History
Beale Ciphers and the Hunt for Virginia’s Lost Treasure
I first watched National Treasure as a child and imagined what it would be like to chase secrets across maps and monuments. The story of Benjamin Franklin Gates, who pursued hidden treasure while outwitting villains, seemed like pure invention. Yet…
24 Lost Treasures Across America That Were Found or Still Missing
Hidden treasures in America have fascinated people for generations. From small-town records to oral folklore, the lost fortunes of the United States remain tied to its history. These accounts describe riches lost at sea, hidden in mountains, or buried in…
The Man Who Built a Stone Castle Alone in 1930, and We Still Cannot Explain How
In Homestead, Florida, the heat presses down, but what draws attention is a stone fortress that seems almost impossible. Edward Leedskalnin built it by himself, stacking massive coral blocks without mortar, each one as heavy as a car. Inside, he…