treasure

Researchers from the West Norfolk and King’s Lynn Archaeological Society (WNKLAS) are on a hunt to find King John’s missing treasure. King John, born in 1166 at Beaumont Palace in Oxford, England, was the youngest son of Henry II and...

A 400-year-old Shipwreck believed to be carrying £4bn ($5bn) worth of gold just off the UK coast has a chance of being found now that renewed efforts are being launched by a UK company. The Merchant Royal's shipwreck, also known...

Archaeologists near Rome's ancient city of Tarquinia discovered an ancient Roman necropolis loaded with treasures. In 57 decorated tombs, there were 67 well-dressed skeletons wearing gold jewelry and precious stones. The discovery was accidental, as it took place during a...

Gold, a timeless symbol of wealth and beauty, has been closely tied to remarkable finds throughout human history. Its enduring appeal is evident in its continued popularity over the centuries. In the last century, the search for gold was not limited...

Santa Margarita, a Spanish ship that sank off the coast of Florida about four centuries ago, kept its treasures hidden for many centuries. This extraordinary tale of lost wealth and sunken splendor unfolded in the waters off the coast...

The “Holy Grail of shipwrecks" believed to have been carrying 200 tons of treasure, including gold, silver and emeralds is to be recovered from the floor of the Caribbean Sea, Colombia announced. The lifting of the San José wreck which...

A 65-year-old man received a permit to dig for a treasure in Tripoli central square, as the Arcadian city mayor confirms. In a few days, the Arcadian capital main square will be blocked and bulldozers will start to excavate to...