The Copper Scroll: One of the Most Mysterious Manuscripts of the Dead Sea Scrolls

Between the years 1947 and 1954, in 11 caves on the northwest shore of the Dead Sea, a group of 930 ancient texts, dating back to 250 BC to 50 AD, were discovered.  They amazed the world.  Biblical texts, along with other sectarian and nonsectarian Jewish works were brought to …

Six Questions on Found Treasures with Jack Myers: Author of Knights’ Gold

After first setting out to research and write a book about real kids finding real treasure, Jack Myers found himself exploring something significantly more entangled.  He soon discovered there was a strong possibility a pot of 5000 gold coins, found in the 1930’s by two young boys, was not buried …

Exploring Places of the Beale Treasure and Possible Simple Solution to Beale Code Paper Three

This last weekend, I had the opportunity to visit some of the places connected to the Beale Treasure again.  I had been to many of the locations previously, but wanted to follow-up on a few items.  Like other researchers of the Beale Treasure, the old cemeteries are of interest.  The …

Maranatha Puzzle and the Lost Secret of Rennes le Chateau: Five Years After End

Five years ago, on the date of this posting, February 21st (2011), the competition for the Maranatha Puzzle ended. PDF’s with a short email were released. They informed those working towards the finding of the powerful ‘Key’ of the Maranatha Puzzle that the million-dollar prize would not be given as …