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The Curse of Oak Island: TOP 10 ARTIFACTS OF 2023 (Part 2)

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Rick Lagina, Tom Nolan, and the team find blue clay near the swamp, possibly related to the Money Pit and connected to a buried structure. Various artifacts, including iron staples and stone carvings, hint at Templar connections, Roman presence, and potential pre-Columbian visitation on Oak Island.

Insights

  • The discovery of blue clay at lot 13 and in the eye of the swamp, along with a hand-forged iron staple and artifacts, indicates potential human construction and historical significance related to the Money Pit and a large sailing vessel, prompting further investigation.
  • The uncovering of stone carvings near Oak Island, including Templar symbols and potentially pre-Columbian connections, as well as the finding of a lead token and artifact with ties to ancient Rome, suggests a complex historical narrative involving diverse civilizations and the need for in-depth analysis to unveil the mysteries surrounding Oak Island.

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Recent questions

  • What significant discoveries were made near the swamp?

    Blue clay and iron artifacts.

  • What was the significance of the stone carvings near Oak Island?

    Possible Templar connections.

  • What was the composition of the lead artifact with a decorated skull?

    Mostly lead with copper and iron.

  • What was discovered at the great quadrilateral site?

    Iron artifacts and glass dating back to the 1700s.

  • What was the potential origin of the lead token found on lot 5?

    Ancient Rome.

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Summary

00:00

"Blue clay discovery hints at buried treasure"

  • Rick Lagina, Tom Nolan, and the team prepare for an excavation on lot 13 near the swamp.
  • They discover blue clay, similar to that found around the Money Pit in 1804, at a depth of 40 ft.
  • The team also finds blue clay in a circular feature known as the eye of the swamp in 2018.
  • Rick speculates that the blue clay indicates a buried structure possibly related to the Money Pit.
  • Geoscientist Dr. Ian Spooner examines the clay layer below the stones in the quadrilateral feature.
  • Dr. Spooner identifies the clay as disturbed and out of place, possibly indicating a purposeful human construction.
  • A large hand-forged iron staple, possibly dating back to the 6th Century BC, is found in the quadrilateral.
  • Archo metallurgist Emma Culligan scans the staple and determines it is 98% iron, possibly indicating an older structure.
  • Jack Begley and archeologists continue searching the 900-year-old Stone well on lot 26 for clues and valuable artifacts.
  • Emma and Helen Sheldon find a hand-forged iron artifact in the well, possibly dating back to the 1700s, hinting at a connection to a large sailing vessel.

17:21

"Oak Island Mystery: Templar Connections Revealed"

  • Dr. Peter Fetti, Charles Barous, and Emma Colligan visit St. Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to analyze an iron artifact found on lot 26 near Oak Island.
  • Chemist Dr. Christa Bruso examines the iron artifact, potentially dating back to pre-1840, using a scanning electron microscope to determine its age and origin.
  • Coran Mole, Charles Barkhouse, and Rick Lagina travel to Liverpool, Nova Scotia, to investigate stone carvings believed to be connected to the Knights Templar.
  • Coran Mole reveals possible links between the Oak Island mystery and the Knights Templar, showcasing stone carvings similar to those found in Portugal.
  • Local landowners Isaac Rause and Nick Freck show Rick, Charles, and Coran stone carvings near Oak Island, including a symbol resembling a Templar mark.
  • The carvings include a Broadhead symbol, potentially dating back to the 14th century, and a Globus Cruciger symbol representing Christianity's dominion over the world.
  • The team speculates on the significance of the carvings, considering Templar connections and potential pre-Columbian visitation to the New World.
  • Metal detection expert Gary Drayton and Jack Begley unearth a lead token on lot 5, possibly related to a Roman coin found earlier, suggesting ancient Roman presence on Oak Island.
  • The lead token, with a scalloped edge, is believed to be a trade token from ancient Rome, adding to the historical significance of lot 5.
  • The team plans to further analyze the lead token in the lab, hoping to uncover more information about its origins and significance in the Oak Island mystery.

35:13

"Lead artifact mystery: Roman origins, Templar link?"

  • Craig Tester and archaeologist Lar Nen examine a lead artifact with a decorated skull and two holes punched through it, speculating on its purpose and origin.
  • They plan to clean the artifact gently and then use XRF (X-ray fluorescence) to determine its composition.
  • Emma performs an extensive 24-hour XRF scan on the lead disc, revealing it is mostly lead with some copper, iron, and other elements.
  • The artifact's composition matches samples found in mines near Italy, suggesting a potential geographic origin in that region.
  • The artifact's age is challenging to determine, but its composition hints at a possible connection to Roman mines in Sardinia.
  • The artifact's potential link to the Knights Templar is discussed, with further research needed to confirm any associations.
  • The team investigates a mysterious site known as the great quadrilateral, excavating a 32-ft long formation of boulders to determine its creator and purpose.
  • Metal detection expert Gary Drayton finds a piece of iron in the clay, potentially resembling a cannonball fragment, hinting at a significant historical connection.
  • Rick Lagina uncovers a thin piece of glass dating back potentially to the 1700s or earlier, suggesting human activity at the site and raising questions about its history and purpose.
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