Lost Treasure

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 States. On October 6, 1866, the gang stopped an Ohio and Mississippi Railroad train near Seymour, Indiana. They stole thousands of dollars in cash and gold. Their crime spree continued. […]

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, a 4th-century bishop from Myra in modern-day Turkey, started the legend of Santa Claus. He became known for his generosity and compassion. This journey shows how a humble man of

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 now revealed something hidden: a secret tomb beneath its base. Experts uncovered an undisturbed burial chamber containing human remains and artifacts beneath the Treasury. These finds shed light on Petra’s

Off the coast of Cape Cod, a team of divers joins host Josh Gates to explore the only confirmed pirate shipwreck in the world. This is a documented piece of maritime history resting on the ocean floor. The wreck is the Whydah Gally, the flagship of pirate captain Black Sam Bellamy, carrying treasure lost for over 300 years. In the

In 1952, Pan Am’s DC-4 Clipper Endeavor vanished off the coast of Puerto Rico, leaving behind unanswered questions and a mystery that has lasted for decades. The aircraft crashed into the Atlantic during what should have been a routine flight. Searchers have never confirmed the exact location of its wreckage. The disappearance shocked the aviation world. It also influenced future

The Copper Scroll stands apart from other Dead Sea Scrolls because it is made of metal and lists what appears to be hidden treasure. Researchers found it in 1952 in a cave near Qumran. It describes 64 locations that may contain gold, silver, and other valuables connected to the Second Temple period. This ancient inventory could point to real, physical

Beneath the famous rose-red façade of Petra’s Treasury, archaeologists uncovered a secret long hidden from view. They found a previously unknown tomb containing 12 human skeletons and 2,000-year-old artifacts beneath this iconic monument. This discovery offers a rare glimpse into the lives, death rituals, and beliefs of the ancient Nabataean people. Archaeologists made the find during a careful excavation. Their

For more than two thousand years, no one has found the location of Alexander the Great’s tomb. Ancient records describe his burial in Egypt, but no confirmed site exists. Historians believe his body was first laid to rest in Memphis and later moved to Alexandria. The final location remains a mystery. This question continues to inspire archaeologists, historians, and explorers.

Across the world, ancient walls stand as quiet witnesses to centuries of change, conflict, and culture. From the massive Great Wall of China stretching across mountains and deserts to the stone defenses of medieval Europe, each structure tells a story of human ingenuity and determination. Ancient builders constructed these fortifications to protect, control, and define entire civilizations. Many still shape

For nearly two thousand years, caves near Qumran hid the Dead Sea Scrolls from the world. These ancient manuscripts give us a rare look into Jewish life and faith from long ago. Between 1946 and 1956, searchers found fragments from almost every book of the Hebrew Bible, along with other religious and community writings. These scrolls include some of the