The Oak Island mystery is a series of stories of buried treasure and unexplained objects found on or near Oak Island in Nova Scotia. While the fabled treasure hoard has yet to be discovered, various intriguing historical items have been dug up over the years by treasure hunters, including the Lagina brothers, whose quest is chronicled in The Curse of Oak Island. Here are some of the treasures that have been discovered on Oak Island:
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Jeweled Brooch: Found near where Daniel McGuiness had lived, this brooch was discovered by the Laginas.
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Money Pit: While excavating in the late 1800s, the Oak Island Treasure Company hit a cement-like level 153ft underground. After drilling through, they found a small parchment. One theory suggests that this parchment may originate from a collection of Shakespeares lost manuscripts, hidden on Oak Island by the true author of Shakespeares plays, Francis Bacon.
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Leather Book Binding: While metal detecting, the team uncovered a keyhole with a floral ornate style - possibly part of a chest. It’s rumored that one of Captain James Anderson’s three missing treasure chests is buried on the island.
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Ancient Pottery: On lot 12, the team dug a trench 2ft down in an area on Fred Nolan’s maps once described as an ancient dumpsite. Here, they found pieces of pottery, possibly left behind by early settlers.
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Gold: In a recent episode of The Curse of Oak Island, the team discovered gold in the Money Pit.
Its worth noting that while many treasures have been found on Oak Island, the fabled treasure hoard has yet to be discovered.
