Treasure-hunting theory sparks chatter over NYC manhole divers
Police sources say NYC's manhole divers are searching for treasure, adding a new theory to the ongoing manhole mystery.
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Somerset Detectorist Uncovers 1,700-Year-Old Roman Gold Ring
A truck driver and former soldier near Ilminster, England, unearthed a 48-gram, 1,700-year-old gold ring dating to AD 297, engraved with Victoria steering a chariot, along with 297 coins; the South West Heritage Trust bought the ring and its coins for £78,000 ($105,000), and the finder, Kevin Minto, plans to return to search for more treasure.
Hikers Uncover Hidden Cache: 598 Gold Coins Hidden in a Can in Czech Forest
Two hikers in the Krkonoše Mountains discovered a small aluminum can containing 598 gold coins dating from 1808–1915, plus an iron box with gold items, totaling about 15 pounds and valued at around $330,000. The coins come from multiple European countries, suggesting a collected stash built over time. The find is being studied by the Museum of Eastern Bohemia, which will display it; the hikers receive a 10% reward. The reasons for burying the cache remain speculative, with theories ranging from wartime deportations to monetary reform.
Treasure hunter walks free after a decade in jail for withholding shipwreck gold
A U.S. deep-sea treasure hunter, Tommy Thompson, who recovered treasure from the 1857 SS Central America wreck, was released from prison after about a decade for contempt for refusing to disclose the location of roughly 500 missing gold coins; investors had sued him over proceeds, and while the civil contempt sentence was ended last year, about 500 coins remain unaccounted for.
Pirate-Style Quest: Brave Golden Retriever Goes Wave-Hunting for Beach Treasure
A viral clip shows Hudson the Golden Retriever bravely chasing and dodging crashing waves to claim a brown ‘treasure’ washed up on the beach, with pirate-style music heightening the playful treasure-hunt vibe.
Family Discovers 3,000-Year-Old Treasure Near Lewes
A family in Lewes, East Sussex, discovered 3,000-year-old Bronze Age copper ingots and bronze artifacts while metal detecting, which they donated to a local museum, highlighting the historical significance of their find.
Man Finds $160,000 Treasure, Realizes It's Only Half
An Australian man using a consumer-grade metal detector discovered a 4.6-kilogram gold-rich rock worth approximately $160,000 in Victoria's historic 'Golden Triangle,' highlighting the region's ongoing gold potential. The find, split in two during extraction, underscores the area's rich history of gold discoveries and the enduring allure of prospecting, especially amid record-high gold prices.
Detectorist Discovers Medieval and Roman Seal Matrix in Gosfield
A metal detectorist in Essex discovered a unique medieval seal matrix featuring a Roman gemstone depicting a charioteer, dating from 1200 to 1400, which has been declared treasure and is sought after by Braintree Museum.
Florentine Diamond, Lost for a Century, Discovered in Canadian Vault
A 137-carat Florentine Diamond, once owned by European royal families and thought to have vanished, was discovered in a Canadian bank vault after being kept secret for nearly a century due to family vows. The Habsburg descendants revealed the diamond's location and expressed interest in exhibiting it publicly in Canada, emphasizing its historical significance.
Divers Uncover Over $1 Million in Gold and Silver Coins from 1700s Florida Shipwreck
Excavators off Florida's Treasure Coast have uncovered $1 million worth of Spanish gold and silver coins from a 1715 shipwreck, offering valuable historical insights and highlighting the area's rich maritime history.
Ancient Pirate Shipwreck with Treasure Found Off Madagascar
Archaeologists have discovered the 300-year-old wreck of the Portuguese ship Nossa Senhora do Cabo off Madagascar, believed to be captured by pirates in 1721, containing a vast treasure including gold, pearls, and artifacts from Goa, with over 3,300 artifacts recovered and more to explore.
New Images Reveal Treasure of the World's Richest Shipwreck
New images and research confirm the shipwreck off Colombia as the San José galleon, a 300-year-old Spanish warship believed to contain artifacts worth billions, including gold coins minted in Lima in 1707, strengthening claims of its identity amid ongoing legal disputes over its treasure.
Colombia Launches Expedition to Protect $20B San José Shipwreck Treasure
Colombia has launched a deep-water expedition to explore the San José shipwreck, an 18th-century galleon believed to contain $20 billion worth of gold, silver, and emeralds. The ship, which sank in 1708, was discovered in 2015 and is considered the "Holy Grail of Shipwrecks." The Colombian government has invested $45 million in the exploration, aiming to claim the heritage elements of the wreck. The exact location of the ship remains a state secret, with rights to the treasure claimed by Colombia, Spain, and the United States.
Colombia Explores 300-Year-Old Treasure-Laden Shipwreck
The Colombian government has begun an unprecedented mission to explore the San Jose galleon, a Spanish ship that sank in 1708 with an estimated $20 billion in treasure. The site has been declared a protected archaeological area, and the initial phase involves using remote sensors and sea-capable robots to document the ship and its contents. The rights to the artifacts are under dispute among Colombia, Spain, a US salvage firm, and Indigenous Bolivians. Colombian officials emphasize the mission's focus on historical and cultural understanding rather than treasure hunting.
Colombia Explores and Protects 300-Year-Old Treasure-Laden Shipwreck
Colombia has launched a deep-water expedition to explore the San José shipwreck, an 18th-century galleon believed to contain billions of dollars worth of gold, silver, and emeralds. The ship, which sank in 1708, was discovered in 2015 and is often referred to as the "Holy Grail of Shipwrecks." The exact location remains a state secret, and the treasure's ownership is contested by Colombia, Spain, and the United States.