Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), a Founding Father of the United States, is known to have excelled in multiple studies. He was a recognized polymath and one of the most influential personalities of his time. But one of Franklin’s lesser celebrated accomplishments was his amusement in creating magic squares, and even magic …
While researching the history and values concerning an old game known as The Philosopher’s Game or Rithmomachia (battle of numbers), I came across an interesting comparison. It is one with a historical significance and one to consider in realizing the possible deeper, underlying meanings of tales highlighting the attainment of …
The Ultimate Quest, an armchair treasure hunt published in 2001, initiated a search for the Holy Grail. Even though the official hunt was suspended in June 2011, the puzzle remains unsolved today. The complete solution was not released to the public at the time of closing; and so, the challenge …
Who was William Shakespeare really? Where is the Ark of the Covenant today? Does the Holy Grail exist? Could the tomb of Merlin be in the USA? These are only some of the challenging questions Graham Phillips dares to answer. His exceptional talent at seeking out forgotten or missed details …
In The Thrill of the Chase written by Forrest Fenn is the following sentence; “So I wrote a poem containing nine clues that if followed precisely, will lead to the end of my rainbow and the treasure.” This treasure is known to be hidden somewhere in the Rocky Mountains, North …
Wreaths are seen in numerous places, not only during the holiday season, but all throughout the year. They can be noticed to adorn entryways, graves, arches, and other such places of passing. Their placement and materials used to create their circlet design, hold much meaning, and often symbolize victory, eternity, …
Some of best places to mine for gems in North Carolina are of the areas in and around the town of Franklin. This region is known as Gem Capital of the World because of the many different types of precious stones which are discovered there. When we visited, we chose …
Standing in the main courtyard of the Central Intelligence Agency headquarters in Langley, Virginia, is an impressive encrypted sculpture called Kryptos. Greek for the word hidden, Kryptos features a large S shaped copper plate streaming out from a piece of petrified wood. The grand structure was designed by Jim Sanborn …
CustardQuest Treasure Hunts are said to be as easy as ‘Read, Unravel, Retrieve, and Redeem’. One of the past winners found this to be just the case! Wondering what to do one evening, Travis P. decided to read one of CustardQuest’s Treasure hunt stories. Living near where CustardQuest had secreted …
The tale of Dutch Schultz’s lost treasure takes one into the heart of the Catskills and into the small community of Phoenicia. The mountainous region, only a couple hours from New York City, is now a popular place for tourists to enjoy lots of outdoor activities. Camping, hiking, tubing, and …
