Podcasts about Comstock Lode

Host Aaron Sagers is on the road in the Reno Tahoe Territory in Nevada, and returns once again to the Old Washoe Club in Virginia City. While sitting in the back room of the old saloon, he speaks with tour guides and paranormal investigators Kimi Good and Justin Seagraves about their freakiest moments at the Washoe, and how they'd define the paranormal reputation of the famous site that began as a lavish "Millionaires Club" of the elite in the 1860s during the silver mining boom of the Comstock Lode — and is now one of the most popular paranormal landmarks around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Know a writer or someone who wants to be a writer? Then forward this post to them and invite them to listen to our writers podcast. Thank you! For Episode 205 of our lovely award-winning podcast, we look forward to 2025 and how we had to hit the ground running! We were retired slackers for much of December 2024, though we did get organized and got Finding Salvation Part One out the door. Our plan was to relax in December 2024 and get to work in January 2025. January must have heard us because everything that can happen to a writer happened to us in the first two days of the month, including manuscripts returned by our editors, LLC paperwork back from our lawyer, and a half dozen other things that keep writers busy. Whew. We again plug the Sierra Arts Foundation and their fantastic support of Nevada writers. Through them, we are getting out of the house and getting our Nevada-centric novels on bookshelves. We are grateful. One thing we inflicted on ourselves is our trip to Virginia City where we will spend the night in one of VC's most haunted hotels (so they say). CC is working on a paranormal romance set on the Comstock Lode in 1875 at the height of Nevada's Silver Rush, so we're doing the hotel for literary ambiance. We're suffering for our art, and our readers, because we care. We'll probably travel outside of Nevada once or twice this year. We've done almost every US state together, and we've seen Canada, France, Ireland, Japan, and Scotland. Will we discover new lands or go back to old haunts? You'll probably know when we know. The new years will see us releasing more books:Finding Salvation Part One on January 31 (99 cents!) ZOEY in February or March Serving Salvation Book Two in 2025 CC's Virginia City ghost book in mid-2025 If you want to see advanced copies, check out Book Sirens where you can become an advanced review copy (ARC) reader and leave reviews. Writers love reviews, even bad ones! Here we are, five days into 2025, and it's already shaping up to be an exciting time for the CEO and her Chief Minion here at Two Moore Books, LLC. Follow along and enjoy the podcast. TIA LYL! Our website is www.carsonhume.com Who We are: https://carsonhume.com/about/ Our Books: https://carsonhume.com/books-2/ Our Business: https://twomoorebooks.com/ Book Designs: https://twomoorebooks.com/two-moore-designs/ (Book designs are free for now) please buy us coffee! For those who listen on the way to work, we are on these fine podcast platforms:SpotifyApplePocket CastsRadio Public

In this episode, we're diving into Nevada's haunted history, exploring 10 chilling locations across the state. From infamous ghost towns and eerie saloons to historic hotels steeped in tragedy, the Silver State offers plenty of paranormal tales. Grab a seat and join me as we journey through Nevada's most haunted spots. Featured Locations: The Silver Queen Hotel 28 N C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440 This hotel, built in 1876, reflects the opulence of the Comstock Lode era. It's rumored to be haunted by a woman who wanders the halls, her soft cries heard late at night. The Goldfield Hotel 400 N Main Street, Goldfield, NV 89013 Built in 1908, this grand hotel was once the pride of a booming gold town. The spirit of a young woman named Elizabeth is said to haunt its corridors after her untimely death within the hotel. The Hoover Dam Hoover Dam Access Road, Boulder City, NV 89005 Completed in 1936, this massive dam was an engineering feat, but over 100 workers lost their lives during its construction. Legend has it that the spirits of some of these workers linger, with many reporting ghostly apparitions and strange noises. Piper's Opera House 12 N B Street, Virginia City, NV 89440 Since 1885, this opera house has entertained locals and visitors alike. However, the ghost of a young actress, said to have perished in a fire, is often seen wandering the stage and backstage areas. The Overland Hotel & Saloon 662 Main Street, Pioche, NV 89043 Established in the 1860s, this hotel was a hub during Pioche's wild days. The ghost of a cowboy, said to have died in a shootout, has been sighted by guests and staff. The Clown Motel 521 N Main Street, Tonopah, NV 89049 Known for its eerie collection of clown memorabilia, this motel is located next to a cemetery dating back to 1901. Many guests report hearing strange sounds and seeing shadows moving near the graves. The Boulder Dam Hotel 1305 Arizona Street, Boulder City, NV 89005 Built in 1933, this hotel once hosted celebrities and engineers from the Hoover Dam project. Guests have seen the spirit of a man in a black suit wandering the halls. The Old Washoe Club 112 S C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440 Opened in 1862, this social club is famous for its ghostly residents, including the “Lady in Blue,” a spirit believed to have died on the premises. Rhyolite Ghost Town Off NV-374, Beatty, NV 89003 Founded in 1904, this once-booming gold rush town was abandoned by 1916. Today, visitors report sightings of ghostly figures among the crumbling buildings. The Pioneer Saloon 310 Spring Street, Goodsprings, NV 89019 Since 1913, this historic saloon has been a favorite haunt for both locals and travelers. It's said that the spirits of cowboys and miners still frequent the bar, with some even claiming to have seen Clark Gable's ghost. Like Our Facebook page for more Halloween fun: www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast ORDER PODCAST MERCH! Website: www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Email: TheHalloweenPodcast@gmail.com X: @TheHalloweenPod Support the Show: www.patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Get bonus Halloween content and more! Just for Patreon supporters! Check out my other show! Find it on iTunes - Amazing Advertising http://amazingadvertising.podomatic.com/ Keywords and Tags: Haunted Nevada, Nevada ghost stories, Nevada haunted places, Silver Queen Hotel, Rhyolite Ghost Town, Clown Motel, Halloween Podcast, paranormal Nevada, ghost towns, spooky Nevada.

