In 2010 an eccentric art dealer hid a treasure chest with $2 million in valuables somewhere in the Rocky Mountains and published a poem with clues on where to find it. Hence began the most famous treasure hunt in modern times.
Oct 2020
The Mystery of the Kensington Runestone
<p>Could a mysterious slab of stone near Kensington, Minnesota hold the key to a forgotten piece of ancient history? According to the true believers, this stone, discovered in the late 1800s, proves that Vikings made it deep into the interior of North America in the 1300s -- only ... Show More
1 h
Jan 2022
The Strange Story of Secret Museums
<p>Who doesn't love a good museum? In these repositories of art, history, the natural world and so on, human beings can connect with the past, discover inspiration, and learn more about the world around us. With this in mind, it may surprise you to learn some museums are off-limi ... Show More
1h 10m
Dec 2014
Unearthed! Franklin's Lost Expedition
<p>On September 1, 2014, a team of searchers discovered artifacts from the Franklin Expedition. Over the course of seven dives, additional artifacts from the Erebus were recovered. Read the show notes here.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.ihea ... Show More
25m 50s
Jul 2013
The Antikythera Mechanism
<p>In 1900, a shipwreck was discovered near the island of Antikythera, including an assortment of luxury goods: statues, silver coins, vases ... and what turned out to be an amazing 2,000-year-old mechanism.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.ihe ... Show More
25m 32s