Men Go Looking for Treasures in NYC Sewers, Get Arrested

Men Go Looking for Treasures in NYC Sewers, Get Arrested

The men were out hunting for lost valuables

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 29th, 2015
Centuries-Old Treasure Worth $1M (€0.9M) Pulled from Sunken Fleet

Centuries-Old Treasure Worth $1M (€0.9M) Pulled from Sunken Fleet

The treasure was found off the coast of Florida, US

Gold Treasure Recovered from Centuries-Old Tomb Unearthed in China

Gold Treasure Recovered from Centuries-Old Tomb Unearthed in China

Archaeologists say the treasure comprises gold bracelets, hairpins and a fragrance box, all engraved with gems

Argh, Argh: 17th-Century Pirate Treasure Discovered in Madagascar

Argh, Argh: 17th-Century Pirate Treasure Discovered in Madagascar

The underwater archaeologists who found the treasure suspect that it belonged to Scottish pirate William Kid

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 18th, 2015
Thousands of Ancient Gold Coins Recovered from Israelian Waters

Thousands of Ancient Gold Coins Recovered from Israelian Waters

The coins, believed to have been forged about 1,000 years back, were found by divers exploring an ancient harbor

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 10th, 2014
Stunning Artifacts Recovered from Shipwreck Dubbed the “Ancient Titanic”

Stunning Artifacts Recovered from Shipwreck Dubbed the “Ancient Titanic”

The ship sank over 2,000 years ago in the waters off the coast of the island of Antikythera in Greece

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 1st, 2014
In 1357, a Bunch of Pirates Stole a Dead Bishop's Treasure

In 1357, a Bunch of Pirates Stole a Dead Bishop's Treasure

The pirates stole jewelry, fine plates, gold, silver, tapestries, and even portable altars, Vatican documents reveal

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 6th, 2014
Nearly 2,000-Year-Old Roman Jewelry Found Under Store in the UK

Nearly 2,000-Year-Old Roman Jewelry Found Under Store in the UK

The jewelry likely belonged to a wealthy woman who buried it during a violent riot

Sunken Treasure Recovered from the Waters Off the Coast of Florida, US

Sunken Treasure Recovered from the Waters Off the Coast of Florida, US

The 300-year-old treasure was discovered by professional salvager Eric Schmitt

  • Science
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 17th, 2014
State-of-the-Art Diving Suit Will Be Used to Explore 2,000-Year-Old Shipwreck

State-of-the-Art Diving Suit Will Be Used to Explore 2,000-Year-Old Shipwreck

The suit weighs an impressive 530 pounds (240 kilograms), stands 6.5 feet (2 meters) tall

60 Pounds (27 Kg) of Gold Recovered from Ship That Sunk in 1857

60 Pounds (27 Kg) of Gold Recovered from Ship That Sunk in 1857

The SS Central America's remains sit in the waters off the coast of South Carolina, US

California Couple Finds Rare Coin Stash Worth Millions in Back Yard

California Couple Finds Rare Coin Stash Worth Millions in Back Yard

The anonymous couple found 1,427 gold coins, dated from 1847 to 1894

8,000-Year-Old Treasure Dug Up by Rabbit Family

8,000-Year-Old Treasure Dug Up by Rabbit Family

The hoppers are now said to have rewritten history books

Gaist Crusher Gets New Story DLC and Gaimetal Toys

Gaist Crusher Gets New Story DLC and Gaimetal Toys

In spite of the modest sales, Capcom is still supporting the recently launched game

Mont Blanc Plane Wreckage Reveals $320,000 (€240,000) Treasure

Mont Blanc Plane Wreckage Reveals $320,000 (€240,000) Treasure

A legend says that an Indian princess died in a plane crash in the French Alps

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 11th, 2013
1,400-Year-Old Treasure Unearthed in Israel

1,400-Year-Old Treasure Unearthed in Israel

The treasure was discovered near Temple Mount's southern wall

Family Finds Gold Treasure Worth $300K (€228K) off Florida Coast

Family Finds Gold Treasure Worth $300K (€228K) off Florida Coast

The Schmitts recovered the bounty near Fort Pierce

 
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