Legends of Lost Gold: a Global History of Treasure Hunting Of

Unearth the true story of hidden riches—from pharaohs’ tombs and Viking hoards to Caribbean treasure fleets, pirates, and today’s deep-sea recoveries. In Legends of Lost Gold: A Global History of Treasure Hunting, Oliver Greyson tells a fast-paced, fact-driven narrative that spans continents and centuries, revealing how fortunes were won, lost, found, and fought over.You’ll travel from ancient Egypt and Rome to the Spanish Main and Florida’s Treasure Coast; stand beside Mel Fisher during the sixteen-year hunt for the Atocha; and see how modern teams use sonar, magnetometers, ROVs, and careful archaeology to raise shipwreck treasure. Along the way, the book separates myth from evidence on El Dorado, Atlantis, King Solomon’s Mines, and Oak Island, and explains the laws, ethics, and courtroom battles that decide who owns the past.Perfect for readers who love shipwreck treasure, pirate history, maritime archaeology, and real-world adventure, this book combines cinematic storytelling with clear context on technology, law, and preservation. A dedicated chapter on Caribbean treasure ships and the 1715 Fleet anchors the global scope, while fresh coverage of active treasure-hunting companies shows how the search works now.Relevant search terms woven throughout: treasure hunting history, Spanish galleons, shipwreck treasure, Caribbean treasure ships, 1715 Fleet, San José galleon, Mel Fisher and the Atocha, metal detecting, deep-sea salvage, underwater archaeology, El Dorado, Atlantis, Oak Island, salvage law, maritime history. Open the chest on the world’s greatest true adventures—where X still marks the spot.