On this episode of Our American Stories, straight out of a Horatio Alger novel, the Silver Kings (John Mackay, James Fair, William O'Brien, and James Flood) epitomized the rags-to-riches American dream story. Roger McGrath tells the story of the richest mineral discovery in American history - the Comstock Lode. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Our American Stories, straight out of a Horatio Alger novel, the Silver Kings (John Mackay, James Fair, William O'Brien, and James Flood) epitomized the rags-to-riches American dream story. Roger McGrath tells the story of the richest mineral discovery in American history - the Comstock Lode. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Virginia City, NV rose as the center for silver mining with the discovery of the Comstock Lode in 1859 & became the nation's 1st industrial city. It was a bustling city that had cultural institutions like the opera & famous residents like Mark Twain. The Washoe Club opened its doors on B Street in the Reynolds Building on June 1, 1875. It was a luxurious space filled with giant plate glass windows & bronze statuettes & was nicknamed “The Millionaire's Club” because it was where the rich & newly rich would drink, play games, & visit with prostitutes. Less than 5 months after opening, a fire burned through downtown, destroying a good amount of Virginia City, including the Washoe Club. It didn't take long though for the club to find a new space – the trustee board for the club settled on a 3-story building on C street that even had a saloon on the bottom floor.The local mines began to diminish, Virginia City's population dwindled & the Washoe Club eventually closed in 1897. Because of the cities history with cave-ins, gunfights & greedy claim jumpers, it is no surprise that the Old Washoe Club is considered to be one of the most haunted locations in the West. Bar stools move on their own, the saloon doors will mysteriously swing open for ladies that are entering, & numerous shadow figures have been spotted on the upper floors. There are several spirits that are seen & felt in the Old Washoe Club & there is one spirit who has an affinity for alcohol. If you let a full shot of Bourbon linger too long at the bar, it will mysteriously be drained, & the staff will leave a full shot before leaving at night & it will be empty in the morning.Who or what still lingers at the Old Washoe Club? Join us on episode 170 to hear more about this haunted location! Sources: thewashoeclubmuseum.com, travelchannel.com/shows/ghost-adventures/articles/washoe-clubs-haunted-history, travelnevada.com/museums/the-washoe-club-haunted-museum/, atlasobscura.com/places/the-washoe-club-haunted-museum-saloon, hauntedus.com/nevada/old-washoe-club/, paranormallegacy.com/the-history-of-washoe-club-virginia-city-nv/, onlyinyourstate.com/nevada/haunted-and-historic-place-nv/

Coffee with Samso Episode 184 is with Julian Ford, CEO of Riversgold Limited (ASX: RGL) updating us on Riversgold's exploration activities since the last conversation in March 2023.   Jump straight to the interview In our previous conversation, we discussed Riversgold Limited as a lithium explorer that I found interesting. One of the reasons I liked them is because they were among the few companies actively engaged in genuine mineral exploration for lithium. It's important for people to understand that the recent discoveries in the lithium sector have largely come from reevaluating previous exploration efforts. Companies have revisited their drill cores and discovered that the historical drilling had indeed encountered pegmatites.   Samso is not begruding of the success of these companies, such as the Mount Holland Lithium project, which is now privately owned and operated by Covalent Lithium. Riversgold, on the other hand, continues its exploration activities in search of valuable lithium-bearing pegmatite.   What I find interesting about Riversgold is their Northern Zone project. When I was researching this topic, I initially found their release titled Farm-in to Significant Porphyry Hosted Gold Project a bit confusing because the project had yielded promising results.   The company is proceeding cautiously to ensure the reliability of these results, which I believe demonstrates prudent management. Julian, in particular, discusses the project and takes a measured view of its potential.   What does Porphyry mean?   Here is a description of what a porphyry deposit means from Earth Science Australia:   The major products from porphyry copper deposits are copper and molybdenum or copper and gold. The term porphyry copper now includes engineering as well as geological considerations; It refers to large, relatively low-grade, epigenetic, intrusion-related deposits that can be mined using mass mining techniques.   Geologically, the deposits occur close to or in granitic intrusive rocks that are porphyritic in texture.   There are usually several episodes of intrusive activity, so expect swarms of dykes and intrusive breccias. The country rocks can be any kind of rock, and often there are wide zones of closely fractured and altered rock surrounding the intrusions.   As is described following, this country rock alteration is distinctive and changes as you approach mineralization. Where sulphide mineralization occurs, surface weathering often produces rusty-stained bleached zones from which the metals have been leached; if conditions are right, these may redeposit near the water table to form an enriched zone of secondary mineralization.       Figure 1: A schematic diagram of the basic structure of a porphyritic profile.     What is the significance of a Porphyry deposit?   Based on my experience, it is quite rare to find a fertile porphyry that contains only gold. Most porphyry deposits are typically associated with copper. However, Julian informs us that their system at the Northern Zone is devoid of any other metals and is solely a gold system. When we examine the historical drilling results, we can observe significant depth of mineralization, and the grades fall within the range of atypical mineralised porphyry gold system.   Julian has mentioned that they are currently awaiting the results from their recent drilling program. These results will help confirm the assay content and determine if there is any false enrichment present (see below).   Completion of Diamond Drilling of Northern Zone 26km ESE of Kalgoorlie   It will be fascinating to see the assay numbers and gain a better understanding of the potential of this project. The core samples from the drilling program appear to be in excellent condition, which further adds to the anticipation of the assay results.   Listen to Julian Ford here:     Chapters:   00:00 Start 00:20 Introduction 01:03 Updates from Riversgold 02:57 The Gold Porphyry story 11:22 Metallurgical Cyanide Bottle Roll Test Results 13:37 How did the Northern Zone Project fly under the radar for so long? 19:34 Mt Weld Project 20:54 How should shareholders look at Riversgold? 23:04 Newsflow 23:50 Is the Porphyry story the main focus of Riversgold? 25:26 Why Riversgold? 26:03 Conclusion   Samso's Conclusion   The Riversgold story is an evolving narrative, and I appreciate the adventurous spirit of their projects. Julian impresses me as a composed and strategic individual who possesses a deep understanding of his work. When examining the Northern Zone project, the drilling results are remarkable and align with the expectations for a sizable deposit with low-grade bulk tonnage.   According to the Visual Capitalist, porphyry deposits are very large, polymetallic systems that typically contain copper along with other important metals. Much of today's mineral production depends on porphyries: 60% of copper, 95% of molybdenum, and 20% of gold comes from this deposit type.   The Bingham Canyon Mine, located in Utah and owned by Rio Tinto and in production since 1906, annually produces approximately: 300,000 tons of copper 400,000 oz of gold 4,000,000 oz of silver 30,000,000 lbs of molybdenum The value of the resources extracted to date from the Bingham Canyon Mine is greater than the Comstock Lode, Klondike, and California gold rush mining regions combined.   So as you can see above, the magnitude of finding a deposit of this nature in a Tier-1 jurisdiction like Western Australia is going to make Riversgold appreciate in market capitalisation.

