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MYTH OF GOLD - The magical metal and the greed for power, wealth and beauty WELT HD DOKU Gold is the magical metal: bewitchingly beautiful to look at and a symbol of wealth, power and divinity. Countless myths surround it. Its origins are exciting - and often cruel. Even in Germany, gold seekers go on an adventurous hunt - and even find something. Clan members pull off a spectacular coup by stealing a 100-kilo gold coin - and the largest gold robbery in German criminal history. Gold is and remains the safety anchor in times of crisis: the nation's largest gold treasure is stored in the Bundesbank's depots. What do you do when the gold reserves are exhausted? A Berlin jewelry designer recycles gold parts in electronic waste and uses them to make new, shiny treasures. People cross borders for gold - in every respect. No other metal has fascinated us as much and has done so for thousands of years. Gold, a metal like no other, is a symbol of wealth, power and divinity. Its rarity and the effort it takes to extract it make it a coveted treasure. Gold was formed from stardust, and this unearthly origin gives it a mystical appeal. The search for gold is often a challenge that pushes people beyond their limits. It is driven by the hope of success and by the greed that this metal awakens. Despite all efforts, the path to gold is often full of disappointments and dangers. In the Thuringian Forest, two passionate gold prospectors from Unna search for this precious metal. Their expeditions are characterized by hard work, deprivation and occasional moments of happiness. Despite the few finds, their passion for gold hunting remains unshakable. Gold has not only captured the hearts of adventurers, but also those of science and art. Historically, the gold rush was an age of discovery and dreams, but also of greed and desperation. Today, the search for gold takes place in various forms, from traditional gold mining to urban mining, which recycles gold from old electrical appliances. The history of gold is also a history of humanity - full of fascination, desire and insatiable greed. Gold remains a symbol of timeless beauty and eternal value. #gold #treasurehunt #doku ???? WELT DOKU YouTube Channel / weltdoku ???? The WELT news livestream / @weltvideotv ???? WELT Podcasts YouTube Channel / weltpodcast ???? WELT news channel YouTube Channel / weltvideotv ???? WELT Netzreporter YouTube Channel / dienetzreporter ???? The top news on WELT.de http://bit.ly/2rQQD9Q ???? The media library on WELT.de http://bit.ly/2Iydxv8 ???? WELT news channel on Instagram https://bit.ly/IGWELTTV ???? WELT on Instagram http://bit.ly/2X1M7Hk