Power, Lust and Glory: The Story of Gold
Why are humans seemingly hardwired to worship gold? It is unique amongst metals: it is malleable, it doesn’t tarnish, and it shines like nothing else. Over time it has come to symbolise wealth and status. It can represent goodness and fidelity but also greed and lust. Financial educator, author and broadcaster Alvin Hall explores why we are so obsessed with this particular metal, and what it represents around the world - in terms of wealth and symbolism - both historically and now. Alvin will look at the lengths people go to in the pursuit of gold and ask what is the true value of Au? A Just Radio production for Audible Originals.