In Summer 1983, Max Jones jumped on a strange new contraption called a #mountainbike and went looking for trails to ride around #laketahoe. There wasn't really any singletrack until he discovered an abandoned flume line running high above the east shore of the lake. After a few failed attempts, Max finally uncovered the overgrown track, taking five hours to “ride” only four miles, fighting through brush and hundreds of downed trees. For the rest that summer, Max cleared the trail with nothing more than hand tools and dogged determination. 40 years later, thanks to Max's efforts, the Marlette Flume Trail has become the most scenic trail in the world and a gem of recreation in Lake Tahoe. Max and his wife Patti have built a life and career around the Flume Trail, promoting the Great Flume Race for more than a decade, starting Flume Trail Bikes to shuttle visitors and opening Tunnel Creek Café to feed them at the end of the adventure. This is the story of Max Jones, a Mountain Bike Hall of Fame inductee, the resurrector of the Flume Trail and an early pioneer of ecotourism in Lake Tahoe. 1:40 – PowBot gets a new vanity license plate – MRDRPOW – on his murdered out Crosstrek. 3:45 – Experiencing technical difficulties with our podcast player while interviewing Max Jones.5:20 – Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Max Jones reopening the Marlette Flume Trail. 10:00 – The first “winter storm” on September 1; a Pacific Low coming off the ocean!11:30 – Rose to Toads TAMBA ride is going to get snow Labor Day weekend. 13:20 – SENDY Send of the Week – 11 year anniversary of Joyce Beckering's passing – Tom's mom. Incline Burger taking donations for victims of the Maui fire in Lahaina.17:00 – Max Jones interview at Tunnel Creek Café. 20:00 – The history of Max Jones' family, a fourth generation Nevadan. His family was into ranching. The Settlemeyer family came from Minden, Germany to what became Minden, Nevada.23:00 – Max's history as a rock climber and ski racer and the first generation of his family to be a recreationist. 26:30 – The Germans came into the Carson Valley after the Mormons left. The Germans weren't miners, they were ranchers, so they raised cattle and fed the miners.29:30 – Max transitions from rock climbing to mountain biking, and picks up Ritchey as a sponsor and started racing.35:00 – How Max originally discovered the Flume Trail. 41:00 – Helicoptering all the old aluminum flume pipe off the trail. 45:30 – The Great Flume Race put the Flume Trail on the map for visitors. 47:25 – The spiritual power of Herlan Peak – a leyline from Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake.50:30 – Working with the Nevada State Park Ranger Mark Kimbrough in reopening the trail.53:30 – The original purpose of the Flume Trail – created for water in Virginia City during the Comstock Lode silver rush. 58:30 – Max's first summer working on the trail, carrying a chainsaw and falling off the trail.1:03:00 – Max joins the Tahoe Rim Trail Association board representing mountain bikers.1:08:50 – Max started shuttling people in 1999 with Flume Trail Bikes. 1:10:30 – Flume Trail Bikes moves to the old Ponderosa Ranch site at Tunnel Creek and opened the cafe.1:12:40 – Max innovated a form of ecotourism that's been sustainable for Lake Tahoe, shuttling 5,000 to 6,000 people per year, keeping extra cars off local roads.1:15:00 – Flume Trail Bikes might start running a shuttle for Cap to Tahoe trail, and building a new singletrack to Tunnel Creek from Flume Trail. 1:19:00 – Building a life and a career around the Flume Trail.1:21:00 – What does Mind the Track mean to you?

