The Newton Boys are famously known for carrying out America’s biggest train robbery on June 12th, 1924. Not only did they make history by stealing more than three million dollars on this one train heist, but this sealed the Newton Boys to become remembered as the most successful bank and …
Exploring for lost treasures, ancient civilizations, hidden knowledge, and forgotten places or artifacts is an exciting endeavor! Realizing that around the next corner of research, an amazing discovery could be revealed, encourages a searcher to keep on! And even though one never knows what might be found, possibilities always exist! …
I love the story of the discovery of the 1887 Faberge Egg. Not only does it prove lost treasures can still be found in today times, but it causes a person to seriously think and appreciate what makes a treasure a treasure. Many times, maybe most times, a treasure is …
Sitting on one of my book shelves is a tiny 3×5 inch book from 1833 entitled The Youths’ Guide. It contains selections gathered from the letters of Lord Chesterfield to his son and additions from other eminent authors. The book is a wealth of knowledge; and the writer hoped those …
Shortly after the July 2nd decision to sever ties with Britain, a fair copy of the Declaration of Independence was taken to the shop of John Dunlap for its printing. Leaders of the newly formed United States wanted to announce this event and distribute the Declaration across the colonies as …
Mel Fisher’s motto, “Today’s the day!” inspires all treasure hunters, whether land or sea, to keep on with the search. Fisher’s quest for the Nuestra Seniora de Atocha began in 1969. For over 16 years, he dedicated his life to the finding of this sunken ship’s riches, before he realized …
