, South Africa's expanding data centers play a vital role in reinforcing national security and ...22 Jul, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
- Time for long-term investors to look at them again? 9 NBFC stocks with upside potential of up to 22%The reason NBFC stocks reacted quickly to the easing of the US-Iran war risk is not difficult to understand. For a lender, macro relief tra...18 Jun, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
- Canada–US relations in 2025: a cross-border partnership tested by politics and tradeCanada–US relations are undergoing major shifts in 2025, influenced by trade tensions, border policies, and changing political landscapes. ...07 May, 2025, 03.20 PM IST
- Man from Kerala tears up Portugal flag ahead of FIFA World Cup; leaves fans enragedPortugal's red-and-green flag bears a resemblance to that of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), and local reports said the man wa...19 Nov, 2022, 12.22 PM IST
- Living RightlyThey were all crying and weeping because they had much that they couldnot carry — somebody has missed his child, somebody has missed his wi...04 Jul, 2022, 11.39 PM IST
- All it takes to enjoy New Zealand's Queenstown is to take a strollFrom the stunning lake and mountains to beautiful buildings and vineyards, Queenstown’s allure is seductive.10 Feb, 2019, 09.53 AM IST
- Is making fact stranger than fiction a literary hindrance in India?There is even more variety in the hordes now milling around the site of a purported hidden cache of gold in an equally obscure village in U...21 Oct, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- Canada's Dawson City: A city laden with goldDawson is so laden with gold that miners rim their whisky glasses with gold flakes and the monied shower gold nuggets on devilish pretty da...24 Mar, 2011, 08.17 AM IST
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