TERRIFYING Discovery At Oak Island During Final Excavation

you can find anything anywhere in here
you never ever know what’s going to come out your next hole
I am sick of the swamp and I am wanting to quit
what do you mean you want to quit?
the road went through here we think, yeah
it essentially comes off of the Stone Road and the swamp
well we are in kind of like a Central Area
got the money pit over there, paved area, swamp
we’re in the middle of that area

yeah the Lagina brothers made a terrifying discovery
during their final excavation that set shivers down their spines
and forced them to leave Oak Island
what they found could change the past of Oak Island
will the Island’s most important secrets,
which have been kept secret for more than 200 years,
finally be revealed?

as the search for Oak Island secrets goes on
we can’t help but wonder what stories are buried
in the island soil and whether the never-ending search
will finally reveal them.

Jaimie, Kuba, and Fiona are digging at lot five
this place is near the water and is interesting
because they found a lead coin from 600 years ago there last year
Jaimie found a big shiny button during their recent dig
the button might be gold-plated
they think it might have belonged to a high-ranking military person.

as their exploration continues, they stumble upon
what appears to be a piece of silverware handle
adorned with intricate designs.
finding such precious metal is a rare occurrence for the team,
highlighting the significance of their search for treasure on the island.

the discovery leads to a rush of excitement and speculation
about the past activities on the island
and the people who might have been involved.
following the initial discovery,
the artifacts were carefully transported
to a state-of-the-art laboratory for scientific analysis.

there, a team of highly skilled researchers employed
a range of advanced techniques to uncover the secrets
hidden within the enigmatic button.
using x-ray fluorescent spectrometry,
this naval button does it have something to say
about the activities on lot 5?
might it have been British who came searching for something?
but if you’re doing original work, you want to police your area.

the researchers confirmed that the button was indeed gilded with gold.
this technique allowed them to determine the elemental composition of the button,
revealing the presence of gold atoms on its surface.
the gilding technique, known as fire gilding,
involves applying a thin layer of gold to a base metal such as copper or silver
through a process of heating and chemical reactions.

further analysis using scanning electron microscopy
provided detailed images of the button surface,
revealing intricate patterns and designs.
these patterns suggested that the button might have been part
of a larger decorative ensemble, possibly from a uniform or ceremonial garment.
that’s cool, I can almost imagine a design on the front too.
it’s hard to tell—what else did you find?
you’re going to flip, it’s so cool!

based on the scientific findings,
the researchers concluded that the button could date back to the 18th century,
a period of significant historical significance in England.
during this time, the British royal Navy underwent
a period of expansion and modernization,
leading to the development of standardized uniforms for its officers and sailors.

the button’s design and gilding technique aligned
with the styles and craftsmanship prevalent in 18th-century English naval uniforms.
the discovery added a layer of historical intrigue
to the researchers’ findings.
the button became a tangible connection to the past,
representing the lives and experiences of those who wore it.
it also provided insights into the material culture and fashion
of the 18th-century English naval military,
contributing to a deeper understanding of this significant historical period.

the analysis of the other artifact confirms it to be made of silver,
further fueling the team’s excitement and speculation
about the treasures that may still lie hidden on Oak Island.
the team’s findings lead them to ponder the broader implications of their discoveries.
they speculate about the connections to Sir William Phips,
a noted English naval officer and privateer
who famously salvaged a significant amount of silver and gold
from a Spanish wreck in the late 17th century.

there’s a theory that some of this treasure
could have been brought to Oak Island,
possibly hidden or buried there,
adding a thrilling dimension to their search.
I can’t remember a piece of silver I found;
a treasure trove license would define that as treasure—it is treasure.

the finding of special materials, like a kind of strong, hard building material
around a tunnel under a garden, shows that someone long ago
tried very hard to hide or keep safe something very important.
this, together with the old things they found,
suggests there’s a big story here
about people from history hunting for treasure
and maybe secret activities on Oak Island.

and secrets lead us to a new discovery at lot five, by the water.
here, Gary Drayton, Larnen, and Emma Culligan—
who know a lot about finding and studying old things—
started to look into mysteries at a big circle of stones near the sea on lot 5.
they were excited about two special finds: a coin
and what they think is a bead from Phoenicia found just a week before.

this search could help us learn more about history
and might even show how people a very long time ago were connected.
a remarkable discovery unfolded
when a seemingly unassuming coin—
potentially a penny or half penny—was subjected
to meticulous examination using the Skyscan 1273 CT scanner.

this sophisticated tool, capable of penetrating corrosion
without damaging the artifact, unveiled hidden details
that held the key to unlocking the coin’s enigmatic past.
the Skyscan 1273 CT scanner, a marvel of modern technology,
utilizes advanced x-ray microtomography
to peer beneath the surface of objects,
revealing intricate structures and features
that would otherwise remain concealed.

as the coin was carefully positioned within the scanner,
the x-rays gently penetrated its metallic exterior,
capturing a series of cross-sectional images.
these images were then digitally reconstructed
to create a virtual 3D model of the coin,
allowing researchers to explore its internal structure
and identify subtle markings
that were previously indiscernible to the naked eye.

the results of the CT scan were both illuminating and intriguing.
the intricate details revealed on the coin’s surface,
including the depiction of a monarch and the date of minting,
provided valuable clues about its historical significance.
the researchers were able to determine
that the coin likely originated from the era of King George III,
who reigned from 1760 to 1820.

this finding suggested the coin could predate
the discovery of the famed Money Pit by several decades,
a tantalizing possibility that captured the imagination
of historians and treasure hunters alike.
right there and see on the right-hand side, oh yeah,
it should say Georgia just three rexs Rex.

okay, the CT scan revealed evidence of wear and tear,
suggesting the coin had circulated for a considerable period
before being lost or discarded.
the presence of corrosion, while presenting a challenge
to traditional methods of examination,
proved to be an ally in this instance.
by using the Skyscan 1273 CT scanner,
researchers were able to see through the corrosion,
effectively removing it as an obstacle to their investigation.

the discovery of this potentially ancient coin,
made possible by the advanced capabilities of the Skyscan 1273 CT scanner,
has opened up new avenues of exploration
in the field of numismatics.
it serves as a reminder of the hidden treasures
that lie within seemingly ordinary objects,
just waiting to be uncovered through the application
of innovative technology and meticulous research.

this led to speculation about the coin’s owner
and their reasons for being on Oak Island,
igniting further intrigue about the island’s storied past
and the possibility of undiscovered treasures.

further exploration yielded even more astonishing discoveries,
including what appeared to be ancient Chinese pottery.
this find prompted speculation about a Portuguese connection
to the island, given that the Portuguese—including members
of the Knights Templar like Vasco de Gama—
were known for their extensive trading expeditions to China
in the early 16th century.

such expeditions brought back valuable goods,
including fine Chinese porcelain,
which then circulated throughout Europe and the Americas.
the discovery of this pottery near a stone road
led to theories about the road’s origins and its builders,
with the Portuguese being a potential link.

the pottery’s design and condition suggested a long history,
offering clues about the people who may have used this path
and their connections to broader trade networks.
as the team continued their search,
they uncovered more pieces of pottery,
each with its own story to tell.

among these were pieces that seemed to be from different vessels,
including what could be parts of a teacup or bowl,
adorned with distinctive designs
that hinted at their origins and the extensive travels
they had undergone before ending up on Oak Island.

the most striking find, however, was the sole of an ancient boot,
complete with hobnails—a detail pointing to its age,
as modern shoes are glued rather than nailed.
no, that’s a bit of pottery, mate,
and it’s different as well—it’s got black edges.