Treasure

Out of prison at last, the man behind a famed deep-sea haul refuses to share the map to the gold

Tommy Thompson located the S.S. Central America—known as the “Ship of Gold”—in 1988. The vessel lay more than 7,000 feet (2,134 meters) below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean.

A three-camera stereoscopic imaging kit is used to create accurate 3D models of underwater artifacts.
The secret of One Piece.

One Piece creator writes down series’ ultimate secret, sends it to the bottom of the sea

People wave Palestinian flags as they protest in support of Palestinians amid the ongoing war between Israel and the militant Hamas group in the Gaza Strip, outside an event attended by the US vice president on April 4, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

NC activists claimed ‘victory’ in their Israel-divestment push, state treasury says they are wrong

Gold coins.

French police confirm mystery hoard is legal after man finds coins and ingots near Lyon


Hoard of silver Denarii from Nero, Claudius era found in British treasure hoard

Discovery suggests Worcestershire played a crucial role in Roman trade networks at the empire's frontier.

 Hoard of silver Denarii from Nero, Claudius era found in British treasure hoard.

Four men on trial for theft of 2,100-year-old Celtic gold treasure from Manching museum

Majority of the 3.7-kilogram treasure still missing after the burglary. “The loss of this treasure is immeasurable,” a researcher remarked.

 Celtic gold coins hoard. Illustration.

Colombia's defense claims Sea Search Armada never found the San José galleon

In a 439-page document, the Republic of Colombia demonstrated that Sea Search Armada's predecessor, Glocca Morra Company, never found and was never close to finding the Galleon San José.

 Colombia's 439-page defense claims American treasure hunting outfit Sea Search Armada never found the San José galleon. Illustration.

Massive treasure from 1600s revealed inside German church statue

"This is an incredible story," said Ulf Dräger, curator of the State Coin Cabinet of Saxony-Anhalt.

 St Andrews-church in Eisleben, Germany.

After 90 years, 16th-century crowns hidden in WWII were found under Vilnius Cathedral

Hidden for Decades: Burial Insignia of Lithuanian and Polish Monarchs Unearthed Under Vilnius Cathedral

 After a 90-years search: 16th century crowns of Polish and Lithuanian monarchs hidden in WWII found in secret cache under Vilnius Cathedral.

How a fishing village in Korea became a naval treasure hunters' paradise

In January 1976, Geomsan Village in Sinan County, Korea was a small, quiet village inhabited by a few fishermen.

 Sinan Shipwreck Exhibition 12.

Germany’s army of hobby archaeologists is coming up with amazing finds

A garment brooch made of gilded silver and adorned with almandines—a type of garnet—was discovered near the village of Reez, close to Rostock.

 A treasure hunter looking for metal objects on the Baltic Sea beach in Heiligendamm.

Adam Staples and friends unearthed a medieval coin hoard worth $5.6 million

The hoard includes coins depicting both William the Conqueror and Harold II, offering insight into the turbulent period following the Norman Conquest of England.

 A coin with the face of Nero.

Underwater archaeologist identifies 250 treasure-laden shipwrecks along Portuguese coast

Among the shipwrecks identified is the Nossa Senhora do Rosário, a Spanish ship that sank in 1589 near Troia, carrying 22 tons of gold and silver.

 Underwater archaeologist identifies 250 treasure-laden shipwrecks along Portuguese coast.

New documentary follows new attempt to find legendary hoard of Inca emperor Atahualpa

Jorge Anhalzer's team discovered an ancient Inca road matching Valverde's map, possibly leading to the lost treasure.

 Ziplining over a dangerous waterfall in Ecuador's Banos Canyon.