On this episode of Our American Stories, straight out of a Horatio Alger novel, the Silver Kings (John Mackay, James Fair, William O'Brien, and James Flood) epitomized the rags-to-riches American dream story. Roger McGrath tells the story of the richest mineral discovery in American history - the Comstock Lode. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Virginia City, Nevada, "The Richest Place on Earth!" The town sprang up as a boomtown as a result of the 1859 discovery of the Comstock Lode, the first major silver deposit discovery in the United States.  The population of the town hit 25,000 in the 1870s but rapidly declined when the silver production from the mine dwindled.  At it's height, the town had three theatres, an opera house, three daily newspapers, and a 100 room international hotel.  The town's economy today is largely based around tourism. The town draws more than 2 million visitors per year.  We hope you enjoy our visit to Virginia City!

During the 19th century it seemed like the American West held endless possibilities for great wealth, and Americans were looking for that next big thing. Two Kentucky swindlers, taking advantage of gemstone fever, lured some of the country's biggest bankers and businnessmen -- and the founder of Tiffany & Co. -- into a jewel con with claims of having discovered a large deposit of diamonds. The value of their diamond mine would have exceeded $86 million in today's money. If it had been real.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frontier Fighters was a syndicated series that ran sometime during the 1930s. Each show dealt with some bit of history about the early West and ran for approximately 15 minutes. From Robert La Salle's navigation of the Mississippi River to Lewis and Clark's challenge of reaching the West Coast of North America, Frontier Fighters will take you on an exciting voyage of the taming of the Wild West. This is American History at its best! Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

Merry Christmas to the squirrels that wear the dusters up on the Comstock Lode...

American History Stories brings our early history alive and gives modern listeners an idea of what it was like to be glued to our radios before we got our news from the internet and 24 hour news cycles. Including dramatizations of events before radio and live radio broadcasts from pivotal points in American history. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate give you a glimpse into the past.

On this episode of Our American Stories, John Mackay, James Fair, William O'Brien, and James Flood epitomized the rags-to-riches American dream. Roger McGrath, author of Gunfighters, Highwaymen, and Vigilantes is here to tell us the story of the richest mineral discovery in American history, the Comstock Lode. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Straight from Benzinga newsdesk, host Brent Slava brings you the market news and stocks to watch.Subscribe to our Stocks To Watch Newsletter here : https://go.benzinga.com/sales-page-187126583617110118712659Check Out the BZ Cannabis Show LIVE here Hosts:Brent Slava Reach out to Brent at brent@benzinga.comSr. Reporter, Head of Benzinga Newsdeskpro.benzinga.comApple (AAPL) - A quick look at the most popular options contracts in Apple. On the call side, this week's $170 contract had the highest open interest; on the put side, this week's $125 contract had the highest open interest.AutoZone (AZO) - A play on a retailer in the auto parts/accessories space. The company will report quarterly results on Monday of next week.Comstock (LODE) - A play on battery recycling. At the end of August, a Comstock unit, LiNiCo, received an operating permit in the state of Nevada to allow for recycling of lithium-ion batteries. One of the front page stories on the Wall Street Journal Wednesday highlights "Battery Recycling Race Heats Up After Inflation Reduction Act."Greenlane Holdings (GNLN) - A play on cannabis vaporizers and accessories. The company's President, Craig Snyder, will interview at Benzinga's Cannabis Capital Conference Wednesday at about 1:50 p.m. EDT.The Duckhorn Portfolio (NAPA) - A play on wine and vineyard real estate. Shares of a potential peer in the space, Vintage Wine Estates (VWE), were one of Wednesday morning's biggest losers. Shares traded down more than 30% following inline quarterly sales but 2023 guidance which was concerning.Use coupon code YOUTUBE20 to get 20% offDisclaimer: All of the information, material, and/or content contained in this program is for informational purposes only. Investing in stocks, options, and futures is risky and not suitable for all investors. Please consult your own independent financial adviser before making any investment decisions.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

