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Buried treasure is a literary trope commonly associated with depictions of pirates, alongside Vikings, criminals, and Old West outlaws. According to popular conception, these people often buried their stolen fortunes in remote places, intending to return to them later (often with the use of a pirate’s treasure map ).
Feb 20, 2024 · From the the Ark of the Covenant to the crown jewels of Ireland to a 333-carat pink diamond, here are 30 of the world's most valuable (and missing) treasures. Skip to main content Open menu Close...
Dec 31, 2022 · Here are 10 stunning gold and silver treasures, dating from millennia to centuries ago, that came to light in 2022.
Mar 23, 2022 · A buried treasure is an important part of the popular beliefs surrounding pirates and Old West outlaws. According to popular conception, criminals and others often buried their...
Oct 29, 2022 · The image of pirates as one-eyed, one-legged, bloodthirsty plunderers who made off with chests brimming with treasure pervades popular culture. However, the truth is not so romantic. Only the infamous Captain William Kidd is said to have ever buried his goods, and most pirate treasure today is sequestered in Davy Jones’ Locker.
Dec 25, 2023 · Here are 10 extraordinary discoveries made in 2023 that prove that the hunt for buried treasure never gets old.
Apr 20, 2022 · From gold to gemstones to copper to possibly even a queen's jewels, there are throngs of extremely valuable items hidden away in the mountains, coves, and oceans of the U.S. Some are easier to ...
