Unraveling History’s Biggest Mysteries
Riches of the Flor de Mar: Lost Treasures of a Portuguese Shipwreck
The Flor de la Mar was a big Portuguese ship that sailed the seas over 500 years ago. It was built in 1502 and took part in many important events in the Indian Ocean. The ship’s name means “Flower of the Sea” in English. In 1511, the Flor de la Mar sank off the coast of Sumatra. It was carrying…
Shipwrecks off the Treasure Coast in Florida: Sunken Riches Await Explorers
Florida’s Treasure Coast hides a world of sunken ships and lost riches. The area got its name from the many Spanish treasure ships that sank there long ago. These old…
The Mystery of Oak Island Nova Scotia: Centuries-Old Treasure Hunt Continues
Off the coast of Nova Scotia lies a small island with a big secret. Oak Island has been the site of a mystery that’s puzzled people for over 200 years….
Captain William Kidd’s Lost Treasure: A Pirate’s Hidden Riches Await Discovery
Captain William Kidd’s name brings to mind tales of buried treasure and high-seas adventure. This Scottish sailor started as a pirate hunter but ended up becoming one of history’s most…
History Changing Underground Structures Found Beneath the Giza Pyramids
In March 2025, researchers Corrado Malanga and Filippo Biondi announced the discovery of a significant underground network beneath the Giza Pyramids. They used Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) tomography to find…
The Mystery of Amelia Earhart’s Disappearance: Exploring New Clues and Theories
Amelia Earhart’s disappearance is one of history’s most famous mysteries. In July 1937, she vanished during an ambitious flight around the world, and searches to find her lasted for weeks…
America’s First Train Robbers: Uncovering the Lost Loot
After the Civil War, lawlessness swept through the Midwest. The Reno Gang, a group of brothers and associates from Indiana, carried out the first peacetime train robbery in the United…
Twas The Search For St. Nick: Uncovering Santa’s Journey Through History
Josh Gates takes audiences on a holiday adventure in ‘Twas the Search for St. Nick. He explores the real-life story behind one of the world’s most famous figures. St. Nicholas,…
Hunt for Petra’s Lost Tombs: Digging at the Iconic Treasury and Uncovering Its Secrets
Archaeologists have brought their shovels and scanners to one of the world’s most famous landmarks — the Treasury in Petra, Jordan. Known for its striking rock-cut façade, this site has…