durée : 00:32:00 - Les Nuits de France Culture - Troisième volet d'un série consacrée à la littérature du Far West, sous la forme d'une fiction radiophonique et de lectures, "Le Far West de Mark Twain" permettait de redécouvrir l'une des ses premières ouvres, un récit intitulé "A la dure", (1ère diffusion : 31/10/1957 Chaîne Parisienne). Une série d'émissions intitulée La Famille de Davy Crockett proposait de raconter, sous la forme de fictions, l'histoire de la littérature américaine du Far West. Le troisième épisode était consacré au Far West dans l'oeuvre de Mark Twain.  L'émission diffuse une adaptation radiophonique du récit de son voyage au Nevada dans sa jeunesse intitulé Roughing It, un titre difficilement traduisible, qui indique l'expérience d'une vie frustre, âpre et rude. L'ouvrage semi-autobiographie sera traduit en français sous le titre A la dure. Mark Twain l'écrivit en 1870 et 1871. A la dure raconte les voyages du jeune Clemens (le véritable nom de Mark Twain) dans l'Ouest américain en tant que secrétaire de son frère Orion nommé secrétaire d'Etat et gouverneur par intérim du Nevada. Il y décrit notamment la vie dans les mines d'argent du Comstock Lode, peu avant le krach de 1875. Ecoutons Mark Twain raconter le début de cette aventure :  _Un beau jour, mon frère est nommé secrétaire du territoire de Nevada. Un emploi d'importance à la fois trésorier, contrôleur, secrétaire d'Etat et gouverneur par intérim à l'occasion. Mille huit cent dollars par an ! Vous pensez si je l'enviais. Surtout pour le voyage merveilleux qu'il allait faire, pour toutes les aventures qui ne manqueraient pas de lui arriver. Il allait voir des bisons, des Indiens. Il serait probablement pendu ou scalpé. Que de choses à nous raconter dans ses lettres. Je n'en dormais plus. Et voilà qu'avec un calme et un sang froid imperturbable, il m'offre la situation sublime de secrétaire particulier attachée à sa personne. D'un coup, j'ai senti la planète vaciller sous mes pieds et la voûte céleste a failli chavirer. _ Interprétation : Jacques Anquetil, Henri Poirier, Pierre Amel et Françoise Fechter.  Par Jacques Dapoigny Réalisation : René Wilmet La Famille de Davy Crockett, 3e émission : Le Far West de Mark Twain (1ère diffusion : 31/10/1957 Chaîne Parisienne) Indexation web : Documentation sonore de Radio France Archive Ina-Radio France

On this episode of Our American Stories, Roger McGrath, author of Gunfighters, Highwaymen, and Vigilantes is here to tell us the story of the richest mineral discovery in American history, the Comstock Lode. Jason Wolfe created the first coupon site on the internet back when you had to explain to people what the internet was. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Time Codes: 00:00 - The Silver Kings and the "Big Bonanza" 23:00 - The Man Who Brought Couponing to the Digital Age Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 358, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: On Your "Own" 1: Remember used cars? now dealers refer to those models as this type. pre-owned. 2: 9-letter term meaning produced in a particular region for local consumption. homegrown. 3: The Tomb of the American this, for a serviceman killed in WWI, was established in 1921. the Unknown Soldier. 4: To repudiate or renounce, especially one's heirs. disown. 5: An overheated engine can get this way; so can your mind, man, if you think how small we are, y'know, cosmically. blown. Round 2. Category: Hungary 1: Paprika is an essential ingredient in this popular Hungarian stew, whose name is short for "herdsman's meat". Goulash. 2: In 1867 Hungary and this country established a dual monarchy that lasted until the end of World War I. Austria. 3: The Hungarians call this river the Duna. Danube. 4: In 1982 Hungary joined this organization, the IMF, which arranges economic aid to its members. International Monetary Fund. 5: This ethnic group makes up at least 95% of Hungary's population. Magyars. Round 3. Category: Meats 1: This cut is a pig's hind leg above the hock. ham. 2: A long-standing tradition in France, hippophagy is the consumption of this. horse. 3: These gastropods are sometimes fed aromatic herbs to give them a special savor. snail. 4: One of the largest edible fish, these huge flatfish can measure over 5 X 10 feet and can exceed 700 pounds. halibut. 5: Used to cure many meats including bacon, its the creosote and formaldehyde in this that help preserve things. smoke. Round 4. Category: Prime Ministers 1: This current French president served as prime minister under both Giscard d'Estaing and Mitterrand. Jacques Chirac. 2: Prior to becoming Britain's prime minister in 2007, he was Chancellor of the Exchequer. (Gordon) Brown. 3: This country's prime minister Nouri al-Maliki helped draft its new Constitution. Iraq. 4: He took power in 1993 when his Liberals won 177 of the 295 seats in Canada's House of Commons. Jean Chretien. 5: A devastating stroke in 2006 ended his tenure as prime minister of Israel. (Ariel) Sharon. Round 5. Category: Nv 1: This current leader in the Senate became the youngest lt. governor in Nevada history at the age of 30. Harry Reid. 2: One of the largest artificial lakes in the world, it straddles the border between Arizona and Nevada. Lake Mead. 3: On Nevada's state flag, you can see 2 sprays of this wise-sounding state flower. sagebrush. 4: Lincoln saw Nevada's statehood as additional support for this amendment that outlawed slavery. the 13th Amendment. 5: In 1859 this "lode" of silver made Nevada's Virginia City one of the most famous Western mining towns. the Comstock Lode. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

“Dress suitably in short skirts and strong boots, leave your jewels in the bank and buy a revolver"

It was just a godforsaken mountainside, but no place on earth was richer in silver. For a bustling, enterprising America, this was the great bonanza. The dreamers, the restless, the builders, the vultures -- they were lured by the glittering promise of instant riches and survived the brutal hardships of a mining camp to raise a legendary boom town. But some sought more than wealth. Val Trevallion, a loner haunted by a violent past. Grita Redaway, a radiantly beautiful actress driven by an unfulfilled need. Two fiercely independent spirits, together they rose above the challenges of the Comstock to stake a bold claim on the future.

Christmas reminds us forgetters of the forgotten...

You've heard of the Gold Rush. You've maybe even heard of the Comstock Lode. But have you heard of the penniless Scottish lass who headed west, and while running a boarding house, struck the richest silver mine in American history? Eilley Bowers became one of the country's wealthiest women. But Fortune is fickle, and the West was Wild! Join Katie on location at Bowers Mansion near Carson City, Nevada for this surprising, cinematic tale. Our … The post THE QUEEN OF THE COMSTOCK Eilley Bowers appeared first on What'shername.

