Oak Island is definitely one of the most thrilling shows on TV ever released.
And there is an obvious reason.
They made quite a number of fascinating discoveries.

Get ready to follow the clues,
uncover hidden chambers,
and reveal the mysteries that lie beneath the surface.

Let’s embark on this thrilling adventure together.

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Ancient Roman coin

A copper coin with suspected Roman or Byzantine roots
is found by the crew on lot 5 as they are searching for it.

Numismatist Sandy Campbell analyses the coin,
which was minted between the years 300 BC and 600 AD,
and determines its design and the personalities of its characters.

The crew is taken aback when they find out
that the coin has a silver content of 1.05%
and an arsenic content of 0.51%
which implies that it was made before 1500.

The team brings in Rick Lagina
and they come up with a theory
that suggests the Roman coin might have some sort of connection
to a Roman road and sculptures discovered in Portugal a year before,
thought to be 2,000 years old.

In addition to adding fresh aspects to the enigma surrounding Oak Island,
this discovery raises the possibility
that the Knights Templar, who had installations in Portugal during the medieval period,
may have carried the coin to Oak Island.

Numismatist Sandy Campbell is welcomed
to the Oak Island Interpretive Center
by Alex Lagina, Jack Begley, and Emma Culligan, who are all archaeologists.

Campbell is there to study a copper coin discovered on lot 5.
X-ray fluorescent scanning showed that the coin
may have been discovered before the 16th century.

Sandy is invited to impart her knowledge to the team
since they are fascinated yet uncertain about what they have discovered.

She makes the assumption that the coin could be Roman or Byzantine
based on the characters and style which dates from 300 BC to 500–600 AD.

As they weigh the coin,
the team is taken aback when they find that it has a silver content of 1.05%
and an arsenic content of 0.51%,
indicating it was made before the year 1500.

They decide to bring in Rick Lagina to convey the news
and the crew is left wondering
how an old Roman coin came to be located on Oak Island.

A suspected Roman coin was discovered on the island
and the team, directed by Rick Lagina and Sandy Campbell,
discuss the discovery.

The image on the coin depicts a person and a tree,
and Sandy Campbell, a specialist on Roman culture,
confirms that the design is Roman based on the general style.

In addition, the group had traveled to Portugal a year earlier
where they discovered a Roman road and engravings
that were extremely similar to the symbols found on Oak Island.

There was also a cobblestone road discovered in Portugal
that was an exact match to the one unearthed in the swamp on Oak Island.
This road is considered to be around 2,000 years old.

The fact that this is the case increases the possibility
that the Roman coin and the Portuguese road could be connected,
and that the Knights Templar, who had strongholds in Portugal,
may have taken the currency to Oak Island.

Because of the discovery of this Roman coin,
the enigma surrounding Oak Island has become more complicated
and it has opened up new paths for further inquiry.

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Traces of gold discovered in old shaft

Within the Garden Shaft,
a fresh probe drilling operation is initiated by the crew
led by Marty and Rick Lagina with assistance from Dumas Contracting Limited.

The region, located outside of the Money Pit
and thought to have a treasure chamber,
is the target of the team’s investigation.

Based on gold trace evidence discovered through water testing,
they conclude that the void suspected of being there
is only a few feet away from the real Money Pit.

During drilling, gold particles are found,
and archaeologist Emma Culligan confirms their presence
in wood samples obtained from a depth of 55 ft in the Garden Shaft.

Excited at the discovery,
the team expresses gratitude for the assistance science provided
and maintains a positive outlook on the possibilities ahead.

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Oak Island is definitely one of the most thrilling shows on TV ever released.
And there is an obvious reason.
They made quite a number of fascinating discoveries.

Get ready to follow the clues,
uncover hidden chambers,
and reveal the mysteries that lie beneath the surface.

Let’s embark on this thrilling adventure together.

---

Ancient Roman coin

A copper coin with suspected Roman or Byzantine roots
is found by the crew on lot 5 as they are searching for it.

Numismatist Sandy Campbell analyses the coin,
which was minted between the years 300 BC and 600 AD,
and determines its design and the personalities of its characters.

The crew is taken aback when they find out
that the coin has a silver content of 1.05%
and an arsenic content of 0.51%,
which implies that it was made before 1500.

The team brings in Rick Lagina
and they come up with a theory
that suggests the Roman coin might have some sort of connection
to a Roman road and sculptures discovered in Portugal a year before,
thought to be 2,000 years old.

