Brothers Find 220-Year-Old Treasure On Remote Island After Years of Searching

Many individuals have dedicated their lives to the pursuit of treasure, especially if it is rumored to be hidden at a particular location. One such example is the 140-acre Oak Island in Nova Scotia, privately owned by the Blankenships and the Laginas.

The Money Pit located here is believed to be a potential storehouse of treasure, luring curious minds for more than two centuries.

Now, Rick and Marty Lagina may have found the answer to this riddle after years of strenuous effort…

The Island Has a Curse

It is said by local lore that the Oak Island treasure can only be found after seven people have passed away. Thus far, six individuals have perished in the quest for the treasure, with the first death occurring about a hundred years ago and the most recent death happening quiet recently.

But that doesn’t mean that the treasure hunters on the island have given up their search out of fear…

Their First Big Find

After investing heavily into Oak Island, Marty and Rick Lagina were rewarded with a TV show of their own, and it wasn’t long before their first notable discovery was made: a Spanish copper coin estimated to have been manufactured in the 1700s.

Unfortunately, the brothers had to go through two seasons without any major finds. Nonetheless, the wait was definitely worthwhile.

An Old Roman Sword

After much waiting and perseverance, Marty and Rick were eventually rewarded for their patience on Oak Island when they stumbled across a range of remarkable finds.

During season three, the treasure seekers were able to uncover a Roman sword, suggesting the Romans ventured there centuries before, in addition to Portuguese carvings and artifacts with possible associations to the Aztecs.

A Map to More Treasure

When Researcher Zena Halpern identified an interesting item at the start of Season Four, Rick and Marty knew they were onto something.

This handmade copy of a 1647 French map bore the words “hatch,” “valve,” and “anchor,” and other details that lead them to believe that the treasure may have originated in Africa.