The early discoveries of gold and silver near Virginia City, Nevada were big, but the second boom was legendary. The Comstock Lode produced more valuable ore in its heyday than any other place on Earth. Hear stories of the four “Bonanza Kings” who became some of the richest men in the world, and more tales of the unique saloon culture in the hottest boomtown in America. In collaboration with the Whiskey Lore podcast from Travel Fuels Life. Join Black Barrel+ for early access and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join For more details, visit our website www.blackbarrelmedia.com and check out our social media pages. We’re @OldWestPodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This bonus episode is the first of a series of podcasts hosted by Drew Hannush of Whiskey Lore and Chris Wimmer of Black Barrel Media and the Legends of the Old West podcast. In part one, we look at the history of Virginia City and the Comstock Lode, including the namesakes for both. Chris also tells the story of a young writer named Samuel Clemens and Drew gives you a foundation's worth of knowledge about whisky in the Old West. The next episode will move onto a deeper history of the Big Bonanza and the saloons of Virginia City.

Virginia City, Nevada exploded onto the scene in the early 1860s with the discovery of the Comstock Lode, veins of gold and silver that were some of the richest in history. The boomtown attracted a young man who became one of the most famous authors in American literature: Mark Twain. Hear about Twain’s adventures and the early days of saloon life in the first of two collaborative episodes. In collaboration with the Whiskey Lore podcast from Travel Fuels Life. Join Black Barrel+ for early access and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join For more details, visit our website www.blackbarrelmedia.com and check out our social media pages. We’re @OldWestPodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We got a double header for this weeks Outlaws and Gunslingers as we take a look at two wild west boom towns! Up first and probably one of the most important towns in western history, it's Virginia City. After the discovery of the Comstock Lode, Virginia City supplied the nation with more than half of it's wealth. At the peak of it's boom it rivaled San Francisco in size and population. Then we move a little further west to Bodie California. After the discovery of gold there, it too took off attracting the usual wild west activities. Bodie's mines eventually dried up and after a fire destroyed 95% of the city, it was the end. It is one of the most well known ghost towns in the west today where you can go and visit and maybe even experience some paranormal activity that is said to take place. Interested in hearing about any other town or wild west figure? Email us at bangdangpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on twitter @bangdangpodcastFollow us on Twitter:@podcastdang@bang_biskit@routeddesignsFor a custom handmade wood sign, contact Bang at routeddesignscustomsigns@gmail.com for more info!

Jeff and Chris discuss the history of the Carson City Mint, detailing the life of its first superintendent and his connection to the Virginia and Truckee railroad, and talking about the Comstock Lode. They also discuss the S.S. Republic, one of the most famous treasure shipwrecks in American history. Chris interviewed Fred Holabird, a mining geologist-turned-Americana-dealer, and their wide-ranging conversation touched on the prevalence of scientific illiteracy in the numismatic industry, antique firearms, and conservation efforts in mining. Contact info:Chris Bulfinch: cbulfinch@amosmedia.comJeff Starck: jstarck@amosmedia.comSign up for the Coin World email newsletter:https://secure.amospublishing.com/enewsletters/coin-world