In addition to adding fresh aspects to the enigma surrounding Oak Island,
this discovery raises the possibility
that the Knights Templar,
who had installations in Portugal during the medieval period,
may have carried the coin to Oak Island.

Numismatist Sandy Campbell is welcomed
to the Oak Island Interpretive Center
by Alex Lagina, Jack Begley, and Emma Culligan, who are all archaeologists.

Campbell is there to study a copper coin discovered on lot 5.
X-ray fluorescent scanning showed that the coin
may have been discovered before the 16th century.

Sandy is invited to impart her knowledge to the team
since they are fascinated yet uncertain about what they have discovered.

She makes the assumption that the coin could be Roman or Byzantine
based on the characters and style
which dates from 300 BC to 500–600 AD.

As they weigh the coin,
the team is taken aback when they find
that it has a silver content of 1.05%
and an arsenic content of 0.51%,
indicating it was made before the year 1500.

They decide to bring in Rick Lagina to convey the news,
and the crew is left wondering
how an old Roman coin came to be located on Oak Island.

A suspected Roman coin was discovered on the island
and the team, directed by Rick Lagina and Sandy Campbell,
discuss the discovery.

The image on the coin depicts a person and a tree,
and Sandy Campbell, a specialist on Roman culture,
confirms that the design is Roman based on the general style.

In addition, the group had traveled to Portugal a year earlier
where they discovered a Roman road and engravings
that were extremely similar to the symbols found on Oak Island.

There was also a cobblestone road discovered in Portugal
that was an exact match to the one unearthed in the swamp on Oak Island.
This road is considered to be around 2,000 years old.

The fact that this is the case increases the possibility
that the Roman coin and the Portuguese road could be connected,
and that the Knights Templar,
who had strongholds in Portugal,
may have taken the currency to Oak Island.

Because of the discovery of this Roman coin,
the enigma surrounding Oak Island has become more complicated
and it has opened up new paths for further inquiry.

Traces of gold discovered in old shaft

Within the Garden Shaft,
a fresh probe drilling operation is initiated by the crew,
led by Marty and Rick Lagina,
with assistance from Dumas Contracting Limited.

The region, located outside of the Money Pit
and thought to have a treasure chamber,
is the target of the team’s investigation.

Based on gold trace evidence discovered through water testing,
they conclude that the void suspected of being there
is only a few feet away from the real Money Pit.

During drilling, gold particles are found,
and archaeologist Emma Culligan confirms their presence
in wood samples obtained from a depth of 55 ft in the Garden Shaft.

Excited at the discovery,
the team expresses gratitude for the assistance science provided
and maintains a positive outlook on the possibilities ahead.

Within the Garden Shaft,
the group initiates drilling again in search of valuables outside the structure.

Representatives of Dumas Contracting Limited
carry out the drilling,
hoping to reach a nearby void believed to signal a treasure chamber.

Through water testing,
the team discovered high trace evidence of gold in the area.
The suspected void could be just a few feet away from the Money Pit.

During drilling, soil and wood samples are taken.
Emma Culligan examines the samples
and confirms the existence of gold in wood from 55 ft deep.

This discovery adds another layer of excitement to the treasure hunt.

Delighted with the gold particles in the shaft,
Marty Lagina and colleagues consider it a noteworthy find.

The particles, concentrated at 0.11%,
were stuck to organic material.

Smiles spread across the table.
The team feels positive,
believing they are closer to the genuine treasure.

They celebrate Emma Culligan for her discovery.
Rick expresses enthusiasm and gratitude
for the role of science in their pursuit.

The group looks forward to conducting additional research.

18th century glass found deep in quadrilateral

Rick and Marty Lagina, Tom Nolan, and Gary Drayton,
specialist in metal detecting,
lead the crew in excavating the mystery quadrilateral structure on lot 13.

They discover artifacts —
a large chunk of rusted metal resembling a cannonball splinter,
as well as charcoal and disturbed dirt.

Drayton’s find of a massive, heavy, rusty metal piece
leads the team to conclude it may be part of a cannonball.

Such a discovery could provide valuable information
about who developed the quadrilateral
and the time period in which it was constructed.

Further excavation of the southern section reveals an artifact of glass
dating back to the 18th century.

The team considers the possibility that prior investigators were involved.
They intend to continue investigating deeper than 10 ft
in the vast quadrilateral.

The crew discovers a small glass piece,
thought to date to the 18th century.

They feel the southern sector has been altered for a reason.
The glass may have been left behind by an investigator
or someone who helped create the feature.

