Gold has captivated human beings since time immemorial. In doing so, it has shaped the course of history, as a new book recounts https://www.economist.com/culture/2026/05/14/the-weird-wild-story-of-humanitys-obsession-with-gold?taid=6a08abf132982f000154c38a&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=voante