Lore 230: Gilded
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The Golden Age of the Anasazi
In the 1500s, Spanish explorers heard stories about golden cities like Cibola and Cauvera. But these mythical places were products of a bit of misunderstanding. The Colorado Gold Rush gave people visions of wealth and fame in their minds. Denver started out as a dusty little supply town that wasn't really better or more special than any others.
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