11/26/2018 The History of the Morgan Silver Dollar   The Morgan silver dollar was first minted from 1878-1904, and again in 1921. Following the passage of the Bland-Allison Act in 1878, which required the U.S. Treasury to purchase a specified amount of silver to be circulated as silver dollars, Morgan dollars quickly stockpiled in the Treasury and bank reserves. The act was passed during the height of the bimetallism movement in America, or the use of both silver and gold standards. With tens of millions of coins minted in a particular year alone, Morgan dollars continue to be one of the most widely circulated silver bullion today. How Much Silver is in a Morgan Dollar? They contain 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper, which makes them easy to buy and sell at lower prices. While common date Morgan dollars are often close to the spot price of silver, The low mintage, high-grade coins can sell for thousands of dollars each. The Demand for Silver Dollars While Congress deliberated over the silver question in 1877, demand for a new silver dollar was driven by the Comstock Lode in Nevada, which was excavating unfathomable masses of silver. Mint Director Henry P. Linderman directed his chief engraver, William Barber, and his assistant, George T. Morgan, to create designs for a new silver dollar. The best design would prevail. The mint director, supposedly dissatisfied with Barber’s work, rigged the contest in Morgan’s favor, and Morgan’s design won. The Design Morgan enlisted Philadelphia teacher, Anna Willess Williams, to model for his depiction of Miss Liberty. A left-facing portrait head of Liberty is featured on the coin’s obverse, with a somewhat gaunt eagle depicted on the back, giving the Morgan its nickname: “buzzard dollar.” In an unprecedented move, Morgan initialed each side of the design with an “M.” Shortly after its first mint, critics noted the Morgan eagle mistakenly had eight tail feathers instead of seven, and therefore some 1878 coins may depict either, with seven being the rarer. It’s reported that over half a billion Morgan coins were struck between 1878 and 1921. Most of the output came from the original mint facility in Philadelphia, while Carson City, New Orleans, and San Francisco sites also made them. Carson City ended production when it closed doors in 1893, later making them a valuable commodity among numismatists. Even after minting ended in Carson City, the vault there stored millions of Morgans, which were transferred to Washington in 1900 and kept sealed. Later, in 1921, the Denver mint also produced Morgan dollars. The 1921 Silver Dollar After passage of the Pittman Act in 1918, the Morgan dollar was reintroduced in 1921. The act mandated earlier Morgans — almost 270 million coins — be melted and replaced by the Peace design by the end of 1921. The Pittman Act & the Growing Demand for Silver The Pittman Act was largely a response to the growing demand for silver during WWI, as the world’s currency - gold - was no longer available. Britain faced another crisis in India, and used silver certificates to pay for the ongoing war efforts and to suppress rebellion in the colony. Britain turned to America to purchase silver to back their certificates, and, combined with mounting pressure from Western miners to purchase their silver, the U.S. turned again to the Morgan dollar. Congress agreed to purchase bullion at above market prices from mining companies after the war, and replace each melted Morgan coin with a new mint. The Great Depression & the Silver Act of 1942 After the war, and as the price of silver rose again during the Great Depression, pressure from the mining industry again gave way to new silver policy, even while public demand for silver coins was low. Following the Silver Act of 1942, 53 million more silver dollars - both Morgan and Peace designs - were sent to the melting pot. Notwithstanding massive melts, the Treasury, as well as banks and mints, amassed stockpiles of morgans in their vaults, as buyers in the 1930s typically sought out lower face-value coins. However, during this time, the hobby of numismatics started to gain popularity, and Carson City Morgans and other rarer mints became popular among some collectors through the 1940s and '50s. The Decline of Silver Certificates In the early 1960s, Federal Reserve Notes began replacing silver certificates, and silver certificates were exchanged for silver bullion and granules, rather than in coins. This was a result of the rising price of silver, which gave investors an opportunity to redeem certificates at a high profit. The treasury could no longer sustain the price of silver, and again liquidated hundreds of bags of Morgan dollar coins (each bag held 1,000 coins) between the years 1962-64. Hoarding Silver Dollars The remaining Morgans held in the treasury’s vault were primarily rarer Carson City mints. From 1972-80, the government released these Morgans in mail-bid sales, generating a nice profit for the Federal Reserve. During this time, interest in collecting Morgans gained steam again, especially after a 400 bag hoard (about 400,000 coins) was discovered in the home of the deceased collector, LaVere Redfield in 1977, selling for $7.3 million dollars. In the early 80s, the Continental Bank released a hoard of 1.5 million Morgans, further distributing them among eager numismatists. 1895: The King of Morgans The rarest of the Morgan dollars is the 1895 mint, often referred to as the “king of the Morgans.” Of 12,880 mints struck that year, only 880 survived the melting pot, making the 1895 Morgan extremely rare at the time. It’s estimated that 500 or less survive today. In the early 1900s, a few investors and dealers collected them in hoards. Meanwhile, other Morgan strikes, such as the 1904-O, are very common, making regular appearances at auctions today. How Many Morgan Dollars Exist Today? In all, over 657 million Morgan silver dollars were produced over the years, with 96 date and mint varieties circulating the market. They were widely bought in the West, while they failed to gain momentum in the East. Hoards remained untouched until the mid 20th century, which helps explain why many coins are in such good condition today. While Morgan silver dollars took decades to gain popularity, they retain a notable pedigree among collectors today.

Wild and Free: A Battle Born podcast is a podcast that serves as a platform for non-profit professionals, social justice activists and community driven artists that are trying to make a difference in the Southern Nevada community. We will talk about the issues that matter and will motivate our fellow community members to get involved.On this episode we celebrate the birthday of one of our favorite things, NEVADA! We have taken our love of history, comedy, and ridiculousness to a whole new level by providing our dear listeners with our take on the history of this great state in honor of Nevada Day. We could not have put this episode together without additional help from some friends. In this episode you will hear from Anna Allred, a local actor, playwright and children’s theater director who co-wrote and performed with us on “Comstock Lode” and “Bullfrog County Nevada”. Actor, director, and writer Oliver Jones co-wrote and performed with us on “Telegraph TMZ” and “Divorce Ranch Tales”. “Home Means Nevada”, our state song, was written by Bertha Rafetto and performed here by Lily & Xochi. All work other than the music and “Home Means Nevada” is original and written by Alison & Jacob. Music in this episode is from www.purple-planet.net.Make sure to subscribe to Wild and Free: A Battle Born Podcast http://feeds.feedburner.com/WildFreeABattleBornPodcast and to give us a rating wherever you happen to listen to the podcast.

