The Postmarks in Forrest Fenn’s Treasure Hunt: Subtle Hint or Rabbit Hole in The Thrill of the Chase?

In The Thrill of the Chase Treasure Hunt by Forrest Fenn, decorative Postmarks are seen throughout the pages and on the inside covers of his book.  We are told we only need the poem to find the treasure chest; that the nine clues of the poem, if followed precisely, will …

MW Questions: What Clues Gave the Exact Dig Spots for the Three Found Casques in The Secret Treasure Hunt?

In 1982, The Secret: A Treasure Hunt by Byron Preiss was published. This launched an armchair treasure hunt which continues on today. After almost 40 years, nine of the twelve buried casques remain to be unearthed. Only three have been found. These three were found in Boston (2019), Cleveland (2004), …

Lost Treasure: The Stolen Atocha Star Emerald and Golden Eagle for the World’s Greatest Treasure Hunt

Where is the Stolen Atocha Star Emerald today? No one knows. In 2012 an armchair treasure hunt was launched with great expectations; it was entitled The World’s Greatest Treasure Hunt: Quest for the Golden Eagle.  This hunt was created by Ron Shore with a main purpose to raise money for …