Malcolm J. Rohrbough
Historian and author specializing in American frontier history, cited in the episode as a gold rush expert and professor who provides scholarly context on the California Gold Rush.
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Aug 29, 2021 • 57min
The California Gold Rush
Malcolm J. Rohrbough, a distinguished historian and author, shares his expertise on the California Gold Rush and its profound impact on American history. Discover the thrilling story of James Marshall's gold discovery and the mass migration it sparked. Rohrbough discusses the risks faced by prospectors, the rise of opportunistic merchants like Samuel Brannan, and the harsh realities of the overland journey. He also sheds light on the surge in lawlessness, anti-foreign sentiment, and the environmental consequences of mining that shaped the region's future.