In 1851 the Grosh brothers discovered the Comstock Lode. This led to the greatest Nevada boomtown ever, Virginia City. Huge veins of silver and gold produced millions for many of the owners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“If you insulted Mackay you could expect to get in a fistfight.”  My good friend and author Greg Crouch comes back on the Paleo Treats podcast to discuss the story of John Mackay, one of the four Bonanza Kings who ran the massive profitable Con. Virginia mine on the Comstock Lode. Greg talks about how the digital age has transformed writing about historical events, about how writing a book actually happens, and how he developed his writing style. “I signed the contract for the book in summer of 2014, and it was published in 2018.  With 3 months to go on the contract due date and after 3 years of work, I was thinking, I don't know if I can do this!” Greg is a West Point grad, was a Ranger during the invasion of Panama, a climber putting up first ascents in Patagonia, and an incredibly well read and thoughtful human.  He's one of my go to sources when I want to understand the world because he has an uncanny memory that is the result of years and years of reading and the big W word:  Work. Within the first page of reading The Bonanza King you'll see just how much of that work Greg puts in a book.  The facts, the background, the perspective, and the connections across a wide swath of that history show the depth and breadth of sheer study he puts in to writing a book. From Mark Twain's connection to John Mackay all the way to how the Civil War was affected by gold mining in Nevada, and from the development of San Francisco to the laying down of our modern lines of communications, Greg paints an incredible picture of an absolutely remarkable story. Whether you like rags to riches, stories of hard work, engineering ingenuity, or just reading about a rippingly interesting slice of history, The Bonanza King is as good as you'll get, and with the background of this podcast, that much more enjoyable. Sit back and dig in to the show! Cheers, Nik @ PT

July 2, 2018 - Our time machine strikes gold in Nevada’s Comstock Lode — a world-record vein so immensely valuable that it changed the destiny of the United States as the Civil War loomed. Our guide on this journey is Gregory Crouch who brings us: The Bonanza King: John Mackay and the Battle over the Greatest Riches in the American West. It's the history-making, rags-to-riches story of an Irish immigrant who made his fortune, won the love of his adopted country -- and then fell from the national memory in part because nobody had a bad word to say about him. Gregory Crouch's previous books include the World War II flying adventure China's Wings and the alpine memoir Enduring Patagonia. He studied history at the United States Military Academy at West Point, completed U.S. Army Airborne and Ranger schools, and led two infantry platoons. Visit him at GregCrouch.com, Facebook.com/GregoryCrouchAuthor, @GregoryCrouch on Twitter, or Gregory.Crouch on Instagram.            

The Virginia City National Landmark is one of the nation’s largest historic districts and includes over five hundred buildings dating to the time of the great bonanzas, from 1859 to 1880. John Mackay was an industrialist who formed a partnership with three other Irishmen and operated silver mines on the Comstock Lode. They hit it big in 1873 when they discovered the “Big Bonanza.” That find built Virginia City and kept it on the map for the next two centuries. On this episode we are joined by three listeners: Tara Williams-Case, paranormal investigator with P.R.O.O.F. Paranormal Anna Frias and case manager for Pacific Coast Watch Pam Ennis. We discuss the history and hauntings of the Suicide Table, Silver Queen, Bucket of Blood Saloon, St. Mary's Art and Retreat Center and the Mackay Mansion. The Moment in Oddity features the Tootsie Roll Tale and This Month in History features the launching of the Submarine NAUTILUS. Our location was suggested by Tara Williams-Case, Jeni Justine, Pamela Ennis and Anna Frias. Checkout the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2017/01/hgb-ep-177-haunted-virginia-city.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music: Vanishing from http://purple-planet.com (Moment in Oddity) In Your Arms by Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com (Outro) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  

In the continued story of the Grosh Brothers, we learn if they'll become rich from their gold and silver finds in Nevada. We'll meet the man the Comstock Lode was named for and we also meet an unknown Samuel Clemens who comes to town to meet his true calling - and leaves as Mark Twain. We'll also hear him freely admit to his role in manipulating the stock markets at the time. With special guests Finnius and Bill from the Tattooed Bananas Podcast!

Virginia City is an Old West mining town complete with a history of gun fights, explosions, brothels and mine cave-ins. The Comstock Lode was found in the Virginia Range near the future Virginia City and prospectors came looking for an alternative to the Gold Rush. Samuel Clemens was one of them. And when his luck at finding precious ore proved lacking, he took a job at the local paper and adopted the name we all know him by today: Mark Twain. The richer men in the city wanted a place to call their own and the Washoe Club was built for those millionaires. It is the oldest saloon in the city. And it is one of the most haunted locations in a reputedly very haunted town. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the Old Washoe Club. The Moment in Oddity features James Chaffin's ghost leading his family to a will and This Day in History is by Kristin Swintek and features the Black Sox Scandal. Our location was suggested by listeners Tara Williams-Case and Jeni Justine. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2016/08/hgb-ep-140-washoe-club.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump  

A contributing editor to the Washington Post's Book World section since 1985 and a National Book Critics Circle Award-winner for excellence in reviewing, Dennis Drabelle brings to life the drama surrounding the storied Nevada silver vein called the Comstock Lode. After its discovery in the 1850s, Comstock became a mecca of profitable business and technical innovation -- but also of untrammeled greed, outright theft and stock-market fraud.

Tue, Oct 16 2007 Mister Ron's Basement #878 Author William Wright was much better known during his productive career as Dan De Quille. From the 1860s onward, he covered the fascinating stories of miners and prospectors in Virginia City, Nevada during the height of the silver mining boom, for the Territorial Enterprise newspaper. His stories were both factual and humorous. In 1862, he was joined by another writer for the paper, a young Samuel Clemens, who would not adopt the name of Mark Twain until a year later. The two stayed friends for years, and in 1876, Twain helped De Quille publish (and wrote the introduction to) 'The Big Bonanza,' a book that details the history and exploits of the miners who discovered and ran the famous Comstock Lode, and other mining operations. This week, we will read some of the humorous stories from this book. Today we learn what happens to a donkey that gets a bit too greedy in 'The Washoe Canary.' Time: approx ten minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Full Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html