In a time of uncertainty and of dangers lurking all around us, John Davis brings a sense of peace. He offers captivating glimpses into his past line of work as a counterintelligence officer, linguist, and federal servant in his book, Rainy Street Stories: Reflections on Secret Wars, Espionage, and Terrorism. …
Quit your job, find Gold!!! Article written by John Davis Can anything stir the thrill of adventure, or be more of a false god, than gold fever? It was George Cormack, or “Lying George” to fellow Alaskan miners who’d heard enough of his false gold claims, who had vision. Having …
Recently Discovered Treasures! Article Written by John Davis In the popular mind, treasures are hidden in secret coves somewhere far away. Few realize they may quite literally be surrounded by them. An understanding of your hometown, region, or historical past might help you find something astounding. Even better, you might …
Finding the Golden Fleece Article written by John Davis I’ve been asked how I got interested in mystery and treasures. I know exactly, since this happened to me when I was very young and impressionable. In fact, I was about six. My family drove over the Mississippi River on the …
Article Written by John Davis Lost Treasure: The Piasa Bird Ancient artists drew the largest creature of the Western Hemisphere on the face of a wall of limestone next to the wide and mighty Mississippi River. A speculative copy can be seen today sixteen miles north of present day St. …
Written by John Davis Where did Patience Worth Come From? One of the greatest mysteries is with us every day. Trying to understand our own mind is virtually like exploring darkest Africa in the 19th Century. We’ve all read the books or seen movies about strange mental cases. Who …
Written by John Davis Deception as Magic! German bombers rumble relentlessly across the night sky of North Africa following a radio beam directed from German-occupied Libya toward the British port of Alexandria, Egypt. The flight commander notes an anomaly. The beam directs him forward but he can see the lights …
Article written by John Davis Few mysteries present themselves so close to home. History, that is to say old rumors, tells us that a giant cache of gold was buried within walking distance of my house. I live in Athens, Alabama. We are situated in a flat, cotton friendly region …
By John Davis So you say you are up for a quest for a magnificent hidden golden owl statue? You will spare no effort to find the elusive bird, knowing it is secreted in some dark chamber? This search, begun in 1993, still has treasure seekers wandering the French countryside, …
Astounding discovery of lost paintings in St. Louis By John Davis It quite literally characterized St. Louis, Missouri. “Commerce on the Landing,” a giant mural by Louis Grell, graced the wall over the railroad ticket booths in the Great Hall of the magnificent Union Station of St. Louis. It depicted …