Rick suggests continuing digging efforts.
They may discover more artifacts
and arrive at their own conclusion about the significance.

The crew continues digging,
aware they may have reached the bottom of the feature,
but also that more may still lie beneath.

They assume the quadrilateral was surrounded by enormous stones,
and intend to dig fully to determine its purpose.

Despite signs they may have reached the bottom,
the function of the feature remains unknown.

After consideration,
they conclude Fred’s prior observations on a stacked stone feature were correct —
a human creation.

Excited, yet aware the mystery remains,
they wrap up the inquiry for the day.

500-year-old bronze coin discovered on lot five

Gary Drayton and Laird Niven discover a hammered bronze coin,
500 years old, on lot 5.

Hammered currency was replaced by machine coinage in Europe around the 15th century,
making this coin potentially valuable.

It may have been minted as early as the first millennium BC.

Later, archaeologist Laird Niven and archaeometallurgist Emma Culligan
investigate the cut coin.

At first thought to be a button,
its look and presence of arsenic lead them to suspect
an arsenical bronze coin from the 1500s.

The coin’s composition remains unknown.

They intend to use X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (XRF)
to establish its exact composition and provenance.
This could link Oak Island’s past with European explorers.

Gary Drayton and Laird Niven arrive at lot 5,
long restricted by Robert Young’s limited technology.

The hammered bronze coin, around 500 years old,
possibly minted in the first millennium BC,
excites the team.

Machines replaced hammered coinage in Europe during the 15th century,
adding value to the discovery.

The coin shows signs of old patina,
potentially making it a significant historical treasure.

Rick and Gary bring the coin to Laird Niven and Emma Culligan
at the Interpretive Center.

Initially thought to be a button,
it turns out to be a coin carved into a unique pattern.

The coin’s appearance and arsenic presence
point toward an arsenical bronze coin from the 1500s.

They remain uncertain whether the coin is copper or silver.

XRF testing is planned to determine its exact composition and origin.

If truly from the 1500s,
it could be a discovery linking Oak Island’s mysterious past with European explorers.

Knights Templar

The team — Rick Lagina, historian Charles Barkhouse, and researcher Alexis Cory RDE —
investigates possible ties between Oak Island and the Knights Templar.

Local resident Isaac Rafuse believes stone carvings may indicate such a link.

For three years, researcher Steve Thomas has provided evidence
suggesting connections between Oak Island
and the Christian military order.

According to the theory,
the order concealed priceless religious treasures on the island
between the 11th and 16th centuries.

A circle with a dot in the center of a cross,
a symbol tied to Oak Island mystery,
was discovered by Thomas in Templar strongholds in Portugal.

The carvings date to the 12th century.
They resemble those found on Oak Island.

The team considers this an important Templar discovery.

Rick, Charles, and Cory are greeted by Isaac Rafuse and Nick Frelick.

They are shown a long-standing carving
reminiscent of a goose paw,
the emblem of the Knights Templar in medieval Europe.

The team investigates whether the marking originated from a medieval cathedral.

The goose paw carving, shown in Liverpool, Nova Scotia,
suggests Templars may have visited Oak Island,
leaving a marker during cathedral construction.

Additional carvings found in Nova Scotia —
the Overton Stone and a site near New Ross —
support the theory further.

The team intends to continue investigating the symbol.

The goose paw was used by stonemasons supporting Templars
in church construction during the 11th–14th centuries.

The carving may indicate the Templars’ presence on Oak Island.

Comparable engravings found in Nova Scotia strengthen the hypothesis
that the Knights Templar traveled to Nova Scotia, and possibly Oak Island.

Future research into the symbol and its meanings is planned.

Peculiar lead token uncovered from lot 5

Gary Drayton, metal-detecting specialist, and Jack Begley
discover a lead object on lot 5 of Oak Island property.

The crew, led by Rick and Marty,
has already uncovered a Roman coin, centuries-old artifacts, and an ancient building.

The lead artifact, with scalloped edges and holes,
may be a trade token dating back to Roman times.

The team intends to transfer it to a lab for analysis
to determine its origins and possible link to the Roman coin.

Preliminary X-ray fluorescence results show
it is made of naturally occurring lead with copper, iron, and silicon,
possibly originating from Iran or Italy.

Because of connections to Roman mines in Italy and the Knights Templar,
the team is intrigued and eager to explore further.

Gary and Jack discover the unusual lead disc.
It has scalloped edges and center holes.

XRF testing shows lead mixed with copper, iron, and silicon.
It may have originated in Iran or Italy.

