Treasure

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

Several pro-Palestinian groups in North Carolina touted the state pension fund’s sale of $6.7 million in Israeli government bonds as a “victory.”

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.
Gold coins.

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

Divers recover more than 1,000 silver reales and five gold escudos from 1715 Spanish treasure fleet off Florida coast.

Divers recover 1,000+ silver reales and 5 gold escudos from 1715 Spanish treasure fleet off Florida

Illustration of a metal detectorist.

Metal detectorist discovers an 3,400-year-old treasure in Romania


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.

An $18 billion Spanish fleet treasure sits off Colombia's coast. Some say it should not be touched

Minister of Culture Juan David Correa announced that operations to recover the San José will begin in April.

 The San Jose treasure.

Archaeologists uncover Roman-era eggs, Tuscany style, from the bottom of a pool

Findings include a statue of a boy holding a ball, and a bronze serpent nearly one meter long.

 San Casciano dei Bagni.