How the Spaniards and Miners of Old processed Gold and Silver (Arrastras, Smelters, Fire-Setting)

This video details the history of Spanish Mining in the America's during the Age of Conquest and Exploration (Conquistadors). It discusses Bartolome de Medina and his invention of the Patio Process utilized to process Silver Ore. In this video you will learn about Bartolome de Las Casa and his fight to free the indigenous people (Indians) of the America's, resulting in the New Laws created by King Charles V of Spain.

This video discuses how ancient mining Arrastras (ancient milling operations) operated to crush Gold and Silver Ore, to include the implementation of Mercury (Quick Silver) amalgamation. This video talks about the mineral Cinnabar and it's historical significance in the Ancient World.

This video discusses the discovery of Metals throughout Human history to include; Stone Age, Copper Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age. This video talks about Fire-Setting mining, practiced by ancient peoples around the world. This video discuses the history of Gun Powder and Dynamite used in mining applications.

This video shows an old Gold and Silver mine from the 1800's.

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