Treasure

Hoard of silver Denarii from Nero, Claudius era found in British treasure hoard

Discovery suggests Worcestershire played a crucial role in Roman trade networks at the empire's frontier.

Four men on trial for theft of 2,100-year-old Celtic gold treasure from Manching museum

Majority of the 3.7-kilogram treasure still missing after the burglary. “The loss of this treasure is immeasurable,” a researcher remarked.

Colombia's defense claims Sea Search Armada never found the San José galleon

In a 439-page document, the Republic of Colombia demonstrated that Sea Search Armada's predecessor, Glocca Morra Company, never found and was never close to finding the Galleon San José.

Massive treasure from 1600s revealed inside German church statue

"This is an incredible story," said Ulf Dräger, curator of the State Coin Cabinet of Saxony-Anhalt.

After 90 years, 16th-century crowns hidden in WWII were found under Vilnius Cathedral

Hidden for Decades: Burial Insignia of Lithuanian and Polish Monarchs Unearthed Under Vilnius Cathedral

How a fishing village in Korea became a naval treasure hunters' paradise

In January 1976, Geomsan Village in Sinan County, Korea was a small, quiet village inhabited by a few fishermen.

Germany’s army of hobby archaeologists is coming up with amazing finds

A garment brooch made of gilded silver and adorned with almandines—a type of garnet—was discovered near the village of Reez, close to Rostock.

Adam Staples and friends unearthed a medieval coin hoard worth $5.6 million

The hoard includes coins depicting both William the Conqueror and Harold II, offering insight into the turbulent period following the Norman Conquest of England.

Underwater archaeologist identifies 250 treasure-laden shipwrecks along Portuguese coast

Among the shipwrecks identified is the Nossa Senhora do Rosário, a Spanish ship that sank in 1589 near Troia, carrying 22 tons of gold and silver.

New documentary follows new attempt to find legendary hoard of Inca emperor Atahualpa

Jorge Anhalzer's team discovered an ancient Inca road matching Valverde's map, possibly leading to the lost treasure.

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