Though its age remains unknown,
its find on Oak Island and possible Roman connection
suggest links to the Knights Templar and the Oak Island enigma.

The team shows strong interest
and intends to continue their investigation.

Brass door handle found deep in swamp

Gary Drayton discovers a brass door handle deep in the marsh.

It may have come from a large sailing vessel.
The find could provide evidence
that the stone ramp and paved area, 800 years old,
were used for offloading precious cargo onto Oak Island.

The group also believes they have found the edge of the path leading to the ramp,
giving new insights into its function
and possible connection to the paved area and a road.

The crew — Alex Lagina, Steve Guptill, Gary Drayton, Jack Begley, and Billy Gerhardt —
continues their quest in the triangular marsh.

Gary Drayton’s metal detection uncovers the brass door handle,
potentially from a sailing vessel.

They believe it further proves the ramp and paved area
were used to offload valuable cargo.

They also think they located the ramp’s edge,
giving fresh insights into its purpose.

Digging deeper in the marsh,
they find more artifacts —
a cannonball and other iron items.

The brass handle, still attached to part of a door,
is the most significant discovery.

The crew believes it may connect to the fabled treasure pit.
Though unable to extract it fully,
they plan to return with more equipment.

600-year-old horseshoe found on the island

Rick, Gary, and Billy discover more pieces of a man-made stone ramp
in the triangular marsh.

They hope the ramp connects the 800-year-old paved area to the stone walkway nearby.

During excavation, they uncover a small horseshoe.

They speculate it belonged to a horse brought by a sailing vessel.

They consult expert Carmen Leg,
who determines the horseshoe was handcrafted,
likely dating back to the early 15th century.

Carmen calls it possibly the oldest metal artifact ever found in Oak Island’s marsh,
even older than the Roman coin and token.

The horseshoe’s discovery could drastically change history
and provide insights into those responsible for the 228-year mystery of Oak Island.

Found near a stone route,
the horseshoe is compared to roads in Portugal,
where Knights Templar strongholds existed in the 12th–16th centuries.

If from that period,
it reveals vital information about Oak Island’s hidden past.

5,000-year-old tools found on lot 26

Peter Fornetti and Gary Drayton discover a stone well,
800 years old, on lot 26.

Nearby, they find a wrought iron device resembling a door roller or hinge.

Lot 26, once owned by Samuel Ball in the 1700s–1800s,
may hold secrets beyond his homestead.

The discovery suggests an older structure tied to the well,
potentially linked to Ball’s fortune.

They also find a pipe tamper,
used to pack tobacco in pipes,
dating to an earlier time.

Historians Doug Crowell and Scott Barlow bring the finds
to blacksmithing expert Carmen Leg for identification.

Carmen identifies two iron implements,
shaped like hoes or bush axes used for agriculture and land clearing.

He dates them as far back as 5,000 years —
much older than European presence in Nova Scotia.

The implements may belong to early settlers or explorers before 1760.
Carmen also suggests they may have been repurposed
to conceal valuables.

The finding lends credence
to the hypothesis that people inhabited Oak Island long before recorded European settlement.

Italian caves linked to the Knights Templar

Rick Lagina leads the team to Italy
to study possible connections between the Knights Templar and Oak Island’s treasure.

They explore Camerano caves,
which include a section identical in shape to a lead cross discovered on Oak Island in the 14th century.

The caves were once occupied by the Picene civilization,
then became a Templar stronghold.

In the Simone cave in Ascoli Piceno,
the crew finds carvings similar to Oak Island’s symbols.

They believe this may link the Templars to Oak Island.

The team investigates with scholars Emiliano Chicchetti and Alberto Cacciattori.

The caves date back over 2,500 years.
The Templars modified them during the 12th–14th centuries.

The crew suspects the Templars smuggled holy artifacts
and hid them on Oak Island.

The Knights Templar, founded in Jerusalem in 1118,
protected Christian interests during the Crusades,
amassed wealth, and were dissolved in 1307 for heresy.

Some believe surviving members hid artifacts before vanishing.

Researchers suspect Oak Island may be their hiding place.

The team explores the Venus Cave,
believed to match the shape of the Oak Island lead cross.

Guided by Marco, they delve deep,
finding carvings resembling those from Oak Island’s host stone.

They believe the symbols connect the Templars’ smuggling routes
to Oak Island.

The Oak Island team continues making shocking discoveries.
Could this finally be the answer to centuries of unanswered questions?
We are about to find out.

Sit back,
as we dive into a few of the discoveries
that could trigger those answers.